Subject line says it all, the Chromecast Set Top box is now up and running.
The setup was easy enough using the Chromecase App available from the IOS Apps Store, there are Apps for the PC and Mac though I don't know how accessible these are so what I'm about to describe is totally from the perspective of an IOS user. The setup involves you searching for the Chromcast which has its own Wi-Fi network, you then join this on your iPhone, the Chromecast App follows the progress. From here you configure the Chromecast's basic settings such as the name, the Wi-fi network the Chromecast should connect to and so on, further setting adjustments can be made from the Chromecast App after the basic setup is complete. From the Chromecast App is where all the action takes place, its where you discover "Chromecast Apps" such as Youtube, Rdio, Google Play and so on, these are available from the Apps Store and The Chromecast will take you straight to the appropriate Chrome Apps pages with the tap of a button. So what is a Chromecast? Put simply its a stick similar to a USB memory stick, one end plugs into a HDMI socket whilst the other plugs into a USB port for power, in other words the Chromecast is specifically designed to plug into the back of a TV for the specific purpose of converting that device into a "Smart Television". There is little processing power in the Chromecast because your iPhone or other device does all that and this gives the Chromecast a huge price advantage over its competition, I picked one up for $40 Australian Dollars. So far with the Chromecast I've explored and played videos through it to my Denon AVR2113 surround-sound receiver which is connected via HDMI to my Samsung Television, I've used the Rdio App to search for and play various songs etc, the exploration will continue today as I'm anxious to try ABC iView and BBC iPlayer Apps, today Good Friday presents the perfect opportunity, Happy Easter to you all. ********** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
