Don't see why that couldn't be done if you have an App to handle that, you can also use the Chrome browser to do it, Chrome has a full command set for the Chromecast.
On 18 Apr 2014, at 12:05 pm, Salien Brown <say...@gmail.com> wrote: > I would love to know if you can stream movies from your PC to this device > (Through your Wi-Fi connection) which is connected to a TV? > > I find the problem most of these media devices have is decoding Blu-ray > quality movies containing DTS 5.1 - 7.1 audio. > > I have a nice collection of movies saved on my PC and I would love to enjoy > them on my large screen TV (Well have my family enjoy them that is.) Having > us all crammed around my 21 inch computer monitor watching movies isn't > comfortable at all. > > Wish someone would create a media device that can handle this type of tasks > for I know a lot of people would be very happy :D > > At 05:21 PM 4/17/2014, you wrote: >> 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 > > ********** 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
