Chromecast Guides (All About Chromecast) is a community for owners of all Chromecast devices: Chromecast (Chromecast 2013), Chromecast 2nd Gen (Chromecast 2015), Chromecast Audio, and Chromecast Ultra (Chromecast 2016).
Detailed how-to style guides show you how to use Chromecast devices effectively.
The Chromecast guides are organised into the following categories.
Chromecast How-to guides
You can find detailed how-to guides for using Chromecast, Chromecast 2nd Gen and Chromecast Ultra.
For example, how to reset Chromecast, how to change/switch Chromecast WiFi, how to stream local videos in Chromecast, how to use Google cast app, how to use Android screen mirroring, how to use Plex media server for Chromecast, how to use Videostream extension, differences between Miracast and Chromecast, how to use Chromecast guest mode, Chromecast vs Fire TV, how to check and redeem Chromecast offers …
Chromecast Audio guides
Chromecast Audio guides are organized separately so that Chromecast Audio owners can find the relevant guides easily without fiddling around with other guides that are not relevant to Chromecast Audio …
So far, we have covered most aspects of using Chromecast Audio. For example, the difference between Chromecast and Chromecast Audio, why Chromecast Audio is better than Bluetooth speakers, how to set up and reset Chromecast Audio, how to stream music with Chromecast Audio, how to choose the correct audio cable for your Chromecast Audio, how to use Chromecast Audio multi-room group playback …
Chromecast setup manual
Chromecast setup manual explains the detailed steps to set up Chromecast.
Chromecast 101 series eBooks section
Chromecast 101 is a series of eBooks on how to set up, use and troubleshoot Chromecast.
Currently, there are two titles available on Amazon:
- Chromecast 101: the Unofficial Chromecast Setup Manual (Kindle Edition, released Feb. 2014, ASIN: B00ICGDDY4). Most of the contents can be found on the Chromecast setup manual page.
- Chromecast 101: How to stream local media files with Chromecast (Kindle Edition, released November 2014, ASIN: B00Q7TSL3G)
List of recent Chromecast guides
Here is the list of the most recent Chromecast guides. The complete list of Chromecast guides can be found in Chromecast Guides.
How to enable developer options in Chromecast with Google TV and Google TV Streamer?
simonThe developer options in Chromecast with Google TV allow you to access some advanced features of Android TV, e.g., sideloading apps directly through ADB commands. This Chromecast with Google TV guide explains what you can do with developer options in Chromecast with Google TV and how to enable it for the dongle. Please note this […]
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How to disable Google Home and Chromecast casting notification?
simonWhat is the Google Home and Chromecast casting notification? With the release of Google Home, the Google cast app was renamed as Google Home app. Now, Chromecast (including Chromecast Ultra), Chromecast Audio and Google Home are all managed by the same Google Home app. One of the new features in Google Home app (through Google Play […]
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How to launch Videostream (and other Chrome apps as well)?
simonYou can launch Videostream just like other Chrome apps As explained in this page, Videostream for Google cast is one of the best solutions to stream local contents to Chromecast. It is both powerful enough and simple enough for most Chromecast owners. We also published a detailed guide on how to use Videostream extension to stream […]
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Meaning of LED light on voice remote for Chromecast with Google TV and Google TV Streamer
simonThe LED light on the voice remote for Chromecast with Google TV and Google TV Streamer can give you some quick information about the status of the remote. This Chromecast with Google TV guide explains the meaning of the LED light on the voice remote for Chromecast with Google TV and Google TV Streamer to […]
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How to use VLC media player on PC to stream music and video to Chromecast and Chromecast Audio?
simonChromecast support was finally introduced in VLC media player 3.0. So, you can now easily use VLC media player on PC to stream music and video to Chromecast and Chromecast Audio. This adds one more method to stream local media files to Chromecast and Chromecast Audio. Please note, Google Home, Google Hoem Mini, and Google […]
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Chromecast guest mode guide
simonChromecast guest mode allows your guests to cast to Chromecast without connecting to your WiFi network. This Chromecast guide explains everything you need to know about the Chromecast guest mode: what the guest mode is, how it works, how to enable or disable it, how to cast in the guest mode, and the limitations of […]
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How to use Chromecast Ultra to stream 4K content?
simonIf you want to stream 4K content among the Chromecast family (Chromecast, Chromecast Audio, and Chromecast Ultra), only Chromecast Ultra (update: and the Chromecast 2020, aka Chromecast with Google TV) has this capability. Google TV Streamer also supports 4K streaming. But a lot of Chromecast Ultra owners found they cannot stream 4K content with Chromecast Ultra. What are the possible causes? […]
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Screen mirroring with Chromecast
simonUpdate: with Chromecast app update to 1.9.6, Android screen casting (screen mirroring) is available in ALL Android devices with Android KitKat 4.4.2 or later versions. As announced in Google I/O 2014, Chromecast would get some nice updates and new features. We will discuss these new features in later posts once they are available publicly. Screen […]
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What’s new in Chromecast 2018 (3rd gen of Chromecast)?
simonOn October 9, 2018, Google announced the 3rd generation of Chromecast (Chromecast 2018) as the successor of the 2nd generation of Chromecast (Chromecast 2015). There is no update for Chromecast Ultra or Chromecast Audio this year. Update: Google discontinued Chromecast Audio in early 2019. This Chromecast guide explains the new features of Chromecast 2018 (3rd […]
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A Guide to Chromecast Offers
simonFor most companies, you can only get some special offers or gifts when buying their product. After paying them, you seldom get free offers from them unless you upgrade or buy a new one again. Google is really different. Many Chromecast owners waste free Chromecast offers for them. Are you one of them? Google gives Chromecast […]
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Happy casting!