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Google Chromecast

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  1. BiGGieStuFF

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    HBO Go now supported.
     
    #281 BiGGieStuFF, Nov 21, 2013
  2. Yonkers

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    For real? Effin awesome.
     
    #282 Yonkers, Nov 21, 2013
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  4. Yonkers

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    What is Plex?
     
    #284 Yonkers, Dec 10, 2013
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    http://www.plexapp.com/

    allows you to easily stream your media to a variety of devices including android/iOS and Roku.
     
    #285 shastarocket, Dec 10, 2013
  6. ChankMcStank

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    Bout damn time they got Plex added.
     
    #286 ChankMcStank, Dec 10, 2013
  7. ItsMyFault

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    Finally, some Plex compatibility. I have Plex built-in to my TV, but it's very limited. It's nice to see Chromecast supporting this now.

    Very easy to use to play media from your computer/server to your TV in most formats.
     
    #287 ItsMyFault, Dec 10, 2013
  8. Uprising

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    A reply by plex to a Google play review says it requires plex pass while in preview mode, then will become free for everyone.

    I'll wait till its free. I have no desire to pay, since plex is awesome on my logitech revue.
     
    #288 Uprising, Dec 10, 2013
  9. ChankMcStank

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    Yeah, not paying for no damn Plex pass.
     
    #289 ChankMcStank, Dec 11, 2013
  10. BiGGieStuFF

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    I'm not too familiar with plex but the app for mobile devices only plays content from your plex server correct? It won't be able to stream content from your mobile device to the chromecast will it?
     
    #290 BiGGieStuFF, Dec 11, 2013
  11. Dubious

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    Someone be sure an update when you can stream Youpron,
     
    #291 Dubious, Dec 11, 2013
  12. lue03

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    when will vudu be available?
     
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    Yea, the plex app only plays videos from your server or videos that are online (Youtube, vimeo etc)
     
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  14. Yonkers

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    The ability to stream Youpron and the like has been there from the getgo. You just have to use the Chrome browser on a PC/laptop to do so. Rumors are they will allow you to stream it from an Android phone in the next update.
     
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    I had heard that when it first hit, but then I heard they took that ability back so they could just associate Chromecast with Google services. So where's the button? On Youtube and Pandora the 'CAST' option is within the AP. I don't see any option on my Chrome browser on my phone or PC.

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    https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/2998338?hl=en
     
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  16. Yonkers

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    Phone doesn't have it, yet. PC you just need to download the Chromecast add-on and the cast button will show at top right. Then you can cast whatever page you're surfing. I've tried it with pr0n so I know for sure it works.
     
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  17. Dubious

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    yeah, I just saw it work, big ol' tata's on the home TV

    "cast this tab"

    man I love this modern electronic world.
     
    #297 Dubious, Dec 11, 2013
  18. sugrlndkid

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    finally just got the chrome-cast...total newb.
     
    #298 sugrlndkid, Dec 13, 2013
  19. BiGGieStuFF

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    Tried out the Avia app and it was able to stream local content on my tablet but most of mine didn't have audio. Might work with MP4's or AVIs but most of my MKVs did not work.
     
    #299 BiGGieStuFF, Dec 13, 2013
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    Question..not sure if it has been asked
    Instead of plugging Chromecast into an HDMI port on a TV can it be plugged into an HDMI port on a home theater system which then goes to the TV via HDMI?
     
    #300 aeroman10, Dec 13, 2013
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