Chromecast

Could you use this to stream recorded shows on your Dish network's Hopper via their Sling app logging into it with Chrome?
 
Probably just depends on file type as to whether Chrome can open it. I tried a few and got my mp4 to play in Chrome but not avi's.
 
monkeydust said:
I won't get my Chromecast until next week, but I'm installing the app on my PC now. It says it requires an wifi connection. Is there anyway I can use my PC which is hardwired to my wireless router without buying a wifi adapter (basically I don't want to have to buy a wifi adapter to connect to the router I'm already physically connected to).

I have other options if the PC can't be used without buying other hardware (ipads, phones, laptop).
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So, to answer my question, I found this thread that says I just need to set it up on some other wireless device and then it should be usable on my PC hardwired to my wireless router that is on the same network.
 
Elysian said:
Websites being able to block it isn't too big of a deal, I'm more interested in apps that can utilize it. 720p isn't too bad either considering it's only $35. That's not much of a downside. As far as I know it only needs power if you don't have the HDMI port that supports powering it. That's not different from the Roku stick (though can you even externally power the Roku stick?)
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Xiro said:
Apparently if your TV has the newer HDMI 1.4 port it delivers enough power to it. If not then you need either USB power or Power cable.
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I've seen and heard two reviews that says both of these are wrong. It says on the demo:

* Power cord required - Not Shown


That's a sticking point for me.
 
Got my Chromecast today but have not been able to connect to my wireless network. It tries but gets nowhere. I have reset both the Chromecast and my router to default settings but no difference. :(
 
I put a post up on the Linksys forum to see if anybody has had luck connecting with my router. I couldn't find any Google Chromecast support forum to do the same.
 
Well, my Chromecast just started working. I doubt I will use it much. My main problem with it is there is no ethernet connection. So, I get to stream across the house to my router and back to the room I'm in and have to deal with wireless connection issues instead of smooth ethernet.
 
I keep checking the local Best Buy's to no avail. Today one said it was in stock, I call them and the guy is like "That's false, we sold out of them as soon as we opened today." :( Amazon emailed me today saying I should have it by the 21st.
 
monkeydust said:
I put a post up on the Linksys forum to see if anybody has had luck connecting with my router. I couldn't find any Google Chromecast support forum to do the same.
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I'm connecting with the E3000. It freezes sometimes requiring me to fiddle, but more or less it works as advertised.
 
So just picked up a Chromecast. Pretty cool so far for what I need it for (Netflix, HBO, Music).
 
Am interested, but going to wait until Plex gets out of beta with it - right now they're charging a monthly fee to use it (via plexpass). :nuts:
 
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