I see there are some ppl who are curious exactly as to how it works and no I do not own one but I sold plenty of them during the time I worked for best buy so I learned their functionality. yes you have to have WiFi, as you seen in the video, he had to sign in to the WiFi to access it. the chromecast uses a WiFi-direct function so in order to connect to it directly, the chromecast and the device have to be on the SAME WiFi signal. the chromecast only mirrors what's on your phone, kinda like plugging your phone in with an MHL adapter, using your TV as your screen. the chromecast and other streaming devices are more beneficial to ppl who don't have a smart tv to stream with so if you have a smart tv, you're already good. it doesn't need to be recharged because it's not rechargeable, it uses a power source to function just like if you were to charge your phone in an outlet, but he used his tv's USB port which killed 2 birds with one stone. I'm not sure about hotel usage because their WiFi is set up where you have to sign into it as a guest or whatever so that I'm not familiar with. either way, in order to cast from your device to the tv, you have to be connected to the same WiFi signal. whatever you stream is whatever service you pay monthly for besides like RUclips. if you have Netflix or Hulu or something, it streams right from your device onto the tv so you're not paying a monthly service for the chromecast, you pay it for Netflix, hulu, etc. hope this helps for those wondering how it works and considering buying one. I'm currently about to pick one up myself until the day I get a smart tv
+AJ06 try to plug the headphone after you start your video .. it's working with my Galaxy 6S EDGE i'm using BS Player and I'm chromecast the screen not the app
Very through and complete explanation. I wanted especially to see the behind the TV plug in. Have to make sure I have the two ports on TV I want to attach Chromecast. TKS
what you can do is connect the chromecast audio to your minidisk player , if you have one , via digital in on the minidisk , then press record on the deck , no disk needed and bang , you are now using the player as a dac , you have just given the minidisk player wifi
Thanks for your review... And I Order in flipkart Google Chromecast 2 and now I have one question I used Samsung j7 prime support to Google ghromecast 2 Yes or No
I don't want to run this through my cell. I want to run this through my laptop where I have loads of picture files, etc. I'm getting ready to head out the door to Walmart to buy one, but my friend suggested checking out your vid first. He said I can use it with my laptop since it's wifi connected. Thoughts before I whisk out the door?
Hey Tim, excellent video as always. Please show us how that turning phone display into a secondary game controller display works, which they showed in the Google event. Thanks!
Ever considered using Chromecast while having a USB OTG Hub conntected to your phone(With said hub having multiple USB ports for accessories like a USB Flash Drive(or Hard Drive), Keyboard and Mouse?
Tim I just got mine today as well. So far I don't see any difference in performace between this and the first generation Chromecast. And honestly the device itself feels cheaper than the first one, even the box is a lot crappier. What do you think?
I would say not so much. it has a better processor and better antennas, but i don't feel any difference between this and the first generation, I have both.
great quality Tim. I'm wondering if this is able to be played through my surround sound? it says it can but I'm not tech smart lol. my DVD play is also my surround sound, it has wifi built in..only 1 HDMI port and 1 USB port I'm wondering if it needs 2 hi to be able to play my Chromecast with surround
I suppose it depends on your needs. I have the first Chromecast. It suits my needs just fine. Is the 2nd version better? Likely, by a mere couple seconds when it comes to buffering in a movie/tv show from Netflix etc. That's not enough to make me want to upgrade. I don't play games via the Chromecast so that's a non-issue for me. If you don't have one, by all means grab the new version. Yet if you can find the first at a sizeable discount, get it. The menu interface is the exact same between the 2 versions.
I didn't knew until now that the Wi-Fi service was discontinued on the Nintendo Wii & DS. Is the Chromecast a free service? Is it like a visual Bluetooth connection?
Good review. looks easy to set up. I bought a cheap allcast one. it was complicated to set up and once everything was connected it knocked the WiFi power out. Would I be able to watch Showbox from my phone or tablet using the Chromecast?
+nEEdLzZz sorry I don't understand u but I recently got the new chronecast and it works perfectly with playbox also u stream movies over the internet and u only need the chromcast app to set up ur chromecast also playbox does not seem to work on iphone 5's and over I use an iphone 4 also there is a problem with android version of playbox
Will this work in car back screens? Have AV connections with that screen. So can i use AV to HDMI converter then just plugin this device, will it work?
What is the app that was used towards the end of this video? There are a ton of chromecast apps out there and looked awesome to be able to browse netflix and RUclips in the same app
+Ana Rita from looking at the before and after, the picture quality is a lot better and also since it's on the weak side of the house it's even loading faster.
WTF, I am casting right now as I'm writing. I'm using a chromebook 15 and a Vizio E32-C1. Am I doing something wrong? Or something right? Can't see spending the money if you can do it directly. Resolution is great, through the sound system too.
Can you watch videos stored in your phone? The main reason I wanted to buy this is to watch my saved videos from my phone to my TV. I already can watch RUclips, BBC, Dailymotion using the Playstation3 and 4. Thanks in advance!
+Lem Muel There are apps that do this but most are pretty bad... The good ones actually, you know, cost $$$. I think there was an app called Plex or something that was pretty good? I don't remember if its free or not though.
have they fixed lag issues when screen mirroring with a windows desktop? I'd like to use this device to mirror my computer with a projector to watch films. As I recall the old chromecast would lag during mirroring and cause the audio to not be in sync with the video.
Will it glitch a bit when watching a show. I have their problem with bluetoothing my phone and I thought about giving the Google chrome cast a go so it won't do that
which one would you recommend this or nvidia shield TV I'm stuck in between them 2 I know some people may think it's a easy choice but I won't be using it for gaming only streaming
probably a dumb question, but here it goes: back in 2011, I got the Motorola Atrix for AT&T. It came with a docking station that allowed you to connect your phone directly to ur TV without the need for WiFi... Motorola/Google killed that concept off... which brings me to my question, is there a way to mirror/cast ur phone's screen directly to a TV without using WiFi?
thank you for the reply. Does buying a roku or amazon tv still make sense if I am going to buy a Blu-ray player? I don't think I have use for thousands of apps that the streaming player provide. Thank you again
Hi! Just watched this video to set up my Chromecast - so helpful! Just wondering if you would know if there's a way to continue playing video on the tv but not have the phone monitor keep playing (to save battery... Thanks!!
yaman koudmani Yea, the original is crap because of the single band wifi, what were they thinking, Leveno just introduced a new tablet for $225.00 bucks which is so premium in feel but with single band wifi just ruined everything. I do not get these companies.
How do I show the whole screen from iPhone to the chromecast? I can't find the option and you are using samsung :/ I just bought it today so some help could be nice of you. :) - Cheers, Simon.
I have mine set up and running the new gen Chromecast, but having trouble with slow buffering issues. I'm wondering how to set up a "TV Queue" and if this might help by downloading the video to the chrome cast for watching later? Will this work and how do I do it?
I messed with this three hours earlier and three hours this evening and I've done exactly the same thing as you have done and all I get on my screen is reconnect me.
I see there are some ppl who are curious exactly as to how it works and no I do not own one but I sold plenty of them during the time I worked for best buy so I learned their functionality. yes you have to have WiFi, as you seen in the video, he had to sign in to the WiFi to access it. the chromecast uses a WiFi-direct function so in order to connect to it directly, the chromecast and the device have to be on the SAME WiFi signal. the chromecast only mirrors what's on your phone, kinda like plugging your phone in with an MHL adapter, using your TV as your screen. the chromecast and other streaming devices are more beneficial to ppl who don't have a smart tv to stream with so if you have a smart tv, you're already good. it doesn't need to be recharged because it's not rechargeable, it uses a power source to function just like if you were to charge your phone in an outlet, but he used his tv's USB port which killed 2 birds with one stone. I'm not sure about hotel usage because their WiFi is set up where you have to sign into it as a guest or whatever so that I'm not familiar with. either way, in order to cast from your device to the tv, you have to be connected to the same WiFi signal. whatever you stream is whatever service you pay monthly for besides like RUclips. if you have Netflix or Hulu or something, it streams right from your device onto the tv so you're not paying a monthly service for the chromecast, you pay it for Netflix, hulu, etc. hope this helps for those wondering how it works and considering buying one. I'm currently about to pick one up myself until the day I get a smart tv
HI can i use for the showing movies from my laptop to a projector which has HDMI and USB ports.. but is not wi fi..
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Dana Bethea can you use this with hot spot?
Dana Bethea Thanks :)
Extremely well explained. Tim obviously knows what he's doing and is an excellent teacher.
Please do a speed test between both gen chromecasts!
+BCJDM Sounds good
+ledgend209 yes
Your reviews are great!! The reviews on software updates and not so renowned phone are just cool. Keep them coming man.
Nice phone btw and thx for the vid helped out a lot with leaning how to set up when i get it! Realy thanks alot!
OMG blue and black Moto X Pure!! My favorite color is blue! It looks so dope
This seems a nice Christmas gift.
+Shellyman 4K™ It does! I think I might get a couple people one
+Tim Schofield (Qbking77) That's awesome! I might get one for my dad.
I await the day when I can use a Chromecast to cast my video to the big screen while using the phone's headphones as my sound.
I have a dream.
+AJ06 download local cast which allows you to route audio to phone
Hallelujah
+AJ06 try to plug the headphone after you start your video .. it's working with my Galaxy 6S EDGE
i'm using BS Player and I'm chromecast the screen not the app
+AJ06 That's a great idea you should sell it
I have a chromecast myself and I love it!
Hey tim, just wanted to let you know you take good time in your vids like making sure the quality is good and camera is focused keep up the good work.
Very through and complete explanation. I wanted especially to see the behind the TV plug in. Have to make sure I have the two ports on TV I want to attach Chromecast. TKS
1:00 Tim that's why they have the cord is so you can plug other stuff into your TV without any problems.
Actually the logo looks like CERN to me. Great video and super helpful.
what you can do is connect the chromecast audio to your minidisk player , if you have one , via digital in on the minidisk , then press record on the deck , no disk needed and bang , you are now using the player as a dac , you have just given the minidisk player wifi
Thanks for the video. Can you use this even without a Wi-Fi network or Wi-Fi router? Thanks.
i used to watch this guy in 2016
SAVED MY LIFE. THANK YOU
Thanks for your review... And I Order in flipkart Google Chromecast 2 and now I have one question I used Samsung j7 prime support to Google ghromecast 2 Yes or No
who remembers when RUclips didn't have a logo for the long time
A- KHANATION Pepperidge Farm remembers.
@@BandidoTheVillain whats even funnier is Big G now own them
Once its set up, can you take it with you and use it on another TV? I just thinking it would be good for travelling
Good, very simple explanation.
I don't want to run this through my cell. I want to run this through my laptop where I have loads of picture files, etc. I'm getting ready to head out the door to Walmart to buy one, but my friend suggested checking out your vid first. He said I can use it with my laptop since it's wifi connected. Thoughts before I whisk out the door?
Hey Tim, excellent video as always. Please show us how that turning phone display into a secondary game controller display works, which they showed in the Google event. Thanks!
Dang, I was hoping to see some of the Chromecast audio in action haha! I'll wait for the video for it :)
Ever considered using Chromecast while having a USB OTG Hub conntected to your phone(With said hub having multiple USB ports for accessories like a USB Flash Drive(or Hard Drive), Keyboard and Mouse?
why, it's only any good for displaying pictures and low resolution video's anyway, regardless of the router you are using
Thanks for the video and info, getting ready to set up!
I hope this helps me! I have had this since Christmas!!!! still havnt set it up!
Tim I just got mine today as well. So far I don't see any difference in performace between this and the first generation Chromecast. And honestly the device itself feels cheaper than the first one, even the box is a lot crappier. What do you think?
I would say not so much. it has a better processor and better antennas, but i don't feel any difference between this and the first generation, I have both.
How do Chromecast and iPhone get along? And can I leave the Chromecast connected to one HDMI port and leave the other for my set-top box?
great quality Tim. I'm wondering if this is able to be played through my surround sound? it says it can but I'm not tech smart lol. my DVD play is also my surround sound, it has wifi built in..only 1 HDMI port and 1 USB port
I'm wondering if it needs 2 hi to be able to play my Chromecast with surround
I'm new to all of this. Can I cast something from my phone, like for our kids, and then continue to do things on my phone, at same time?
I suppose it depends on your needs.
I have the first Chromecast.
It suits my needs just fine. Is the 2nd version better? Likely, by a mere couple seconds when it comes to buffering in a movie/tv show from Netflix etc. That's not enough to make me want to upgrade.
I don't play games via the Chromecast so that's a non-issue for me.
If you don't have one, by all means grab the new version. Yet if you can find the first at a sizeable discount, get it.
The menu interface is the exact same between the 2 versions.
Great video, I can't wait for the review and comparison to the original...
I didn't knew until now that the Wi-Fi service was discontinued on the Nintendo Wii & DS.
Is the Chromecast a free service? Is it like a visual Bluetooth connection?
Thanks for this Tim. Great video and keep up the good work 👍😛
is it worth the upgrade?
Good review. looks easy to set up. I bought a cheap allcast one. it was complicated to set up and once everything was connected it knocked the WiFi power out. Would I be able to watch Showbox from my phone or tablet using the Chromecast?
Nice I'm getting mine for playbox cos that supports chromecast without jailbreak or downloading so exited
If I were you I would get playbox u don't need jailbreak to chromecast it's built in or whatever
+sameer hussain is it also possible to use playbox in combination with chromecast? don't
i have to use the chromecast app to stream content to my tv?
+sameer hussain is it also possible to use playbox in combination with chromecast? don't
i have to use the chromecast app to stream content to my tv?
+nEEdLzZz sorry I don't understand u but I recently got the new chronecast and it works perfectly with playbox also u stream movies over the internet and u only need the chromcast app to set up ur chromecast also playbox does not seem to work on iphone 5's and over I use an iphone 4 also there is a problem with android version of playbox
Will this work in car back screens? Have AV connections with that screen. So can i use AV to HDMI converter then just plugin this device, will it work?
Does it work all over the world or only in countries were it is sold ?
Hi Tim, will the sound stream from TV or mobile?
will the light change when the chromecast is fully charged, or can you just leave it plugged in????
What is the app that was used towards the end of this video? There are a ton of chromecast apps out there and looked awesome to be able to browse netflix and RUclips in the same app
is it necessary to have a smart TV to use this chrome cast? thanks
+Alvin Balano no just a TV with HDMI!
+Tim Schofield (Qbking77) what about screen mirroring I want use another app like pop corn time
smart TV usually has miracast
Alvin Balano
why would you need a chrome cast if you had a smart tv
In terms of audio, once connected to your Chromecast, will it use your tv's speakers or your phone's speakers?
Tim are you going to full review the nexus 6P and are you purchasing one?
my old chromecast stopped working with the new app on my phone. Is the old chromecast out of date/incompatible?
Thank you for the help it helped so much
does it come with a remote or are we supposed to use our
TV remote
Just got mine and the picture is 10x better than the first Gen and I can use it on the weak side of the house that has a bad wifi signal.
+Ana Rita from looking at the before and after, the picture quality is a lot better and also since it's on the weak side of the house it's even loading faster.
WTF, I am casting right now as I'm writing. I'm using a chromebook 15 and a Vizio E32-C1. Am I doing something wrong? Or something right? Can't see spending the money if you can do it directly. Resolution is great, through the sound system too.
How can u installed with an Iphone 7 and how put it in the tv 🙁
Isn't it easier and providing more content to run a long hdmi cable from the tv to the phone or pc? Then you can even run a dvd movie on the tv.
Quick question - Does Chromecast automatically jump to a screen saver and can that screen saver show pictures from your Google photos?
your motoX looks sick
Does Chromecast have RUclips built in or is it only available by mirroring it from a Smartphone?
Can you use your hotspot on your phone?
If I am using this for my phone, would I need actually internet or will the phone internet be enough
Can you watch videos stored in your phone? The main reason I wanted to buy this is to watch my saved videos from my phone to my TV. I already can watch RUclips, BBC, Dailymotion using the Playstation3 and 4. Thanks in advance!
+Lem Muel There are apps that do this but most are pretty bad... The good ones actually, you know, cost $$$.
I think there was an app called Plex or something that was pretty good? I don't remember if its free or not though.
+yaman koudmani play box??? Free,easy download,unlimited movies and it supports chromecast without jailbreak
"flip it around 5 times!!!"
xD
dude am having so much trouble... with mine
have they fixed lag issues when screen mirroring with a windows desktop? I'd like to use this device to mirror my computer with a projector to watch films. As I recall the old chromecast would lag during mirroring and cause the audio to not be in sync with the video.
Does it make your phone battery go low faster?
Will it glitch a bit when watching a show. I have their problem with bluetoothing my phone and I thought about giving the Google chrome cast a go so it won't do that
Thank u my Friend
Thanks for the video, but how do i stream from my desktop to my tv on chromecast? I can do it from my phone app
which one would you recommend this or nvidia shield TV I'm stuck in between them 2 I know some people may think it's a easy choice but I won't be using it for gaming only streaming
Will Chromecast work if plugged into the back of an AV receiver? Our receiver has 4 HDMI inputs, but our TV is older, and it only has one input.
Can you cast it from your iOS device?
is it too works same as the hdmi cable for smartphones can we play games and watch videos storedin the phone?
probably a dumb question, but here it goes: back in 2011, I got the Motorola Atrix for AT&T. It came with a docking station that allowed you to connect your phone directly to ur TV without the need for WiFi... Motorola/Google killed that concept off... which brings me to my question, is there a way to mirror/cast ur phone's screen directly to a TV without using WiFi?
do u need wi-fi to be conected to the chrome cast?
How did u Find the cast screen on ur phone when u turn the phone and the tv also did the same
for an unspported app, can I still use Chromecast ? Also, do I need to keep my android phone screen alive to keep streaming ?
I do not own any streaming devices or any casting device. If I buy this new Chromecast is there any reason I should buy a nexus player, or Roku,etc?
thank you for the reply. Does buying a roku or amazon tv still make sense if I am going to buy a Blu-ray player? I don't think I have use for thousands of apps that the streaming player provide. Thank you again
Does chromecast work properly when connected to amplituner?
Hi! Just watched this video to set up my Chromecast - so helpful! Just wondering if you would know if there's a way to continue playing video on the tv but not have the phone monitor keep playing (to save battery... Thanks!!
Will Chromecast work with a data projector?
What are the specs, does it finally have dual band wifi, ram, processor, etc?
+ReganMarcelis No advertised specs other than dual band wireless 802.11ac
+ReganMarcelis There was a teardown at somepoint that revealed a much better processor (supposedly), and obviously, dual band AC wifi.
yaman koudmani
Yea, the original is crap because of the single band wifi, what were they thinking, Leveno just introduced a new tablet for $225.00 bucks which is so premium in feel but with single band wifi just ruined everything. I do not get these companies.
I got this chromecast and i am trying to use it in my honda tv and the car already has HDMI outlet but it didn't work! What should i do?
How can I setup the Chromecast on Laptop-Windows 10?
Ali Sedarati
How do I show the whole screen from iPhone to the chromecast? I can't find the option and you are using samsung :/
I just bought it today so some help could be nice of you. :)
- Cheers, Simon.
Will you be able to still talk on the phone while using?
+Annie Payne Yes you can!
Hi,
Is a Chromecast and streaming device needs to be on wirelesss network or can use Chromecast on Wifi and PC hard wired? Thanks
I have mine set up and running the new gen Chromecast, but having trouble with slow buffering issues. I'm wondering how to set up a "TV Queue" and if this might help by downloading the video to the chrome cast for watching later? Will this work and how do I do it?
do I need the 4K one for my 40 inch tv or is that 1080 good enough
What brand is your phone?
how did you pull down the display within the app? Mine goes to Apple screen...
i paused your video. don't worry, imma let you finish, but you have some of the greatest unboxing videos of all time!
+seon fredericks Hey thanks seon!!
I don't have a broadband connection in my new apartment hence no WiFi. All I have is iPhone which can be used as wifi hot spot, can I use chromecast?
when using Chromecast can I use the axillary on my tablet to plug into a speaker?
Hello Can I cast my personal videos(stored in SD Card) from phone to TV using this device?
Can this be used on a projector?
I messed with this three hours earlier and three hours this evening and I've done exactly the same thing as you have done and all I get on my screen is reconnect me.
so it bascicly puts whats on your phone and puts in on your tv cause if that happens does that mean that it uses data plan
is the new app backward compatible with the older chromecast?
Hi, tim i have sony tv which doesn't have any inbuilt wifi so can i use chromecast to play youtube in it
Could I use this chrome cast in my audio receiver to play music?
there are 2 hdmi ports..Which one should I use for Chrome cast?
You have a Brazil flag! And I'm from Brazil !
Can you setup it with iphones ??