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    • How to use VLC media player on PC to stream music and video to Chromecast and Chromecast Audio?
    • How to use VLC for Android to stream local media to Chromecast?
    • How to use Chromecast Ultra to stream 4K contents?
    • Comparison of 5 methods for streaming local media files to Chromecast
      • How to stream local video to Chromecast?
      • How to use Chromecast to share desktop screen (and audio) to TV?
      • How to use Plex media server to stream local media to Chromecast (from your PC)
      • How to use Videostream extension to stream local videos for Chromecast?
      • How to launch Videostream (and other Chrome apps as well)?
      • How to use Android app to stream local media files to Chromecast?
      • How to use Android screen mirroring with Chromecast
    • Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring
    • How to reset Chromecast (Factory Data Reset,FDR)?
    • How to rename Chromecast?
    • How to change Chromecast WiFi network?
    • How to change Chromecast time format and time zone?
    • How to use Chromecast backdrop to customize the TV screen?
    • How to use Chromecast guest mode?
    • Chromecast VS Amazon Fire TV stick: which one is for you?
    • How to use Chromecast on Amazon Fire tablets (Fire HD, Fire HDX and Kindle Fire HDX)
    • How to check and claim Chromecast offers?
    • How to stream photos and videos on OneDrive to Chromecast?
    • How to use the new Chromecast app?
    • Chromecast Preview Program: Everything you need to know
    • How to play games on Chromecast from mobile devices (Android and iOS)?
    • How to use Ethernet Adapter for Chromecast?
    • How to disable Google Home and Chromecast casting notification?
  • Chromecast Audio
    • Chromecast vs Chromecast Audio: which one is for you?
    • How to setup Chromecast Audio?
    • How to use Chromecast Audio to stream music? and how to control Chromecast Audio?
    • Meaning of Chromecast Audio LED colors
    • What are the 3 compatible audio cables for Chromecast Audio? and why it matters?
    • Chromecast Audio vs Bluetooth
    • What are supported systems for Chromecast Audio companion device?
    • How to factory data reset Chromecast Audio?
    • How to use Chromecast Audio multi-room group playback?
  • Chromecast 101
    • What’s new in Chromecast 2018 (3rd gen of Chromecast)?
    • Chromecast Ultra vs Chromecast 2nd Gen
    • What’s new in the new Chromecast (Chromecast 2015)
    • Google released $15 Ethernet Adapter for Chromecast
    • Chromecast Preview Program: Everything you need to know
    • A Guide to Chromecast Offers
    • Chromecast VS Amazon Fire TV stick: which one is for you?
    • Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring

What’s new in Chromecast 2018 (3rd gen of Chromecast)?

Should you upgrade to the latest Chormecast 2018 (3rd gen Chromecast)?

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What's new in Chromecast 2018 (3rd gen of Chromecast)? On 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.

This Chromecast guide explains the new features of Chroemcast 2018 (3rd gen of Chromecast), and whether it is worth to update your Chromecast.

What are the new features in Chromecast 2018 (3rd gen of Chromecast)?

Chromecast 2018 is a minor update to Chromecast 2015 (2nd gen Chromecast). So, there are no jaw-dropping new features in Chromecast 2018.

Because Chromecast is so unique that there are no serious direct competitors in the market, it is hard to judge whether Chromecast 2018 is behind or ahead of the industry trends.

But one thing is sure your $35 will be well spent if you do not own a Chromecast or Chromecast Ultra now.

As Google stopped selling … Continue to read the post....

Filed Under: Chromecast news, Chromecast tips and tricks Tagged With: 1080p, 4K, Bluetooth, chromecast, Chromecast 2015, Chromecast 2018, Chromecast Audio, Chromecast Ultra, Google Home, HDR, multiroom group play

How to use VLC media player on PC to stream music and video to Chromecast and Chromecast Audio?

With VLC media player 3.0, you can stream local music and movies to Chromecast, Chromecast Audio, and Google Home devices.

By simon 21 Comments

use VLC media player on PC to stream music and video to Chromecast and Chromecast AudioChromecast 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 Home Max also support Chromecast. This means you can also use VLC media player on PC to stream music to those Google Home devices. Therefore, this guide also applies to Google Home devices.

The advantages of using VLC media player on PC to stream music and video to Chromecast, Chromecast Audio, and Google Home

If you have an extensive collection of music and movies in the hard drive, you can stream them to TV with Chromecast or Chromecast Audio with various methods.

Chromecast is officially supported in VLC media player 3.0.  … Continue to read the post....

Filed Under: Chromecast tips and tricks Tagged With: 4K, chromecast, Chromecast Audio, Chromecast Ultra, HDR, Linux, local content, Mac, VLC, VLC media player, Windows

How to use VLC for Android to stream local media to Chromecast?

Everything you need to know about streaming local media files with VLC for Android app

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use VLC for Android to stream local media to ChromecastWith version 2.9.1, you can now use VLC for Android to stream local media to Chromecast. Videos and music files of all formats supported by VLC media player now can be streamed to Chromecast. Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast Audio, Google Home, Google Home Mini and Google Home Max. In this guide, I will try to use Chromecast to represent them all, instead of listing them all.

For PC users, you can stream local video and music files to Chromecast very easily with VLC media player version 3.0 RC2 or later.

This Chromecast guide shows you how to use VLC for Android to stream local media to Chromecast: installing the app, enrolling in the Android beta program, streaming local media with VLC for Android, and Chromecast streaming controls for VLC for Android.

Update: with the release of VLC 3.0, Chromecast is officially supported. Therefore, it is not necessary … Continue to read the post....

Filed Under: Chromecast news, Chromecast tips and tricks Tagged With: chromecast, Chromecast Audio, Chromecast Ultra, local content, screen mirroring, VLC, VLC for Android

What’s new in the new Chromecast (Chromecast 2015)

The top 5 new features and improvements in the new Chromecast (Chromecast 2015): Chromecast Audio, new design, 802.11AC WiFi support and new antenna design, fast play and Chromecast gaming, and the updated Chromecast app.

By simon 6 Comments

new_chromecast_2015_new_featuresUpdate: Chromecast 2018 (3rd generation) is out. You may check this guide for new features in Chromecast 2018.

Google just announced and released the 2nd generation of Chromecast on September 29, about 2 years after the initial release of Chromecast.

You can order the new Chromecast through Google Store or Best Buy now.

You may wonder what’s new in the new Chromecast (Chromecast 2015), and whether you should update to the new Chromecast.

In this post, I will share with you the top 5 new features and improvements of the new Chromecast (Chromecast 2015).

Detailed how-to guides for the new Chromecast will be added gradually.

1. Chromecast Audio: a new member of  the new Chromecast family:

In addition to the normal Chromecast with HDMI interface, Google released the new Chromecast Audio for your speaker.

You can connect Chromecast Audio to a speaker (or a sound bar or even your … Continue to read the post....

Filed Under: Chromecast news Tagged With: 802.11AC, chromecast, Chromecast 2015, Chromecast 2018, Chromecast Audio, Chromecast Ultra, ethernet adapter, Google Home, screen mirroring

Chromecast guest mode guide

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What is Chromecast guest mode? When will you need it?

By default, the only way to use Chromecast is by joining your device to the same network as Chromecast.

This is part of the security consideration: you don’t want your neighbor to mess up your TV screen.

Sometimes, you have some guests in house and they want to share something interesting from their devices through Chromecast. In this case, you have to connect their devices to your network to use the Chromecast.

If you have some sensitive files in your home network, you probably are reluctant to have them connected to your network. You may trust your friends; but you cannot trust their devices which may have nasty malware.

Chromecast guest mode comes to solve your dilemma. Thanks to the recent update in Chromecast.

You can turn on guest mode on your Chromecast device so that your guests can … Continue to read the post....

Filed Under: Chromecast news, Chromecast tips and tricks Tagged With: Android, chromecast, gust mode, screen mirroring

How to use Plex media server to stream local media to Chromecast (from your PC)

By simon 148 Comments

Why do we need one more solution (robust and free) of streaming local media to Chromecast?

To stream local media to Chromecast is not as simple as many expected. Google intends to make Chromecast an internet thing, not a local media player.

If you used Chromecast for online streaming, you probably are very happy with this $35 device. It works with more and more services, and the online streaming quality is quite impressive most of the time.

But if you have a lot of media files in the hard drive of your PC, you may feel the pain to stream local media to Chromecast  (to watch on the big screen).

In the Chromecast how-to guides section, I shared two methods of streaming local media to Chromecast:

  1. Stream local video to Chromecast through a Chrome browser tab.
  2. Share the whole desktop screen (and audio) to Chromecast through desktop sharing.
… Continue to read the post....

Filed Under: Chromecast tips and tricks Tagged With: chromecast, library, local content, Plex, Plex media server, plex web app, video

Chromecast VS Miracast: everything you need know about Chromecast, wireless display and screen mirroring

By simon 163 Comments

Uchromecast-vs-miracastpdate 1: Android screen mirroring through Chromecast is available! Please read this post for details.

Chromecast was hailed by the Time Magazine  as the most innovative gadget in 2013.  This affordable HDMI dongle changes the way people consume contents, especially online video and music.

Most people now have multiple screens: smartphones ( normally 3.5-7″), tablets (normally 7-12.2″), laptops (normally 10-17″), PC (normally 19-34″) and of course TV (normally 34-80″).  Different size gives different experiences, and some contents., for example, full-length movies,  are preferred in a larger TV screen.

How to unify these screens?

There are different answers from different vendors. But most of them are vendor-dependent. In other words, the solution only works for some specific-branded devices. For example, Apple has AirPlay (which requires Apple TV); Samsung introduced  AllShare Cast since Galaxy S3 (which requires certain Samsung Galaxy devices).

Chromecast delivered an answer that is independent of … Continue to read the post....

Filed Under: Chromecast news, Chromecast tips and tricks Tagged With: app, chrome, chromecast, google cast sdk, miracast, screen mirroring, wireless display

Chromecast Tips and Tricks

RSS Samsung Galaxy S9 Guides

  • How to use the rotation toggle to change and lock screen orientation in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus?
  • How to lock Galaxy S9 home screen layout on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie update?
  • How to use the floating keyboard on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie update?
  • How to use the new Recents screen in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus?
  • How to use the lift to wake feature on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie update?
  • How to update Galaxy S9 or S9 Plus to Android Pie (Android 9)?
  • How to use the night mode on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie update?
  • How to use the lockdown mode on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie update?
  • How to use the new navigation gestures in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+?
  • Official user manuals for Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus with Android Pie update
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RSS Google Home Guides

  • How to connect Google Home to a Bluetooth speaker?
  • How to adjust the equalizer (EQ) of Google Home, Google Home Mini and Google Home Max?
  • Meaning of Google Home Mini LED lights and Google Home Max LED lights
  • How to use touch control for Google Home Mini?
  • How to adjust alarm volume and timer volume in Google Home, Google Home Mini and Google Home Max?
  • Google Home Mini Guides
  • How to reset Google Home Mini?
  • Google Home Mini layout and buttons
  • How to use Google Home as a Bluetooth speaker?
  • Google Home Mini vs Google Home

RSS Headphone Guides

  • What is active noise cancelling (ANC)? How active noise cancelling headphone works?
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  • Bluetooth Headphone Guides
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  • What are the differences among in-ear, on-ear and over-ear headphones?
  • Headphone Guides: how to choose and use headphones

RSS Android Guides

  • How to use the screenshot shortcut to take a screenshot on Android Pie?
  • How to use the Android Pie navigation gestures?
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  • Top 20 new features of Android Pie (Android 9)
  • How to use smart text selection in Android Oreo?
  • How to play Android Oreo Easter egg game?
  • How to use and manage notification channels in Android Oreo?
  • How to use notification snooze in Android Oreo?
  • How to use notification dots (notification badges) in Android Oreo?
  • How to use picture-in-picture (PIP) mode in Android Oreo 8.0 and 8.1?

RSS Galaxy S8 Guides

  • How to use app shortcuts in Galaxy S8 Home screen in Android Oreo update for Galaxy S8 and S8+?
  • Use notification dots/notification number badge in Galaxy S8 Android Oreo update
  • How to Install Galaxy S8 Android Oreo Update for Galaxy S8 and S8+?
  • New status icons in Android Oreo update for Galaxy S8 and S8+
  • Galaxy S8 Android Oreo update guides
  • Top 10 new features of Android Oreo update for Galaxy S8 and S8+
  • How to use Galaxy S8 secure folder in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
  • How to set screen resolution in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
  • How to move apps to SD card in Galaxy S8 and S8+?
  • Use micro SD card in Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+

RSS Moto G Guide

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  • What are the differences: Moto G6 vs Moto G6 Plus vs Moto G6 Play (Moto G 2018)?
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  • How to install Moto G5 SIM card?
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RSS Moto X Guide

  • Official Moto X4 User manual (User guide for Moto X 4th Gen , Moto X 2017)
  • What’s new in Android Marshmallow update for Moto X (Moto X 2014, Moto X Style and Moto X Pure edition)?
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RSS Samsung Galaxy S5 Guide

  • Samsung Galaxy S5 Android Lollipop Update Guide
  • Samsung Galaxy S5 Android Lollipop User Guide (PDF)
  • How to enter Galaxy S5 recovery mode?

RSS Moto E Guide

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  • Moto E 2nd Gen (Moto E 4G): the best value-for-money smartphone in 2015
  • How to use alarm and customize alarm tones on Moto E, Moto G and Moto X?
  • How to create app folder on Moto E?

RSS Galaxy S6 Guide

  • Android Nougat Update Guide for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+
  • Official user manual for Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+ with Android Nougat update
  • Official Galaxy S6 user manual with Android Nougat update
  • how to use widgets in Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge?
  • How to disable multi window in Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+?
  • Changes on waiting time for wrong input on Galaxy S6 lock screen in Android Marshmallow update

RSS Galaxy S7 Guides

  • How to use Galaxy S7 blue light filter in Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge Android Nougat update?
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  • How to clear number badge in Galaxy S7 and S7 edge with Android Nougat update?
  • How to customize Galaxy S7 quick setting buttons after Android Nougat update?
  • How to show brightness control above notification panel in Android Nougat update for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge?
  • New Galaxy S7 status icons in Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge Nougat update
  • Galaxy S7 performance mode in Android Nougat update for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
  • How to change screen resolution of Galaxy S7 and S7 after Android Nougat update?
  • How to use screen zoom to adjust the size of icons, notifications, and lock screen keypads in Android Nougat update for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge?
  • Use Galaxy S7 camera app with Android Nougat update in S7 and S7 edge
  • Top 7 new features in Android Nougat update for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge

RSS Drive In Singapore

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  • Why are cars in Singapore are so expensive?
  • Drive to Malaysia
  • Car Maintenance and Servicing in Singapore
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