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  • Can i mirror my computer with chromecast i have heard yes and no if i have movies that are saved on my computer can i broadcast these to my tv using chromecast?

  • I just got the Chromecast from a nearby Best Buy and they gave me 3 month netflix code. Check for availability at your local store so you can still take in the now terminated promo.

  • If u r looking for a Chromecast, use NowInStock.net and skip Amazon. I ordered mine from Amazon 2 days after release and was told to expect delivery in October. So I signed up for alert at NowinStock and got 1 from Bestbuy on the same day.

  • 2 Questions if anyone knows:

    1) Some apps auto full screen whenever they start video. How can we push it to CC if we can’t get to notifications?

    2) Does CC take over the video stream like Netflix and Google Play or is it streamed through the android device?

  • uptil I looked at
    the paycheck that said $9963, I have faith that…my… neighbour woz like
    they say really erning money in there spare time on their computer.. there
    neighbor has been doing this for only about 19 months and just cleared the
    dept on their apartment and bought a brand new Smart ForTwo. I went
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  • Is that an iphone running android? What is that ugly phone this guy is using. Gross.

  • Would totally dig the ability to stream a live feed from my GoPro to the TV. The GoPro app on android allows streaming to the device from the camera using the cameras WiFi transmitter.

  • Google didn’t do this out of the box because the media moguls have different deals in place over their programs are shown. Some are allowed on a computer or phone, but not allowed on a television. This is why Google TV and Apple TV ran into adoption issues. This is also why Chromecast works with only a handful of apps, and you just can’t stream anything from your phone. I’m glad koush was able to find a workaround!

    Our media overlords, instead of trying to embrace new technology, is still trying to utilize the old distribution methods, and they wonder why subscription rates are falling

    *sigh*

    • Well, Apple has AirPlay, isn’t it the same (i.e. screen mirroring)? And Apple is getting away with it just fine.

      • That’s what koush was able to do, which is more like Airplay, yes. However, Chromecast also has the ability to take over the streaming of online video, which I believe Airplay can’t do, i.e. Airplay needs the computer to stream to it before going to the television. If Chromecast is given the ability to stream anything, traditional media will not be happy.

        • I believe it’s Google who have zero interest in streaming local content, not media cartel. Google is pushing for cloud-everything as hard as it could. And Chromecast was built primarily for streaming Google Play content.

          • Maybe I was a little vague in my last post, I apologize. I was running around town like an idiot when I stopped to post that real quick.

            The point I was trying to make is, to re-phrase your wording, is that the media cartel have a vested interest in NOT streaming local content wildly. They want to make sure you’re paying for a cable subscription, you’re paying for their channels. Then, and only then, will they allow streaming from The Net to a TV of their shows. If Chromecast somehow circumvented that control, big media would be suing Google.

        • I don’t think the Cyanogenmod’s new feature is actually taking over the video/audio streaming. It’s still just using the google API to mirror the media playing on the phone. It’s probably not good enough for smooth HD playback. But it’s nice that audio works.

  • So he must have a dog, as you can see from the video. Perhaps he stops coding for a few second to feed and relieve it?

  • This is amazing! One question though.. do you think it streams in 1080p? Such as if we were using Plex or something of that sort?

    • Based on how I assume this works, it would be streamed at 1080p because his code (based on the last video he did demonstrating this) creates a webserver and sends the URL to ChromeCast to pull from that webserver, similar to how Netflix and Play Music process it.

      Of course, this would be limited based on the content you are trying to stream (720p would be transmitted as 720p).

  • Well. This confirms two things:

    1.) If it weren’t obvious already, Koush is officially the best developer I’ve ever heard of. Just two short weeks and he’s already blown our minds.

    2.) This simple thing elevates the Chromecast from a “great buy” to a “must have”. Your GoogleTV or Apple TV does not have this much functionality and this much elegance.

    I didn’t jump on the Chromecast quick enough so I have $40 in my pocket specifically reserved for this device. And I’ll be pinching my pennies for a second one if I can help it.

    Dayum.

    • Koush has been blowing our minds for a long time now haha. He was the first to build CyanogenMod for the OG Droid ^_^

      • Among other things for sure. But a two week timeframe for something so useful and relatively polished, that’s incredible.

        • Definitely. Sorry if it sounded like I was downplaying your post haha. I was just pointing out his origins xD

          • Yeah I wasn’t sure… lol. Darn text never conveys things right. 🙂 Who the heck downvoted us? Weird.

    • I snagged one on the first day. Just on a whim that it would turn into something great and it has. Unfortunately I’ve been away at an internship all summer so I have to wait unti l get back to experience this greatness.

  • Kelex, do you guys have a Droid MAXX, Ultra or Mini yet? I’m waiting for a review.

  • So thats how you pronounce it…koush. And this is one more reason to root your phone.

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