Google has renamed Chromecast’s “Backdrop”. It is now called “Ambient Mode”. This page has a new and better design as well. It is now easier to change settings and tweak the appearance of the Ambient Mode. Ambient Mode The ambient mode is what appears when your Chromecast is online but not in use. You can […]
Project Fi Users Can Now Win a Free Chromecast
If you are a Project Fi user, you now have a chance to win free Chromecast. This offer comes as part of the Referral Challenge program. This challenge starts on November 11, 2017 and will run for a month, till 17th December 2017.each referral gets both the referrer and the referee a $20 Fi allowance […]
Chromecast To Get Better Integration With “Android of Things”
Google is prepping Chromecast for better integration with Android P and Android Things (Android for Internet of Things). This showed up as a code change request on Chromium repository where Google stores Chromecast code as well. Chromecast, if you remember, shares code roots with Chrome OS. From the code change request log: [Chromecast] Use new […]
JBL Launches Control Xstream Speakers With Built-in Chromecast Support
Harman announced a new set of Chromecast connected speakers at IFA 2017. The new BL Control Xstream speakers come with Chromecast and Spotify connect built-in. With Chromecast built-in, simply connect these speakers, and set them up using the Google Home app, just like any other Chromecast Audio device! These speakers are priced Priced at €499, which will […]
How To Factory Reset Chromecast
Chromecast is a low-maintenance device. Most of the time, it just works. For those rare occasions where Chromecast gives you trouble, you can factory reset Chromecast to start over. When do you require reset? The most common scenario is when you change WiFi network. I recently moved to a new home, where I set up a new […]
How to Setup Chromecast Backdrops
Backdrops are images that appear on your Chromecast connected TV when you are not streaming any content. In a way, these are screensavers for your Chromecast. This article explains how to set up Chromecast backdrops. Google provides a bunch of curated images that you can select from. You can also show your own photos using […]
How to Stream From VLC to Chromecast 2
You can easily stream content from the internet to your Chromecast. However, casting local media to your TV is not that easy. That is why Chromecast fans of the world are waiting for VLC media player to add Chromecast support. If VLC media player makes it possible to cast videos from their app, it will […]
Chromecast 2 in India
Is Google Chromecast 2 available in India? Definitely yes! Chromecast 2 is available for purchase in India. Head over to https://store.google.com and you will find Chromecast 2 and Chromecast Audio listed there. Chromecast 2 is available for purchase from following places: Buy Chromecast 2 in India – Google Store Flipkart Snap Deal PayTm Reliance Digital […]