pre65 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 12, 2020 7:19 pm
Determined not to give up, I've been trying various things, then came across this little gem.
"We no longer support Chromecast setup on a computer. To set up your Chromecast, please use a mobile device."
FUC*ING BRILLIANT.
I'm slightly confused here - I know it's not fashionable to read them, but what did the instructions say?
PS. All the Android TV boxes allow on-screen setup and most come with a remote. As it's Android TV, you can also download an app for your 'phone that does the same job as the remote.
pre65 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 12, 2020 7:19 pm
Determined not to give up, I've been trying various things, then came across this little gem.
"We no longer support Chromecast setup on a computer. To set up your Chromecast, please use a mobile device."
FUC*ING BRILLIANT.
I'm slightly confused here - I know it's not fashionable to read them, but what did the instructions say?
The instructions (such as they are) just mention downloading the Google app, which is not applicable (as I now know) to a PC or laptop with windows.
On the back of the box it says "Anyone at home can cast to the TV using Android, I phone, and laptops with Chrome."
Chrome browser now has the Chromecast facility deleted.
PS Not everyone has (or indeed wants) a smart phone.
Seriously, I'd return it as unsuitable and get the box I linked to above. You can then do the setup on the TV (lots of Youtube examples of how to do that) and get the inbuilt Chromecast Ultra plus a whole lot more...
jack wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 9:35 am
get the box I linked to above. You can then do the setup on the TV (lots of Youtube examples of how to do that) and get the inbuilt Chromecast Ultra plus a whole lot more...
Nick, are you 100% sure this Android box will enable me to cast from my laptop to my TV ?
I did google the item and certain things seemed (to me) to need a lot of faffing about to do what I wanted.
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jack wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 9:35 am
get the box I linked to above. You can then do the setup on the TV (lots of Youtube examples of how to do that) and get the inbuilt Chromecast Ultra plus a whole lot more...
Nick, are you 100% sure this Android box will enable me to cast from my laptop to my TV ?
I did google the item and certain things seemed (to me) to need a lot of faffing about to do what I wanted.
As I don't have intimate knowledge of your laptop, no, I can't be 100% certain. However, I cast from my PC with those apps that have a cast icon or equivalent, e.g. YouTube, VLC etc., just fine with Windows 10 2004.