Chromecast

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Google Chromecast Audio

How to Setup

  1. Install the Google Home app
  2. Plug in the Chromecast Audio to the power and a Speaker
  3. Run the Google Home app
  4. Follow the instructions
  5. kettle would have boiled by now ;-)

Play Audio On Speakers

"OK Google, play Metallica in the Kitchen"

Google Home Help

Great Little Speaker

Create groups for Google Home devices and speakers

Compatible Speakers and Cables

Bandwidth Usage

  • Netflix = 7MB/s
  • Spotify = 1MB/s
  • Radio = 0.5MB/s

Google Chromecast

How to Setup

  1. Install the Google Home app
  2. Plug in the Chromecast to the power and a TV
  3. Run the Google Home app
  4. Follow the instructions
  5. kettle would have boiled by now ;-)

Chromecast Help

Beta Preview Programme

http://www.omgchrome.com/how-to-join-chromecast-preview-program/

HOWTO: FIX:

YouTube Title Bar Displays Intermittently

Reboot the Chromecast.

Wireless Connectivity Issues With TP-Link Powerline Adapters

On your main internet router modem, change the Wireless LAN Security Encryption type from WPA+TKIP to WPA2+AES only and reboot.

Then, when wifi is back up, power cycle the Wi-Fi Extender to pick up the new Wireless WPA2+AES.

Then, factory reset the Google Chromecast and setup.

This time, it will work!