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ZesPak said:
Du1point8 said:
I having an issue with it constantly stopping to buffer crap.
NAS to iPad using Plex works fine.
iPad to chromecast is constantly buffering...
How do I fix that?
Hmm, could it be that the chromecast is getting poor wifi? If it's positioned wrong, the tv can effectively work as a "shield" for the wifi signal.NAS to iPad using Plex works fine.
iPad to chromecast is constantly buffering...
How do I fix that?
If you can, maybe try and move the 'cast further with an HDMI extension lead.
FlossyThePig said:
I just thought it was the dubious quality of the stuff I was watching Du1point8 said:
LordGrover said:
Which service/app is this?
I don't have chromecast but have apps built into the telly and Netflix is invariably superb quality, as is YouTube but Amazon Prime Video can often stutter and freeze.
Plex... recommend app and one of the first for chrome castI don't have chromecast but have apps built into the telly and Netflix is invariably superb quality, as is YouTube but Amazon Prime Video can often stutter and freeze.
Seems to be a fair bit on the net about iPads having trouble keeping up with the transcoding needed. Plus official forum - https://forums.plex.tv/index.php/topic/96247-are-y...
FourWheelDrift said:
Du1point8 said:
LordGrover said:
Which service/app is this?
I don't have chromecast but have apps built into the telly and Netflix is invariably superb quality, as is YouTube but Amazon Prime Video can often stutter and freeze.
Plex... recommend app and one of the first for chrome castI don't have chromecast but have apps built into the telly and Netflix is invariably superb quality, as is YouTube but Amazon Prime Video can often stutter and freeze.
Seems to be a fair bit on the net about iPads having trouble keeping up with the transcoding needed. Plus official forum - https://forums.plex.tv/index.php/topic/96247-are-y...
Cheers for the link.
Can I ask a numpty question ? Please don't laugh....
Might be away over the New Year break in a location with no broadband, or tv service. But there is a tv with HDMI.
If I take the Chromecast and a spare router I have here will I be able to power up the router and create a standalone network to stream to the Chromecast, just like at home ?
Or will it try and get online for some obscure reason and then refuse to co-operate ?!
Might be away over the New Year break in a location with no broadband, or tv service. But there is a tv with HDMI.
If I take the Chromecast and a spare router I have here will I be able to power up the router and create a standalone network to stream to the Chromecast, just like at home ?
Or will it try and get online for some obscure reason and then refuse to co-operate ?!
Corso Marche said:
Can I ask a numpty question ? Please don't laugh....
Might be away over the New Year break in a location with no broadband, or tv service. But there is a tv with HDMI.
If I take the Chromecast and a spare router I have here will I be able to power up the router and create a standalone network to stream to the Chromecast, just like at home ?
Or will it try and get online for some obscure reason and then refuse to co-operate ?!
Chances are it has USB? I take a stick with stuff on when we go away, hadn't failed yet.Might be away over the New Year break in a location with no broadband, or tv service. But there is a tv with HDMI.
If I take the Chromecast and a spare router I have here will I be able to power up the router and create a standalone network to stream to the Chromecast, just like at home ?
Or will it try and get online for some obscure reason and then refuse to co-operate ?!
audi321 said:
Hi guys, I'm late to this thread having only bought my chromecast today, which I love by the way with connection with my iphone.
I'm sure it's been covered in the previous pages, but is there a way to view my photos/videos from my photo library with this dongle?
Not from an iPhone no. From an android device yes quite easily it's built for android not Apple so much! I'm sure it's been covered in the previous pages, but is there a way to view my photos/videos from my photo library with this dongle?
audi321 said:
Hi guys, I'm late to this thread having only bought my chromecast today, which I love by the way with connection with my iphone.
I'm sure it's been covered in the previous pages, but is there a way to view my photos/videos from my photo library with this dongle?
- Install Plex media server on your pc/laptop (free)I'm sure it's been covered in the previous pages, but is there a way to view my photos/videos from my photo library with this dongle?
- Install Plex app on your iPhone (free)
- "Cast" Plex content to your Chromecast (photos, videos, music etc)
Pretty simple solution I use to view/listen to my media at home.
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- Install Plex app on your iPhone (free)
- "Cast" Plex content to your Chromecast (photos, videos, music etc)
Pretty simple solution I use to view/listen to my media at home.Cheers. Do I need the laptop on to act as a go between? If so its a horrible workaround as I may as well buy an apple airport express? Also the plex app isn't free.
Thanks anyway for the solution but it's not for me. I think I may have found the solution with EZcast app.
wiggy001 said:
audi321 said:
Hi guys, I'm late to this thread having only bought my chromecast today, which I love by the way with connection with my iphone.
I'm sure it's been covered in the previous pages, but is there a way to view my photos/videos from my photo library with this dongle?
- Install Plex media server on your pc/laptop (free)I'm sure it's been covered in the previous pages, but is there a way to view my photos/videos from my photo library with this dongle?
- Install Plex app on your iPhone (free)
- "Cast" Plex content to your Chromecast (photos, videos, music etc)
Pretty simple solution I use to view/listen to my media at home.
Thanks anyway for the solution but it's not for me. I think I may have found the solution with EZcast app.
audi321 said:
Cheers. Do I need the laptop on to act as a go between? If so its a horrible workaround as I may as well buy an apple airport express? Also the plex app isn't free.
Thanks anyway for the solution but it's not for me. I think I may have found the solution with EZcast app.
Where are the photos that you want to cast? If they are already on the phone then the google photos (if it exists for iOS) or google+ apps should do the trick.Thanks anyway for the solution but it's not for me. I think I may have found the solution with EZcast app.
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