The apps Chromecast
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Chromecast
S t ream videos from your Sam sung Galaxy with
Google’s innovativ e C hromecast streaming device
Get t o know
Chromecast
Chromecast is a tiny HDMI
device that plugs di rectly
into your TV to provide
a platform where users
can send videos, i les and
more directly to their
TV from their Samsung
Galaxy device. It’s cheap to
purchase a nd can also be
set up in just a few simple
steps. Once done, you’re
ready to explore variou s
streami ng options.
Stream with
Chromecast
Although Chromecast can
link with a ton of apps for
added functionality, which
we’ll explore later, at its core is a superb streaming suite. Whether it’s
downloaded videos, or videos captu red usi ng your Galaxy device’s
camera, these can be streamed to Chromecast to appear directly
on your TV. Go into the Gallery app on your device and select a
locally stored video on it. If you’ve set up the Chromecast correctly,
you should now see a small rectangle symbol on the right of your
screen. This icon represents the Cast feature, which is used to send
the video across to your TV. Press on the icon and your video will
now be shown on your TV to enjoy. Similarly, the Netl ix app – a
staple for those wanting movies on demand – is compatible with
Chromecast. Simply load the movie of your choice and look for
Stream videos
Stream st ored videos from your de vice
Work from home
Get documents and more on the big screen
Browse the web
Cast a tab and enjoy browsing
Play games
Choose from a series of Chromecast games
Sync files
Manage files between devices
Look at photos
Share your favourite images on your TV
You’ll use it t o …
Fig 2 (above)
You can stream from
any page with the Ca st icon
Fig 1 (right) Once you’ve set your
Chromecast up, you’re ready to stream
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