Screen mirroring from android to chromecast now here.

Comments

• MeanMint Posts: 454

  Forum Member

  ✭

  10/07/14 - 19:03 #2

  And when does this magically appear on the Nexus7 2013. Nothing my menu to cast

  0
• omnidirectional Posts: 18,813

  Forum Member

  ✭✭

  10/07/14 - 20:03 #3

  I don't have the option in the Chromecast app either.
  
  However, in the pulldown settings (this screen: http://www.laptopmag.com/images/uploads/3929/g/settings-drawer.jpg) you should see an option labelled "Cast Screen" which works.

  0
• kingdave Posts: 1,445

  Forum Member

  ✭✭✭

  11/07/14 - 12:26 #4

  The updated Chromecast App APK is knocking around the net which I have downloaded, but be warned, it isn't as good as it should be (I know it is only a beta)
  
  I tried it with Sky Go (since Sky are being greedy again and will soon start charging to use the service on an Xbox!) and it doesn't support Mira Cast so can't be used.
  
  Then tried to use it with Netflix to get around the DNS locking problem when using the Netflix app to watch shows from USA, Mexico etc. and while the picture was lovely, the sound was about 6 seconds out of sync so pretty unwatchable.
  
  Tried a few games, but too laggy to be useful. Tried surfing the net and although this works the best, you still have to look at your phone/tablet to see where you are clicking so kinda makes it a little pointless!

  0
• oilman Posts: 4,529

  Forum Member

  ✭✭✭

  11/07/14 - 12:28 #5

  Tried it last night on my Notepad 10.1 (2014) wifi version and it do not work. Checking spec again, it requires kit kat 4.4.1 or above, and my noptapd was only 4.3 with not ota to update.
  
  Checked on web and 4.4.2 has been rolled out in spain but not ulk yet as far as I can tell. However, it is possible to download update file and install manually (at your risk of course).
  
  See details
  http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/galaxy-note-10-1-2014-edition-wi-fi-gets-p600xxucnd3-android-4-4-2-kitkat-stock-firmware-1449322
  
  Note: update file takes over 10 hrs to download if you choose free option, or less than 1 hr if you pay.
  Another4 UK user says he used it and successfulyy flashed kitkat.
  
  Fingers crossed, mine works tonight.

  0
• oilman Posts: 4,529

  Forum Member

  ✭✭✭

  12/07/14 - 09:38 #6

  oilman wrote: »

  Tried it last night on my Notepad 10.1 (2014) wifi version and it do not work. Checking spec again, it requires kit kat 4.4.1 or above, and my noptapd was only 4.3 with not ota to update.
  
  Checked on web and 4.4.2 has been rolled out in spain but not ulk yet as far as I can tell. However, it is possible to download update file and install manually (at your risk of course).
  
  See details
  http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/galaxy-note-10-1-2014-edition-wi-fi-gets-p600xxucnd3-android-4-4-2-kitkat-stock-firmware-1449322
  
  Note: update file takes over 10 hrs to download if you choose free option, or less than 1 hr if you pay.
  Another4 UK user says he used it and successfulyy flashed kitkat.
  
  Fingers crossed, mine works tonight.

  
  Updated to 4.4.2. On note 10.1 mirror casting was very good with no lag.
  
  I can now cast from my slingbox to TV without using a laptop. Only problem with mirror casting is you cannot use tablet at same time. Still waiting proper sling cast option for tablet or phone.

  0
• spikej Posts: 3,550

  Forum Member

  ✭✭✭

  12/07/14 - 20:10 #7

  I'm sure it'll get better in time!
  
  I tried casting 4od off my laptop in Chrome and that worked pretty well. Hard to tell for sure as our broadband is so crap (1.2mbps!).

  0