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Chromecast is a device from Google that allows streaming video from computers, phones, and tablets. <br> | Chromecast is a device from Google that allows streaming video from computers, phones, and tablets. <br> | ||
It is plugged into the HDMI port of the projector.<br> | It is plugged into the HDMI port of the projector.<br> | ||
=System Requirements= | =System Requirements= | ||
*To access the Chromcast device, you need to have already connected to the hackrva-lan ssid | |||
==MS Windows== | ==MS Windows== | ||
*Windows 7 or later | *Windows 7 or later | ||
==Linux== | ==Linux== | ||
Not specified on the site, however, there is a download for chrome on 32-bit and 64-bit debian and fedora based distros. | Not specified on the site, however, there is a download for chrome on 32-bit and 64-bit debian and fedora based distros. | ||
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#Install Google Chrome browser <br> | #Install Google Chrome browser <br> | ||
#Download the chromecast extension<br> | #Download the chromecast extension<br> | ||
#Connect your laptop to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast <br> * [hackrva- | #Connect your laptop to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast <br> | ||
#* [hackrva-lan]<br> | |||
#Surf to desired content, using Chrome browser <br> | #Surf to desired content, using Chrome browser <br> | ||
#Click the "cast" button, within the Chrome browser extension <br> | #Click the "cast" button, within the Chrome browser extension <br> | ||
#Options: select 'tab' or 'desktop'<br> | |||
#*[New tabs opened from the original selected tab may need to be re-cast] <br> | |||
==Mobile Devices== | ==Mobile Devices== | ||
On mobile devices, you will need the | On mobile devices, you will need the appropriate app installed on the tablet, or smart phone, being used. | ||
===Apple=== | ===Apple=== | ||
IOS compatible application from the AppStore for the following: | IOS compatible application from the AppStore for the following: | ||
Latest revision as of 13:18, 24 December 2016
Chromecast is a device from Google that allows streaming video from computers, phones, and tablets.
It is plugged into the HDMI port of the projector.
System Requirements
- To access the Chromcast device, you need to have already connected to the hackrva-lan ssid
MS Windows
- Windows 7 or later
Linux
Not specified on the site, however, there is a download for chrome on 32-bit and 64-bit debian and fedora based distros.
Apple
Mac OS X 10.7 or later
Procedures for Usage
The basic procedure for using Chromecast can be summarized as follows:
- compatible device is being used
- chrome browser is installed with the cast plugin
- a chromcast device is installed into the desired projection medium,
- the chromcast device is setup to access a wireless network common to both it, and the source device being streamed.
Laptop
- Install Google Chrome browser
- Download the chromecast extension
- Connect your laptop to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast
- [hackrva-lan]
- [hackrva-lan]
- Surf to desired content, using Chrome browser
- Click the "cast" button, within the Chrome browser extension
- Options: select 'tab' or 'desktop'
- [New tabs opened from the original selected tab may need to be re-cast]
- [New tabs opened from the original selected tab may need to be re-cast]
Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, you will need the appropriate app installed on the tablet, or smart phone, being used.
Apple
IOS compatible application from the AppStore for the following:
- iPad
- iPhone
Android
Get the chromcast app from Google Play store