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#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>
#Options:  select 'tab' or 'desktop'<br>
#[New tabs opened from the original selected tab may need to be re-cast] <br>
#*[New tabs opened from the original selected tab may need to be re-cast] <br>


==Mobile Devices==
==Mobile Devices==

Revision as of 12:05, 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

  1. Install Google Chrome browser
  2. Download the chromecast extension
  3. Connect your laptop to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast
    • [hackrva-lan]
  4. Surf to desired content, using Chrome browser
  5. Click the "cast" button, within the Chrome browser extension
  6. Options: select 'tab' or 'desktop'
    • [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