Hidden Tips and Tricks For Your GOOGLE CHROMECAST! -- Part 2

Hidden Tips and Tricks For Your GOOGLE CHROMECAST! -- Part 2
It's time for part 2 of our series on the new Google Chromecast and everything you can do with this great device. What's amazing about this video is that by the end, you'll have access to almost any app through sideloading, the ability to play Stadia with a PS4 controller, and you'll be free from restrictions that you initially found with this new streaming device from #Google.
The new #Chromecast is ready for you to do so much more with our list of #tips and #tricks! So get to it, and get the most out of the new Google Chromecast.
Products shown (all affiliate links):
Google Chromecast - bit.ly/3p4qa5v (Best Buy)
USB C to C Power Cable - geni.us/AnkerPowerCableCtoC (Amazon)
Anker USB Hub - geni.us/nDxdi (Amazon)
Anker USB Power Port - geni.us/AnkerPowerPortAYL (Amazon)
Logitech Webcam - geni.us/LogitechWebCam (Amazon)
Combo Unit from Logitech - geni.us/LogitechCombo (Amazon)
(I've never tried this but it should work)
Wireless Keyboard (Backlit so you can see in the dark) - geni.us/LogitechBacklitKey (Amazon)
Wireless Mouse - geni.us/LogitechMouse (Amazon)
- A Playstation 4 Bluetooth Controller - geni.us/PS4Controller (Amazon)
- Another Bluetooth Controller (I didn't test this one) - geni.us/AnotherBTController (Amazon)
- The IOGEAR SD/Micro SD card reader - geni.us/IOGearCardReader (Amazon)
- An Anker 2 in 1 USB card reader - geni.us/AnkerCardReader (Amazon)
Extra Resources:
1. Our Full Playlist of Google Chromecast Tutorials - • Hidden Tips and Tricks...
Use Duo on the Chromecast - • Make Google Duo Video ...
2. Use Keyboards and Mice With Chromecast - • Use a Keyboard and Mou...
3. Remap Buttons on the Google Chromecast Remote - • Remap Buttons (includi...
4. Full walkthrough and setup of the interface and settings on Chromecast - • The New Chromecast Wit...
5. Our full review of the Chromecast - • The NEW Google Chromec...
6. Tutorial to Add Extra Storage to the Google Chromecast - • How to Add Storage To ...
7. Tutorial For Sideloading on Google Chromecast - • How to Sideload Apps o...
Apps We talked About (not sideloaded apps)
Sideload Launcher App on Google Play Store - play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Background App Monitor on Google Play Store - play.google.com/store/apps/de...
FX File Explorer on Google Play Store - play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Steam Link on Google Play Store - play.google.com/store/apps/de...
RetroArch on Google Play Store - play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Send Files to TV on Google Play Store - play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Downloader on the Google Play Store - play.google.com/store/apps/de...
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Brian

[@TechUnafraid]

Wow that level of customization is nice! And again, im taken by how nice the Stadia runs. I didnt know it was that smooth. Another great video Brian!

[@AutomateYourLife]

Thank you sir! I was surprised too, but I'm guessing that's the true power of cloud computing!

[@JoeScaramanga]

Loved this two videos. I got one of these in December and it's so much better than the firestick. This has given me loads of jobs to do with mine now!

[@AutomateYourLife]

Oh gosh, enjoy! I love the extras and it's made this the best streamer ever in my home. :)

[@ArmandCerna]

I love the tone and speed of your speech. You sound like a professor. Thanks for all the great info. Subscribed!

[@AutomateYourLife]

Wow, thank you!

[@danzamnit3008]

I'm a techie type guy and even I was impressed with these two videos. Best Chromecast video on KZbin!

[@AutomateYourLife]

High praise! Thank you!

[@shadow-wulf]

brilliant, im so excited to get going on this. buying the anker and the other bits and pieces, then will be getting into it all!

[@AutomateYourLife]

Enjoy the ride! Lots of people telling me the Duo calls are great with the hub and a webcam!

[@SuperBetinho1]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! Thx from Brazil!

[@AutomateYourLife]

Oh my! Thank you for watching, from Canada!

[@user-pw6pc3sh8y]

Wonderful video so many tips, I will start using my new Google TV /chromecast. Rip Stadia

[@AutomateYourLife]

Enjoy!

[@zacharylee1995]

Definitely adding this Chromecast to my Christmas List 😁

[@AutomateYourLife]

Oh and you watched both! Great!! Enjoy!

[@ShawnGarib]

I have a 512 GB drive.... Format and use as internal storage... Force allow apps on external in Dev Options...Works well..

[@AutomateYourLife]

Good stuff!

[@arielrommelbriones8948]

Great review

[@AutomateYourLife]

Oh thanks!

[@PeterBreitfuss]

Great Help. I just got my new Google Chromecast TV. Your videos helped me get the most out of Chromecast. I'm not very familiar with controllers. Which other controllers besides the ps4 are suitable for playing games? Do you have a tip?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Hey Peter - Honestly, you're going to find most Bluetooth controllers to be great! I would suggest one of the new XBox controllers or a Ps4 generally, but there are many Bluetooth controllers that you can try through Amazon and then send back if you don't like the feel in your hands!

[@lance3198]

Great video, crazy how customizeable! One related and unrelated question. I currently have my Chromecast connected through Wi-Fi. At a point that is pretty distant from the router but can still stream 4K video most the time. After several days and I seem to run into a point where it seems to always be loading or going to lower resolution. I unplug it and plug it back in and it goes right back to working perfectly. It seems I have to repeat this every few days. Is this something you have experienced with your Chromecast?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Not at all! I think you know the issue here, and you've got to get it to a point of better connectivity!

[@hamza509]

Thanks for this video ! I wanted to know how to connect well this chromecast with my nest audio !! Because when I do that the video and the sound are not synchronised !

[@AutomateYourLife]

So you should follow us for our video tomorrow! We do updates that will help you with your Nest Audio and Chromecast that talk about new features...cause right now this just doesn't work.

[@hamza509]

@@AutomateYourLife Yeees can't wait !! 😄

[@mattiasring9501]

Can you connect an HDMI input to the anker (or such device with an additional HDMI port)? Exempel having an HDMI from a PS or PC connected to the google Chromecast via anker, without having to have it connected the extra HDMI input to the tv directly and having to change the source on the TV to access it. With this also being able to use chromecast connection to nest audio and such for sound, from the ps or PC.

[@ronm6585]

Thanks.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Thank you Ron!

[@colinchapman5615]

Hi Brian, can you please tell me have you produced a video that shows how to record to a flash drive via a Anker hub from Chromecast? I'm sure I watched something a few months ago but cannot find it now...Thanks

[@AutomateYourLife]

Yes, our other channel Automate Your Life Tutorials has it. Just go there and search on the channel for Chromecast. I think there are some links in this videos' description too

[@harry_s_on_youtube7796]

Great videos! Do you have any way to schedule a turn on/off time for your TV and Chromecast?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Hey Google, turn on DEVICE_NAME at X 😀

[@AutomateYourLife]

Or turn on in 5 minutes works too

[@anthonyserrano3617]

The instructions for Duo work great ! Question: ● While In Duo app, is there any way to enable a popup to open/close the large contact list showing on the left side of the screen? It cuts screen in half. ● Viewing Duo on a large 4k LED Smart TV using a connected 720p video camera. Picture resolution is pixelated. Will a better quality camera allow Duo to improve resolution to 4k? Thank You

[@AutomateYourLife]

The contact list goes away for me when I start a call! Is that not going away for you? So I haven't tried a 4k but I'll say that a 1080p camera has performed at full resolution and it looked great. I don't think Duo can use the 4K just yet because of data rates. This is essentially the mobile version of Google Duo and so it's doing the same thing as your phone camera does. With lots of phone cameras being 4k...you'd think we'd see that kind of resolution, but we don't. So I think your TV is just going to be better than this for a while!

[@kennethkuehnl2588]

Thanksssssssss for the APKs info

[@AutomateYourLife]

Yessssssss!

[@anthonyserrano3617]

New Questions: Is there any way to connect into the new Skype Meet Now product on the Chromecast TV ? (possible sideload ?) What would be the best, clearest webcam video camera to buy when displaying on a large screen LED TV -- such as a 65" UHD - Samsung model ? Thanks again ! excellent site !

[@AutomateYourLife]

I'm not an expert on the webcams, but you should be able to try the sideloading of Skype. It's not something native, so you will have to just try all this out.

[@berylwhite2983]

That enough for me 😆. No way be proud of yourself you deserve it. And the joke's on me now it was 78 degrees Fahrenheit a day ago. It is now 32 degrees Fahrenheit. But my condo is nice and perfect the Emerson smart stats switch from Air Conditioning to Heating and it's perfect temperature. Keep up the great work it was a good video and I know you invest a lot of time in this. And thank your wife for all of us for putting up with it. Mike

[@AutomateYourLife]

Oh wow! Thank you Mike! Also, stay warm! That's a big swing.

[@rtcunliffe]

I have a logitech keyboard and mouse and only use one dongle... Do you find you need both?

[@AutomateYourLife]

I never tried just one! I'm gonna now!!

[@ricn5494]

i wish i could use the power button to not only turn on my chromecast and tv but my chromecast, bose soundbar, and tv. Unfortunately its either one or the other tv or soundbar but not all three

[@ricn5494]

So for this you need both the anker usb c hub and the anker power port I'm assuming

[@AutomateYourLife]

Not for just one or two things in this video. I'm just showing you what I used to get everything I wanted done.

[@anant0089]

1. vlc on my mobile can I cast video from it to chromecast/google tv with audio in tv ? 2. can u try and play hevc files blue ray rips on vlc directly with google tv? as on fire tv it does not play hevc file, but vlc on my mobile plays fine !

[@AutomateYourLife]

1. VLC I got the app for on Chromecast and that works. You should be able to cast though...I was casting my Wyze Cam through VLC well before it was available.

[@koconnor]

Can Nordvpn be installed and work on this? I know I have the option to install it on the router but I don't want to do this because "reasons". I live in Panama but I would like to access Prime and Netflix UK. Hope you can help. Great video by the way.

[@gerrogero9059]

Kevin O. What you can also do is jail break it, they also call it ( side loading that's with adding another app and you could watch most shows on TV that's including Netflix Amazon ,Stars etc.. this guy has a video showing how to... get it

[@waynegmcm]

great videos , excellent guidance about the whole chrome cast ,,.i have a windows 7 -10.1 screen lap top ,,does the chrome cast rely on the computer, i,ve seen how the mouse etc can connect,, or does it stream through the modem, directly to chrome cast ,, which i think it does,, could you give me an answer please ,, also a Merry Christmas to all and wishing every one a great ,, better ,, 2021

[@AutomateYourLife]

The Chromecast doesn't rely on a PC at all, and there's even an option to set it up entirely on a TV! However, you will need a Google Home app and account on some device to register it :) Merry Christmas!

[@waynegmcm]

thank you for the quick response. i,ll get myself one for Christmas . i do have an iphone 6 with 12.5 version , i,ve been reading about the new chrome cast.. A friend kept telling me that i,d need a better computer,, glad to hear i don,t.. and if i didn,t mention it before , wish you and family and friends a Merry Christmas and a great new Year,,Thank you ,, wayne,, Gold Coast , QLD. Australia..

[@waynegmcm]

@@AutomateYourLife thanks ,, i can use the laptop or i phone ,, just wanted to check ,, have a great 2021,, no need reply ,, just thanks for the tips,,..

[@gudisrikanth1921]

Is Anker hub mandatory ? Connecting chrome cast and web cam to Hdmi & usb can we still make duo video call ?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Mandatory as far as I know. Hard to buy now too, so we might need to find a new hub to try out.

[@cottoncuz4]

Old timer here, Are there any videos that explain these options in a more detailed manor for a non Techie?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Not that I have on the chromecast, sorry! Other products, yep!

[@velarith]

Where is the Bluetooth connectivity coming from for game pads? Your TV or the Chromecast?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Chromecast itself

[@ricn5494]

The google chromecast and playstore have been revamped to prohibit some application installs for example brave browser and even some gamses. So I guess you can try sideloading but from what I've seen sideloading is even hit or miss with the Chromecast.

[@AutomateYourLife]

I think that's where direct calls to APKs is better with what I showed in this and the previous video. The browsers make it easier but that tool is unique in that it can bring you a direct apk install. Same with dropping it onto a USB key!

[@ricn5494]

@@AutomateYourLife I know this was an older thread so thanks for replying still. Yeah I ordered both anyways the other day after watching your video. It's always been annoying to me Smart TV manufacturers dont include any real basic drivers. Then I got the Chromecast and it supported Duo and I was like okay? And then the storage issue...smh...It's like we're going to introduce all these new options but not make it easy to accomplish...lol...for a non technical average user it has to be a nightmare. Some people still dont know for 4k and HDR all your equipment has to line up perfectly while the moon aligns just right as the wolf howls....lol

[@Will_Way]

how do you adjust the display setting on the Chromecast when I watch tv I can't see the whole screen

[@AutomateYourLife]

I think you will have to do that in the settings for your TV on the HDMI port you're using

[@hyperionhelios190]

I have a Mi Box S I think it runs android TV not google TV (I bought it in the USA and brought it back with me to Canada). I think I can do a lot of the same things with that but I need to try some more.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Definitely near to everything here, if not everything! Go for it...most Android TVs will do great things.

[@jeremiahmcquiston7401]

Is there a way to program the microphone button to search RUMBLE video service by default and not KZbin?

[@AutomateYourLife]

I think that's a little too far sadly. I don't think I've seen a way to do that, but you could open it up and maybe get it to the search page.

[@MrVizziato23]

Would be cool if we could use the New Google Chromecast the way fire sticks users do and watch movies etc

[@AutomateYourLife]

Lol...you do you

[@cschung1674]

Can I use the computer chrome as the previous generation to project to the TV?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Yep! It's a Chromecast all the same. :)

[@Reeemo87]

stadia pad works on google tv? i don't have any bluetooth accessories, only remote to configure apk and account

[@AutomateYourLife]

I haven't tried that at all actually. I would think you could configure it in app...but haven't tried the process

[@Sandman1803]

hey Brian. Any idea why the "for you" does not appear on my chromecast with google tv. Had it now for about a week and still nothing

[@AutomateYourLife]

I'm looking into this during this week actually. Part of the Google news/updates coming for next Saturday :)

[@riwnodennyk]

Apparently "for you" tab may depend on a country you are in.

[@Sandman1803]

@@riwnodennyk I am in South Africa so probably the case.

[@pieter-janverly6094]

I have the same usb c hub and power adapter but my usb logitech keyboard isnt working. Also my logitech usb gamepad isnt working. Do i need to change anything to the default settings?

[@AutomateYourLife]

I didn't have to change a thing. That sounds like maybe you need to test that the port or the power adapter is providing what it needs to... Could be power, or just a faulty port?

[@pieter-janverly6094]

@@AutomateYourLife i think its the type of keyboard and mouse. The gamepad has power as well but nothing happens. I will try with different type of keyboard

[@geraldhiler3532]

I have 3 TV" s If I put a Chromecast w/TV on each one can I have them on the same account?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Yep! Just name them differently!

[@velarith]

Let’s say 8gb is enough storage for me. What’s the easiest way to transfer my ROMS from a computer into the Chromecast? A cable? Can I install Google Drive and download from there?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Nawwww, just use an app. Try send files to tv

[@yurasis]

Did you try loading video files on the SD card to play on your TV via Chromecast?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Nope!

[@sfrerku]

how many bluetooth controllers does it support at a time?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Android really only lets you do 1 with most apps, so it doesn't matter

[@jamesbucsis6296]

Time you buy all the accessories. What else can you buy with that money is better ?

[@AutomateYourLife]

You can get an Nvidia Shield, but then you gotta still buy a few things

[@leweezo33]

You gonna do a Black Friday vid this year..??

[@AutomateYourLife]

Not sure! I don't have a great idea for what I'd do this time. I did a "what I was going to buy" for Prime Day. Any thoughts?

[@gregorynyman7718]

Im unable to side bar my chromecast. I have overide the developer settings bt still shows UNKOWN error message when accessing an APK file. Assistance plse

[@AutomateYourLife]

No clue now, got rid of my Chromecast

[@berylwhite2983]

I'll have to catch you later it seems KZbin is having technical problems! But I haven't forgot you. It's not like you're going anywhere anyway I think you're still snowed in Mikey

[@AutomateYourLife]

Still snowed in totally!!

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

I can't find install unknown apps. It's not there. Also mine says only security I think. So odd seeing people talk about roms. For years I thought I was the only person who knew they existed. Now it seems everyone does.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Not sure what's going on for you Shawn. This was a while ago, and honestly...the menu's changed. I probably need to remake it.

[@nithinsajeev3941]

Can we install google chrome for browsing the web??

[@AutomateYourLife]

I wouldn't bother trying Chrome. Too RAM intensive

[@rpierce9810]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@AutomateYourLife]

😍😍😍😍

[@WhyplayGaming]

Any one tried side loading sky go in UK?

[@patrickcadette]

😁😁😁👍👍👍❤️❤️

[@AutomateYourLife]

You're the best sir

[@kleptodathief3946]

how much is stadia? is it a monthly sub like psn plus?

[@AutomateYourLife]

It's a monthly sub, yep! Not even sure the cost lol. $10?

[@rtcunliffe]

@@AutomateYourLife There's an offer for a free controller and free 3 months depending on how much money you already give to Google. If you're Premium KZbin you can get a free controller and chromecast 4k atm - and if you're Google One subscribe (like 2tb drive storage) you can get 3 months free.

[@Reeemo87]

you could only purchase a game without any monthly sub. stadia is very flexible

[@AutomateYourLife]

@@Reeemo87 oh that's true!! Thanks for pointing that out

[@ajshoemaker887]

Are you able to download and play call of duty mobile using this method?

[@AutomateYourLife]

Can't say I tried, but you should try! I would think so, but you'll need that good controller.

[@chriscarr1791]

Has anyone been able to connect a PS3 controller ?

[@synergy021]

....And at no point did you show whether playing games on Stadia with Mouse and Keyboard was possible. Yes I mean the exact experience as on a PC with left, middle scroll + click, and right mouse button functioning normally. Android usually sucks with a mouse hooked up because the right mouse button just works as a "back" button. Did you get it to work correctly? I'd love to skip my pc for stadia when doing mouse+keyboard games.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Yeah so I don't even remember trying that. It worked with Steam with a mouse/keyboard but I think I only ever played Stadia with the controller.

[@Lone432345]

I thought Stedia already Launched and Failed.

[@AutomateYourLife]

Stadia is great! Try it again!

[@nechar-joshi]

How can I get youtube to play at 2x speed?

[@AutomateYourLife]

I'd tell you, but then all of the KZbinrs only get half the watch time. That is without a doubt, the most important metric on KZbin!

[@AutomateYourLife]

But seriously, I don't know. Haven't bothered looking in the app. I watch at regular speed or not at all.

[@nechar-joshi]

I get your concern. But to me and for many others, the playback speed is pretty important. For me, it is actually a deal-breaker. I bought one just few days back and I'm thinking of returning it coz it didn't serve my purpose. I generally watch videos between 1.25 and 1.75X speed depending on the content.

[@normhill1546]

you just made up my mind not to by this product.thanks for your up date

[@AutomateYourLife]

Lol really?