OK, now that you have it all working, you’re probably wondering “what can I do with it?” Well, actually it’s a “one-trick pony” but… it’s a pretty impressive trick… Chromecast on Surface: What can I play on it? However, if you missed it or wanted to install it on more than one machine, just go to the Chrome Web store and search for the Google Cast Extension (I have no idea why they didn’t keep the name consistent). You should be given the option to install the Chromecast extension at the end of the setup procedure. Second, and more importantly, Google changes their offerings more often than a lot of people change underwear, so I don’t really want to risk having to update these instructions every week or two.Ĭhromecast on Surface: Chromecast Extension.First, it’s pretty straight-forward so it would be a bit redundant and unnecessarily stretch out this post.I’m not going to get into a lot of detail on installing/configuring the Chromecast app for two reasons…. If you don’t, just go to this link to install Chrome then use it to install Chromecast from the above link.If you do, go to Chrome to begin the setup process.Once the hardware is plugged in and working, the next step is to make sure you have Chrome installed on your Surface. That is not true, the USB is just needed for power. Some people have said that they thought the USB needed to be plugged into the TV for it to work. If your TV doesn’t have a USB port, simply use the included power adapter and plug it straight into an available power outlet. You plug the Chromecast into your TV via an available HDMI port (yes, you need HDMI to use it) and plug the cable into the USB port for power (if your TV has one). If you have a Surface Pro, Pro 2, Pro 3 or, Surface 3 you can utilize the full functionality of Chromecast, all you have to do is install the Chrome browser. I can’t comment on how well they will work for you but they are available. AV Cast and Tube for Chromecast are a couple of examples. However, all is not lost as there are a few apps in the Windows Store that will let you use a Surface RT or Surface 2 with a Chromecast. This isn’t as big of deal as it used to be since those devices are getting a bit outdated but some folks still love and use them (as do we – Joanna still uses here purse Surface, aka Surface 2 LTE every day). Chromecast devices require Chrome to be installed for full functionality and you just can’t install it on a Surface RT or Surface 2. So…….10 minutes later, we’re walking out with one ( I’m so ashamed).īy the time we got home, I rationalized getting it by telling myself that we could write a post on using Chromecast on Surface tablets ( yeah, that was the plan all long). I was thinking to myself “ Wow… what a crass example of over-the-top advertising. In October, Joanna and I were in Best Buy and we walked past a whole wall of Chromecast devices and a big animated video sign advertising them for just $35 USD.
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