Google Chromecast now available in New Zealand

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#1197028 13-Dec-2014 20:09

They do. I even have to use UnoTelly's VPN to post on Geekzone here.

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#1197151 14-Dec-2014 09:04

Can you cast tvnz ondemand or TV3 from the chrome browser or the respected apps on an ipad?

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#1197153 14-Dec-2014 09:19

ToPGuNZ: Can you cast tvnz ondemand or TV3 from the chrome browser or the respected apps on an ipad?

The TVNZ app on my Android phone doesn't seem to have a cast option, so I'm guessing it's the same on iOS.

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#1197154 14-Dec-2014 09:32

MurrayM:
ToPGuNZ: Can you cast tvnz ondemand or TV3 from the chrome browser or the respected apps on an ipad?

The TVNZ app on my Android phone doesn't seem to have a cast option, so I'm guessing it's the same on iOS.

you can cast from iOS Chrome

no idea if TVNZ DRM stops the content being displayed though

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#1197162 14-Dec-2014 10:26

So are most of the people using Chromecast in NZ casting a Chrome tab to see videos?

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#1197165 14-Dec-2014 10:28

I am using it for Quickflix and Netflix only. Occasional YouTube.

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#1197374 14-Dec-2014 19:25

4possm: Anybody know if you can use US Hulu Plus or Netflix through these or are they set for NZ only apps?

Yes you can I have been using Hulu and Netflix with CC for quite a while. You need to block google DNS servers.

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#1197376 14-Dec-2014 19:27

Another thing I found you should change your Wifi access point settings Beacon Interval to 50ms, to avoid the CC from not being detected or dropping.

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#1197378 14-Dec-2014 19:33

nathan:
MurrayM:
ToPGuNZ: Can you cast tvnz ondemand or TV3 from the chrome browser or the respected apps on an ipad?

The TVNZ app on my Android phone doesn't seem to have a cast option, so I'm guessing it's the same on iOS.

you can cast from iOS Chrome

no idea if TVNZ DRM stops the content being displayed though

Works from the Chrome browser.

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#1197402 14-Dec-2014 20:35

Santa called early today and I got my chromecast.

Can confirm casting from the chrome browser on my win 7 PC, that BBC iplayer, 4od, channel 5 and SBS seemed to stream to the Chromecast OK. SBS did seem to have an audio sync issue. Will poke around a bit more later.

So far so good....

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#1197523 15-Dec-2014 07:52

After watching my son practice yesterday I think I have found a use for my Chromecast, he can use it as a target for his Archery practice.

Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.

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#1197526 15-Dec-2014 08:04

Just FYI
I was wondering if the lovely screen saver slideshow ever stops if the chromecast is left plugged in.
I found a few forums that suggest that the standard screensaver images can use up to 10MB data per hour - ie 240MB per day?
(1GB every 4 days - aprox 7GB per month if my maths are any good)
Seems excessive - but would be enough for me to not leave it running continuously - I have it running off the power pack as the TV doesnt have a USB port.

Will have to fiddle with the screen saver/photo settings and see what I can find.

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#1197612 15-Dec-2014 10:37

michaelmurfy:
nathan:
MurrayM:
ToPGuNZ: Can you cast tvnz ondemand or TV3 from the chrome browser or the respected apps on an ipad?

The TVNZ app on my Android phone doesn't seem to have a cast option, so I'm guessing it's the same on iOS.

you can cast from iOS Chrome

no idea if TVNZ DRM stops the content being displayed though

Works from the Chrome browser.

Thanks for all the replies. I will pick one up and have a play. It should certainly make things easier for some things.

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#1198557 16-Dec-2014 18:12

Google is giving away free stuff to new and existing Chromecast users. Click below link from Chrome with the Cast extension installed that is in the same network as your Chromecast. There is different stuff depending on region. This below is confirmed working for NZ.

https://cast.google.com/chromecast/offers/

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#1198559 16-Dec-2014 18:21

Upload the screenshot to our gallery - copy/paste the image change it into base64 and yes random letters turn into bad words, believe it or not!

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