Seven great things you can do with Google’s Chromecast and Chromecast Ultra

THE Google Chromecast is a truly flexible device, capable of broadening your home media capabilities and making it easy to share the fun with friends.

So while it might not look like it’s up to much, there’s a reason Google keeps updating and improving the HDMI-tailed piece of tech.

The device’s popularity speaks volumes. The web is awash with positive reviews, showing exactly why the Chromecast has been welcomed into homes across the UK.
If you have one, or you’re thinking of getting one, check out these tips to unlock its full potential.

1. Break out the headphones

Android users can turn their phone + Chromecast combination into the world’s best headphone adaptor. By downloading LocalCast from the Play Store, users can broadcast

video to their TV screen while keeping the audio broadcast through their phone.

It's ideal if you don’t want to wake up the family or your neighbours with a late night film binge.

2. Make a house a (Google) home

Chromecast can be synced up with your Google Home devices, allowing you to control Chromecast streaming features using voice control.

If you're not sure about the Google Home just yet, see how it compares to Amazon's Echo.

3. Dare to daydream

If you’ve always wanted to see your friends (virtually) ripped apart by zombie hordes, you can stream VR games through your Chromecast.

Currently the feature works through Google Daydream and Samsung Gear VR.

4. Host with the most

You can let your guests connect to your Chromecast without joining up with your wifi connection.

By changing the settings to Guest Mode, anyone within a 25-feet radius can cast that hilarious YouTube clip they’ve been dying to show you.

5. Connect an ethernet cable

If you’ve got a slow wireless connection, you can connect an ethernet cable to your Chromecast to sure up the streaming.

Not everyone has a clear wi-fi signal, but you can get around that by buying an adaptor - available for £15 on Google’s online store - and using an ethernet cable to directly connect router and Chromecast.

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6. Presenting

Should you you ever want to practise a presentation at home, you can use your Chromecast to display it on your big screen.

If you use Google Slides, simply select the ‘present’ option in the top right-hand corner of the presentation.