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    Ugh. I'm trying to use Chromecast. I go to install the Chromecast app on my desktop. I points out that my wifi isn't on. Of course not. My desktop doesn't have wifi. It's connected straight to the wifi router. So will I really not be able to control my Chromecast through my desktop?

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    Quote Originally Posted by dbfan2007 View Post
    Ugh. I'm trying to use Chromecast. I go to install the Chromecast app on my desktop. I points out that my wifi isn't on. Of course not. My desktop doesn't have wifi. It's connected straight to the wifi router. So will I really not be able to control my Chromecast through my desktop?

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    The chrome cast has to have WiFi and you control it through your network. I think you might need your laptop on WiFi the first time you set it up to help in the discovery process. I typically control mine with my tablet or phone, I've never tried using a hard wired computer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Davii View Post
    The chrome cast has to have WiFi and you control it through your network. I think you might need your laptop on WiFi the first time you set it up to help in the discovery process. I typically control mine with my tablet or phone, I've never tried using a hard wired computer.
    I think I may have figured something out. I downloaded Video Stream and Google Cast and it seems to be working. I'm not sure how it will work with Netflix or anything else.

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    I have a question about Chromecast as I'm really considering getting it. Do you have to sign in with a cable provider to be able to watch WatchESPN? From what I've read you do, which seems like a load of crap to me. The point of getting something like Chromecast is to dump cable. Can't do that if they make you use a provider login though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BroncoWave View Post
    I have a question about Chromecast as I'm really considering getting it. Do you have to sign in with a cable provider to be able to watch WatchESPN? From what I've read you do, which seems like a load of crap to me. The point of getting something like Chromecast is to dump cable. Can't do that if they make you use a provider login though.
    If there's anyone at all that trusts you and has cable/satellite, you could sign in with their info. Parents, sibling, anyone?

    I'm not saying I've tried that. I actually never tried Watch ESPN until I got Dish. It should work though.

    I've only had my Chromecast for a couple weeks. I'm not really sure how useful it will be.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BroncoWave View Post
    I have a question about Chromecast as I'm really considering getting it. Do you have to sign in with a cable provider to be able to watch WatchESPN? From what I've read you do, which seems like a load of crap to me. The point of getting something like Chromecast is to dump cable. Can't do that if they make you use a provider login though.
    Didn't make me. HBO Go does, but my ESPN never made me log in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dbfan2007 View Post
    If there's anyone at all that trusts you and has cable/satellite, you could sign in with their info. Parents, sibling, anyone?

    I'm not saying I've tried that. I actually never tried Watch ESPN until I got Dish. It should work though.

    I've only had my Chromecast for a couple weeks. I'm not really sure how useful it will be.
    I've used mine pretty regularly, mainly youtube and HBO go.

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    I can see me using mine to stream downloaded movies.

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    We have Chromecast - and have really enjoyed it. Recently got the Amazon Fire Stick, and think it may be a little better.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BroncoJoe View Post
    We have Chromecast - and have really enjoyed it. Recently got the Amazon Fire Stick, and think it may be a little better.
    How so?

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    Chromecast simply flings content from a device. The Fire Stick can be used standalone. The interface is better, more content and access to Amazon Prime (which we are members).

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    Quote Originally Posted by BroncoJoe View Post
    Chromecast simply flings content from a device. The Fire Stick can be used standalone. The interface is better, more content and access to Amazon Prime (which we are members).
    Yeah, if you're a prime member there's no contest. That does equate to paying for content though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Davii View Post

    Yeah, if you're a prime member there's no contest. That does equate to paying for content though.
    There's so many benefits to bring a prime member that the cost is miniscule
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pudge View Post
    There's so many benefits to bring a prime member that the cost is miniscule
    No doubt. It's almost silly not to be prime if you use amazon at all.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Davii View Post
    No doubt. It's almost silly not too be prime if you use amazon at all.
    The thing I don't like about prime is that it charges you annually instead of monthly. I had it last year but the annual charge popped up at a time where I was a little short on cash so I had to cancel it. Much easier to budget it with monthly payments.

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