Cheapcast App Turns Android devices Into Chromecast For Free

Cheapcast App Turns Android devices Into Chromecast For Free

It's for sure that you have already heard about Google's Chromecast and want to try it but didn't know how it works. An app, Cheapcast created an opportunity for you. With this app, you can try out Chromecast experience without spending $35. CheapCast, a free app turns any Android 2.2 (or higher) device into a Chromecast “target.”

Designed to mimic Google's $35 dongle, it instantly gives a phone or tablet the ability to stream from Chromecast-enabled apps to other devices on the same WiFi network. If the device acting as a receiver has a small screen, you can also connect it to a TV with no WiFi via an HDMI cable. Cheapcast's Google Play page warns that since it's at the early stages, it can't display Chrome tabs, and some of its other functions might still be on the fritz.

Cheapcast's Google Play page warns that since it's at the early stages, it can't display Chrome tabs, and some of its other functions might still be on the fritz

Once you have CheapCast activated, other devices on your network will be able to send video and audio to the phone or tablet. There are only a few apps that work with the Chromecast right now, so your options are limited. YouTube streaming works well and is very fast. Google Play Music is also snappy and error-free. Netflix seems to be the most trouble at this stage. The app often fails to detect the CheapCast as a valid casting location.

One of the most interesting parts of the Chromecast is tab casting from desktop Chrome, but that does not appear to be working yet with CheapCast. The Chrome extension just doesn't see the CheapCast device on the network. Likewise, desktop video players on YouTube and Netflix don't detect CheapCast.

Of course, CheapCast is free and there’s no reason not to check it out if you want to take Google’s new streaming service out for a quick test drive. Otherwise, you should probably stick to a Chromecast, which allows you to stream all of that wonderful content to your TV.

You can download the app from Google Play.

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Write by: RC - Tuesday, August 13, 2013