Yes and yes. You can download an addon for Google Chrome Web browser or the chromecast app from the Google play store.

Yes you do

Yes. Google play store

Yes, you'll need this free app (downloadable from Play Store) to set this up, and occasionally to find this unit on your phone or tablet.

Yes you need to download the Android ChromeCast app on the Play Store in order to set up your ChromeCast.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.chromecast.app

Yes! Download the app!

Yes download app, and chromecast give you code...free install

You do need to log onto Google to complete setup. There is no charge for this and the URL is listed in the setup documentation that comes in the package.

There is an app for the phone that can be used to set up the chromecast initially. This can also be done via computer. After it's set up, then the functionality is embedded in the app you want to cast. For example, once set up, in order to cast Netflix, you only need the Netflix app (on your phone or tablet). This can also be done from Chrome on your computer, without any phone interaction at all.

All apps are available in the Play store.

No, you plug it in and go to the website online and set it up from there. While there are apps that can automatically "connect" to the Chromecast, you can simply use it through Google chrome on your computer.

You'll need the app for your phone/tablet, and you can get it from the play store. You'll also need the chromecast extension for your chrome browser, if you want to cast from your computer. While you're at it, you should grab the videostream app and extension, so that you can stream video files from your computer to your chromecast device. It works really well.

Yes. The chromecast operates off an HDMI port. Think like external player.

Yes as long as you have a WiFi signal and a hdmi port

Sure! As long as you have WiFi.

Chromecast uses your internet connection, cable/tv/satellite makes no difference. On Chromecast you will be watching Netflix, Hulu, MLB.com and those types of things. Whatever you can watch on your phone/tablet/etc you can watch on your TV. The primary TV signal does not matter as long as you have a HDMI port to plug it into. Just switch to that input and you will see whatever is coming in from the net.

Yes, as long as it has HDMI in and you have wireless interenet in your house. The chromecast doesn't need cable.

Yes, as long as you have HDMI and USB hook up on your TV (USB to power the Chromecast)

As long as you have an extra HDMI slot open.

Absolutely.
Chromecast uses HDMI port on your tv. You can also use your antenna for tv shows. Simply choose/switch input from your tv remote.

Yes, all you need is an available HDMI input and the chromecast app.

Yes you can, as long as you have a free HDMI port you can plug in the Chromecase

Yes

MP4's are no problem. I've not found an app that will play mkv files yet.

You will need a few extra apps to do this.
Allcast
localcast

these two apps will let you view your local content via the chromecast.
the setup is fairly easy.

use videostream app/ext for chrome
...from the chrome store

use it in your browser-chrome. works fine.

if you use the crome cast extension for crome you could use cast screen and sound for laptop and for mobile if you have android they have third party app that can be used for mp4 and the crome cast app for android has a cast screen that could be used for movies

Yes you can, but it's not 100% straightforward. Google search on "how to setup plex for chromecast" and look for the link for the website allaboutchromecast. You will find a guide there on what is needed.

Yes you can. My method is used with an android device and (sometimes) a PC. BubbleUPNP (... found in the google play market) allows for local media to be cast from an android device. MP4s will play without transcoding, but .mkv will need to be transcoded via the BubbleUPNP service that can be set up on your computer. There's a on time cost of something like 4.99 to get the 'full version' license for BubbleUPNP, but it's so worth it. A free option for streaming MP4 only is Localcast. It also has a pro version, but the free version works fine with only a few non-intrusive ads here and there.

Using the updated Plex app for Android you are able to if you have the content you want to stream added to your computer's Plex library.

Yes

Yes, because it is dependent on whether the device you are using to cast it to the Chomecast is capable of playing in those formats.

I have found a way to but until Chromecast incorporates a hot fix, this is how I have been doing it. Open Chrome, stream to your chromecast, then drag and drop the file into Chrome or open the file in chrome. The 2nd way would be to cast the entire desktop from Chrome. There is an option to cast entire desktop from the cast icon in Chrome. After you cast your desktop, just open the file in whatever player you have that will play the file. NOTE: Playback will not always be smooth since it is tranferring more information.

Not without a little trick. One way that I have been able to do this is by using apps like "All Cast" and/or "Cast to UPnP/DLNA" (look for them in the PlayStore). Still you might need to buy the Pro versions (still cheap) but these things work

From my note 4 i was able to stream both files. Need to use chromecast to screen.

Yes if you go to cast screen feature on app

Works with anything you can watch on Google with your computer, as long as long as you have a wireless connection.

I don't think chromecast will cast NFL ticket for now. It's best to check chromecast's compatible apps online or using the chrome cast app. Even though your tablet is cast compatible, casting videos from non compatible apps or from the chrome browser will most likely be too laggy.

There will be an icon in the bottom or top right corner if you are able to. It will be a square icon with a signal strength symbol in it. If you see that icon and your Chromecast is connected you can select it and stream live to tv.

A quick google search says yes.

I'm not sure about the Sunday Ticket, but I use the NFL Mobile from Verizon on my phone and it works great. The new Chromecast update allows you to mirror your screen, so basically if you can see it on your phone or tablet, in theory it should be able to be cast on your TV. Some programs do try to block this function, but I have not run into any yet personally.

I think you should be able to watch anything on your TV that you are viewing on your tablet or phone. I haven't had any problems or issues.

I have streamed it from my tablet with no issues.

Yes

As long as the little cast symbol shows up in the corner then it will work

NFL Sunday Ticket is not compatible with Google Chromecast.

you still can cast from netflix direct or browser, works great with smartphones like iphone or androids, you don't need a tablet or laptop at all.

The Chromecast is fed by various apps. Netflix has its own cast button. Hulu has its own cast button. Google Chrome has its own also. You should still be able to use the Chromecast with things other than Google Chrome.

Do you have an Android or Apple smartphone? If not, get an Amazon FireTV, Roku, or Nexus Player streamer. The Chromecast can work from a Chrome browser on your computer, but my experience everything but Netflix and Youtube runs a bit choppy.

If you are going to use a pc of any kind, you will need the chrome browser. If you have an Android tablet or phone, you can just use that. You have to have a device such as this to control the Chromecast. You can not use your tv remote to do it

If you have a smart phone it's definitely still worth it!

Probably not if you intend to use the Surface as your control device. but if you have any laptop/android phone that supports Chrome, it's still very much worth it. Especially if you have friends over, because they could also easily cast to it too.

You can chromecast to cast variety of appls like youtube, hulu etc eventhough you dont have chrome browser. It works flawlessly with supported apps. Visit Google chromecast website for supported apps.

Hi! Unfortunately, though it may be confusing, Surface RT is not running full version of Windows 8, it's running a sort of Windows Mobile version. So it's more like a big Windows Phone, not quite a laptop.

Considering that: Chromecast is only compatible with Android and iOS, meaning that you won't be able to control a Chromecast with your Surface. If you happen to also have an Android (Galaxy, Nexus, HTC, LG) or an iPhone, then it's very much ideal for you to purchase the Chromecast.

If you have any questions, @JerryZaz on twitter.

I think the main complaint about this product, is that you cannot chromecast the browser off tablets and phones, but the chromecast is meant more for casting video stream. We would have to wait for google to extend chrome browsing casting to smaller devices.

You can try and download the Chromecast App before purchasing it and see if the Cast Icon appears in your apps.

I'm pretty sure that you need Chrome installed, which unfortunately means Windows x86, not RT. I don't have an RT device to confirm. Microsoft announced their own dongle, the "Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter," which Best Buy has on pre-order, but sadly that requires a second-gen Surface 2; the original Surface RT doesn't seem to have compatible hardware.

Yes, if you can watch it in chrome it can be sent to the Chromecast.

It depends on if you're using it with a smart phone or a laptop. Either way if you do not have an app to stream it directly you always have the option to cast your screen which would allow you to see everything that on your device directly on your tv. Hope this helps :)

It will work with Netflix, Hulu, you tube. Some movie sharing sites will not work such as yify. Not sure about the other sites you listed

Yes, it will if your PC is up to the task. There's a beta extension for chromecast for the google chrome browser that will cast any tab to the chromecast. Another alternative is to use an android device with XBMCcast (search google for XBMCcast apk) or the Show Box app (google Show Box apk) and either BubbleUPNP or Localcast (both available in the Google Play Store). XBMCcast and Show Box will both need to be sideloaded onto the device. I use my Samsung Tab Pro 8.4 with these combinations to watch Primewire all the time. I prefer XBMCcast, but if Primewire goes down, Show Box is my backup go to.

Yes and no. They recently added CAST SCREEN feature but it's a little jerky and still in beta. If you go to the chromecast product page on Google it will show you the native casting apps. The list has grown a bit since it first was published but still remains s little small. Hulu, Netflix, HBO, YouTube, and some others are definitely included. Bring your subscription from your phone app. If you buy a chromecast and already have those apps installed, after you set up the device, casting is a breeze. Hope that helps.

That depends on the device you are using, if you are able to download chrome to the device then you can cast the tab that you are watching the movie on and you will be able to see it on your TV screen.

Yes, Chromecast works with most sites as long as its web based. I use the watch espn app on my tablet and I am able to cast it. I use internet explorer with youtube, I am able to cast it. The only thing I was unable to cast was actual videos from my phone that were not web based. Home videes mostly.

The Chromecast will only work with APPS that are compatible with the product. unfortunately not many apps are supported by chromecast on this date.

If you cannot access them from the chrome cast then you can stream directly from your phone, tablet, or computer

Yes and no. They work very easy with a free Android app, Yatse and PC program XBMC. I have not found a way to do it without a phone. It works well though.

So far I haven't had any problems viewing these programs. We use Chrome cast and it works great. We also use Hulu on a regular basis and we've had no no problems!

Make sure there is airflow behind your tv. If it's in a cubby hole or something like that it can overheat easily.

That sounds like you need to replace the Chromecast unit. Is it still under warranty?

I have not had that happen, but a day after I installed my Chromcast, when the TV had been on but I was not using the Chromcast, I removed it and it was extremely hot. I won't leave it in the TV anymore unless I am using it.

I would exchange it for another

You should contact google directly for troubleshooting and warranty options.

Chromecast requires an internet connection to work properly. Make sure the signal strength is strong in the room you're attempting to use it in. Also I would check for any update that may have been released. Sometimes manufacturers will release updates to fix bugs with their programs or devices.

they all get hot to the touch but i would just exchange it for another one.

I've never experienced this issue. Is the Chromecast inside an inclosed area with the TV, such as an entertainment center?

I had the same thing happen to me. After a few Google searches I found that I had to disable the Guest account function on my new wireless router. Did a factory reset and it has worked perfectly since then and no longer heats up! !

I am not sure why that happens but i think it might be a defective piece. Mine works seamlessly. Try talking to google support directly.

Try using the dongle that comes with the Chromecast. It will give space between your tv and the device. Mines runs warm also but has no thermal issues in my Sony receivers HDMI input in the back up against a wall. Even on my Samsung plasma which is a high temp screen the Chromecast didn't have overheating issues. Also try hard resetting it and restarting the connection again. It helped my connection/stream issues.

Yes

I think it is not possible, because you will need to install a ChromeCast app on the smart TV and most of them do not allow this.

No. It is a receiver not a transmitter.

Unlikely, but it depends on your smart TV. Chromecast mostly streams directly from the internet and from laptops, desktops, or smart phones. It needs something to transmit the stream over the network. Can your DVR player transmit streaming video locally?

That is not what the Chromecast does. It is basically a simple Android device that connects to the internet via your Wi-Fi that you can control with your phone or computer. You may consider a Slingbox for what you are wanting to do.

no. there are a few reason why this won't work. the simplest is your tv isn't a sending device like a smart phone, tablet, or computer. You might be able to if you had linux running on your tv. An alternative is to buy a card that lets you attach your cable to your computer and use the computer to stream to the chromecast on the other tv.

I don't think it will work.
Chromecast supports only limited OS, limited devices and has limited apps. I don't think Smart TV falls onto that category.

https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/3006709?hl=en

Yes will work

Not that I am aware of

Theoretically yes. Only if your TV supports casting because you have to download cast app and app like netflix, to cast from phone or tablet and to be able to cast from laptop you need to use chrome browser and install add on app plus go through neflix, to be able to cast from laptop. So if TV has the casting app then possible but if you just watch a movie on 1tv through cable box and want to cast to tv2 then no because your not playing an app. Hope this somewhat helps.

Yes

According to google, the Desktop version of Cast for chrome cast is still in beta, that there will be some bugs with it. Watch the update system for Chromecast for when they release that update.

I just posted the same thing but in the form of a comment. Basically it only plays content that is from Google like youtube etc. But there are some apps out there that supports chromecast so you'll just have to search your app store for apps that are chromecast supported.

I could be a codec problem, currently you can cast videos with the formats detailed in: https://developers.google.com/cast/docs/media

You should try with a video in the most popular container: MP4 with H.264 format and audio AAC/MP3

This sounds like a DCMA issue (Copyright) - if the movie you are trying to cast has copyright restrictions that me be the cause. I have this occur on occasion with my ROKU boxes.

Maybe you have to raise up the internet speed or change the app. You can try use the extension included to improve the WI-FI network signal.

Chromecast is only compatible with a select few applications. Just because the icon comes up doesn't mean that it will display the video.

Just don't use for online movie streaming, its not meant for it.

contact your Apple store, it is a MAC issue

Have you tried opening your video in Chrome? Type the full path to your video in Chrome's address bar and stream. It should looks something like this: file://c:/your video.mp4

Chromecast is not designed to play anything from your laptop. There is a beta Tab Cast add on you can use with chrome on your laptop but you can't play a video saved on your laptop on your screen via chromecast. Not its purpose.

Have you tried calling Google, I purchased a chromecast but never use it.

You would need a Chromecast device for each television that you would want to stream to and naming the devices accordingly, so you know which room you are streaming to. The other alternative is to move just one Chromecast around to each TV as needed. Before purchasing your device, please understand that this device is not an extension of your DVR through Directv. This will cast media from your phone, tablet, and/or computer.

Unless there is an HDMI-In port on the DTV device, you will need a Chromecast dongle for each TV, to plug directly into a port.

Chromecast is an additional input to the TV. It will not sync to DirecTV. You would need a Chromecast for each TV.

Yes Paul you will need 4 Chromecast if you want to view all your TV's at the same time.

You will need one for each tv

As long the TV's are connected to the same network you can swap the Chromecast stick to every TV without run the setup wizard again

I have been able to mirror cast some content from my phone, but only on android. Sometimes it does not work either though and I do not know why. The Chromecast was so cheap and reliable I went ahead and just got them for all my TVs even though I have the genie.

you can't use it with directv dvd/genie. it is designed to connect a portable device or laptop to a tv

You must have a chromecast on the TV you want to use.

Chromecast plugs into HDMI port of your TV. Genie doesn't have the capability to input HDMI, so you need one Chromecast per TV. However, if one of the TVs is primary, you can take the device to another (secondary) TV if you want to use it once in a while on that one. Installation, etc. are fairly quick.

The Chromecast will be connected to a TV so its one Chromecast for each TV.