Miracast and Chromecast.

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Miracast and Chromecast. Oct 12, 2020 18:34:53 GMT

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Post by pre65 on Oct 12, 2020 18:34:53 GMT

My LG TV has the Miracast facility, but come what may I can't get it to work with my Lenovo T540p.

So, a helpful person suggested Chromecast, and I read up on it, and it seemed what I needed, so I ordered a version 3, which came today.

I think I've got the device set up ok on the LG TV, but after a lot of brain ache I found this little gem.

"We no longer support Chromecast setup on a computer. To set up your Chromecast, please use a mobile device."

I don't have (or want) a "mobile device (phone or tablet)" and even my Chromebook (life expired) seems unable to get the required app.

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Miracast and Chromecast. Oct 12, 2020 19:13:56 GMT

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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 12, 2020 19:13:56 GMT

That is a pain.

Touch of arrogance on their part

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Slinger Rank: Composer Posts: 25,493	Miracast and Chromecast. Oct 12, 2020 20:48:45 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Slinger on Oct 12, 2020 20:48:45 GMT That's a dirty bloody trick. Mike has it right, pure arrogance, and bugger the customer.
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MartinT Administrator Posts: 56,921	Miracast and Chromecast. Oct 12, 2020 21:00:34 GMT via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MartinT on Oct 12, 2020 21:00:34 GMT For a Windows laptop, your best bet is to use a Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter. Works perfectly to mirror the laptop (and Android tablets) to the big screen.
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pre65 Rank: Big Band Everything that can be home made is home made. DIY rules. Philip. Posts: 1,688	Miracast and Chromecast. Oct 13, 2020 9:21:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pre65 on Oct 13, 2020 9:21:34 GMT That Microsoft bit is a bit expensive though. I've spoken to Currys and it should be collected by their courier for return tomorrow. Back to the long HDMI lead on the Chromebook for the time being.

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Post by pre65 on Oct 12, 2020 18:34:53 GMT

Post by MikeMusic on Oct 12, 2020 19:13:56 GMT

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Post by pre65 on Oct 13, 2020 9:21:34 GMT