One of the main arguments for Google’s first tablet, the Pixel Tablet, was its integrated Chromecast, as well as its ability to be turned into a true Google Nest Hub. It allows users to easily stream content on the big screen. Even though we thought this function was special to him, it turned out that it was actually Any Android smartphone can be converted to Chromecast.
Android expert journalist Mishaal Rahman highlighted a hitherto little-known application in X, formerly known as Twitter. The second one, called CastReceiver, does exactly what its name suggests, i.e. Let the smartphone receive video streams from another device.
If you have this app can be very useful. An old tablet that you want to turn into a smart display, or even turn an old phone with a 3.5mm jack into Chromecast Audio. It may even be possibleinstall the application on Windows PC via WSAand therefore also allow it to receive a video stream.
This app turns any Android device into Chromecast.
When Google released the Pixel Tablet, the first Android tablet with Google Cast built-in, many people asked me if it was possible to bring this functionality to other devices.
Turns out you can (with some caveats!)
APPLICATION… pic.twitter.com/2U7eha8Sqt
— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) 14 August 2023
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