“Do you need an "app" Does one need to download a "chromecast" app onto your laptop or phone prior to being able to use the device? If so, is it obtained from the google play store or google web site?”
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Yes and yes. You can download an addon for Google Chrome Web browser or the chromecast app from the Google play store.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes you do
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes. Google play store
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.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.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.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
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes! Download the app!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes download app, and chromecast give you code...free install
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.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.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.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.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.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.
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