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Re: Chromecast now open to developers with the Google Cast SDK

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Post by aabalkan » Mon, Feb 03, 2014, 6:39 PM UTC

That'll be great. Currently there are services like Amazon instant video,Vimeo, Rdio, Spotify, Put.io are not on chromecast. They usually have Smart TV apps but Chromecast can be the new de facto of TV app development.

Re: Chromecast now open to developers with the Google Cast SDK

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Post by CSDude » Mon, Feb 03, 2014, 6:42 PM UTC

I made my local video transcoder server and browser to play any kind of video on the Chromecast, it was working real good, now I can publish it (was not allowed before)

Re: Chromecast now open to developers with the Google Cast SDK

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Post by nfoz » Mon, Feb 03, 2014, 6:43 PM UTC

seppo0010 wrote: post #4

daeken wrote: post #3

Oh man, all I can imagine is a party game played with Google Glass and Chromecast. This could be fun.

Only one client can be connected at a time as far as I could see. That limits the gaming part.

Perfect. That's the same number of people that have google glass.

Re: Chromecast now open to developers with the Google Cast SDK

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Post by tmzt » Mon, Feb 03, 2014, 6:45 PM UTC

mvelie wrote: post #10

The sdk looks nice, but there's certain requirements, like putting the chromecast icon on EVERY screen off the app that is a little bit of a turnoff.

It's not a Chromecast specific icon, it's intended to be used to select which output device to use from a list. This is mentioned in the FAQ where it's referred to as the "Cast" icon.

Re: Chromecast now open to developers with the Google Cast SDK

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Post by untog » Mon, Feb 03, 2014, 6:46 PM UTC

aabalkan wrote: post #11

That'll be great. Currently there are services like Amazon instant video,Vimeo, Rdio, Spotify, Put.io are not on chromecast. They usually have Smart TV apps but Chromecast can be the new de facto of TV app development.

Amazon still don't even have an Android app, so I wouldn't hold your breath.

Re: Chromecast now open to developers with the Google Cast SDK

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Post by JoeAnzalone » Mon, Feb 03, 2014, 6:46 PM UTC

nfoz wrote: post #13

seppo0010 wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Only one client can be connected at a time as far as I could see. That limits the gaming part.

Perfect. That's the same number of people that have google glass.

Perfect. That's the same number of people that come to my parties.

Re: Chromecast now open to developers with the Google Cast SDK

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Post by matwood » Mon, Feb 03, 2014, 6:47 PM UTC

aabalkan wrote: post #11

That'll be great. Currently there are services like Amazon instant video,Vimeo, Rdio, Spotify, Put.io are not on chromecast. They usually have Smart TV apps but Chromecast can be the new de facto of TV app development.

Waiting for Amazon instant video. For my usage that is the only thing missing.

Re: Chromecast now open to developers with the Google Cast SDK

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Post by ehutch79 » Mon, Feb 03, 2014, 6:48 PM UTC

seppo0010 wrote: post #4

daeken wrote: post #3

Oh man, all I can imagine is a party game played with Google Glass and Chromecast. This could be fun.

Only one client can be connected at a time as far as I could see. That limits the gaming part.

afaik, the youtube, netflix, etc, apps actually connect to a server, not the device. so you could easily have all the devices connect to a webserver, only one would need to tell the comcast to start that webpage...

Re: Chromecast now open to developers with the Google Cast SDK

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Post by johne20 » Mon, Feb 03, 2014, 6:51 PM UTC

Are you able in to interact with the content cast to 2nd screen? eg. I send a image gallery, can I browse through it using my cast sender? I assume not.

Re: Chromecast now open to developers with the Google Cast SDK

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Post by xur17 » Mon, Feb 03, 2014, 6:52 PM UTC

Anyone that has looked into the SDK - is it possible for other manufacturers to create their own Chromecast device, and embed it in their TV, or other device?