[Hidden-tech] Bluetooth monitor (Chromecast)

[Michael Muller]

As I understand it, a Chromecast device can be connected to a TV via 
HDMI and your wifi. You set it up on the TV, and your phone, and 
whenever you watch something in YouTube or through the Chrome browser on 
your phone, you can "throw" it to the Chromecast device, essentially 
telling the device to stream the video using the URL you threw it. It 
takes over the streaming. Works best if you also have the Chromecast 
device plugged in via hardwire, so as to not soak your wifi bandwidth.

I don't think Bluetooth has the bandwidth to stream video, though i 
could be wrong.

Mik

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On 1/13/2021 5:14 PM, ed--- via Hidden-discuss wrote:
>
> Hive,
>
> Looking for a monitor to serve as an auxiliary TV for streaming online 
> news, Netflix, etc. No need to access a paid service, we just want to 
> stream what I can already access on my smartphone. I've been unable to 
> find a monitor (27" or smaller) that can be connected wirelessly, 
> something that would let me just use Chromecast and my cellphone. Any 
> suggestions?
>
> I've been fooling around BestBuy, Amazon, and other sources. 
> Everything either seems to need an HDMI connection or is a smart TV 
> that requires a subscription to some platform. I suppose speakers will 
> be a separate cost, but not a technical challenge.
>
> Ideas will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ed
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