For only $35, you can add Chromecast to your magic bag of Church Tech awesomeness.
Chromecast will level up your Church media and best of all, it’s easy to use.
Check it out:
Chromecast
Chromecast was released earlier this week and stores quickly sold out. This is probably the closest Google has ever been to selling an anticipated product like Apple has traditionally been with their pods and pads.
Simply put, Chromecast bridges the gap between your device and your television screen. It’s brilliant, really. Millions of people sit with their laptop, smartphone or tablet why they watch TV. Google took that scenario and capitalized on it, pushing traditional television viewing off the screen and pulling YouTube (and others) front and center.
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Yeah.
Cool.
I would imagine how you’re thinking about using this. Not just in your living room, but in the Church setting, too!
Product Features
- Stream online video, music and more to your TV using your smartphone, tablet, or laptop
- Supports Netflix, YouTube, Google Play, as well as select web content through your Chrome browser
- Works with Android, iOS, Chrome for Mac, and Chrome for Windows
- Easy setup: Plug into any HDTV and connect to your home WiFi network
- Box includes Chromecast, HDMI extender, USB power cable, and power adapter
Church Application
It’s obvious to see that Chromecast is really handy, and for only $35, it’s hard to argue.
Since Chromecast uses connectivity via WiFi, you could easily connect to your overhead projection or compatible televisions. Showing videos for youth group or clips during a sermon would be really easy! Not to mention traveling ministers who could easily project their presentations straight from their mobile device.
As Chromecast development moves forward and the hardware spreads, I’m sure more and more creative uses will spring up.
How would you use Chromecast in the Church?
Learn more on the Chromecast website, purchase online from retailers like Amazon, or learn how to receive one for free for a limited time.
Eric J says
As neat as the Chromecast is, I would not use it in the church for presentations. As far as I know anyone can take over the Chromecast there is no sort of pin code system for privacy or security.
Eric Dye says
That would be something to look at for sure. 🙂
Todd says
We use it at our church but we don’t give out our WiFi password.
Chris Toole says
I’m curious about whether its possible to use chromecast on 2 separate tvs. For example, we would like to show the pastor’s sermon notes on a tv upfront for the congregation, but also on a tv at the back for the pastor to follow. Is this possible using a single chromecast device, multiple chromecast devices, or other solution?
Eric Dye says
THIS is a very good question…let’s see if we can get an answer…
Chris Hunnicutt says
Should be as easy as using a HDMI splitter:
http://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Amplified-splitter-XBOX360-Blu-ray/dp/B008B7ARRK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1391095338&sr=8-2&keywords=hdmi+splitter
Stephanie says
I was interested in this question so I found some info:
“Multiple users can cast to the TV provided they are both using Cast supported apps and are on the same Wi-Fi network. The only way to prevent others from casting to your TV would be to password protect your Wi-Fi network”
My biggest hurdle with Chromecast has been WiFi security setting and being able to bypass them (including AP isolation etc..)
Jennifer G says
I would use the PlayOn Service; you have more control over who can access your media (as your computer is your server) and it so user friendly.
Rick Parsley says
We are using Propresenter 5 on an iMac with dual output . 2nd output goes to Overhead projector I want the same image to be cast to Chromecast. So far I am only able to cast the entire desktop, not just the signal going to projector. ProPresenter tech support did not have the answer. Is there anyone here that can help?
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Thanks !
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Sammy says
Can I livestream church service with my phone camera on chromecast