That is why we have compiled a series of applications with which to make the most of this accessory. If you are new to a Chromecast it will come in handy, but also if you have had one for a long time and even if you have it in a drawer.
Of course, we want to make you a important announcement and it is that the Chromecast with Google TV works differently from the traditional Chromecast and that is why in the oldest ones there is no possibility of installing some apps. However, knowing that you can send content from your mobile, you shouldn’t have any problems using the apps.
video apps
It is evident that the main use made of a TV is to consume content. And of course, your Chromecast doesn’t just do that, it offers tools that might not normally be available on your device.
Youtube
We start with the video portal par excellence. If you have an Android mobile, almost certainly YouTube will be installed by default and with the Chromecast you can see your youtubers favorites on the big screen.
Twitch is increasingly successful and there are many creators who are moving to the streaming platform. It has a mobile app and, how could it be otherwise, is also compatible with Chromecast.
Netflix
A movie or a series? Netflix has lots of options and with the Chromecast we can see them directly from the mobile to the television. Of course, we do not guarantee that you will find something to see soon.
Netflix
HBO
The HBO app may not be the best valued, but support for Chromecast could not be missing. Connect and enjoy series like ‘Games of Thrones’‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ or ‘The Wire’.
HBO
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon and Google don’t get along at all, but for a while now they buried the hatchet and it is now possible to cast Prime Video content to Chromecast (previously it was only possible if you had a Fire Stick). In the end they ended up going through the hoop.
amazon prime video
Disney+
If you are a fan of Star Wars or Marvel, Disney + is your platform streaming, but there is much more content besides these sagas. How could it be otherwise, it is compatible with Google’s Chromecast.
Disney+
Kodi
Kodi is a must on any TV. The possibilities offered by its add-ons are endless and in it we can watch TV channels, listen to music, access services like YouTube and much more. A versatile multimedia center tailored to your needs.
Kodi
Plex
Plex is the Netflix of those who do not want to pay a subscription and they prefer to make their own catalogue. From the app you can manage the library you have on your PC and project the content remotely on the TV with the help of Chromecast.
pluto tv
Pluto TV arrived in Spain recently and we have loved it. It is a totally free service, which does not require registration and allows us to see a lot of content, both live and on demand. Try it, you won’t regret it.
pluto tv
VLC
If you want to play multimedia content that you have stored on your mobile, VLC is your app. There is no format that can resist and it also has support for Chromecast.
VLC
Music and podcast apps
Something that modern televisions and Chromecasts change is that you no longer need to be in front of them to enjoy content. Proof of this is the musical and podcast content thanks to applications like the ones we review below.
Spotify
The streaming music platform par excellence also allows us to cast the content to the TV with Chromecast, even if you are using the free version.
Spotify
tide
Tidal is a less well-known service, but no less complete for that. It stands out above all for content curation and the option to listen in high quality (if you pay for that version, of course). We do not guarantee that the speakers of your TV will reproduce with the same fidelity, but you can at least try.
tide
AppleMusic
Although it seems strange to us, Apple Music also has an Android versionso if you use Apple’s streaming music service, you’ll be able to bring it to your Chromecast as well.
AppleMusic
TuneInRadio
If yours is the radio, in TuneIn you can tune in to countless stations over the Internet and listen to them on your mobile or your TV if you use Chromecast.
iVoox
For podcasts, iVoox is perhaps one of the best known and most used apps. There are quite a few exclusive programs for this platform and if you are at home you can put them on TV quickly.
iVoox
Google Podcasts
The Google podcast app is one of the simplest you can find. Its strength is not the recommendation of content, but its simplicity makes it a very practical tool for those who do not want too many functionalities.
Google Podcasts
Other apps compatible with Chromecast
In a more general category, we can find applications and even games that will help you to maximize your Google Chromecast.
Google Photos
If you want to see the photos of your last trip on TV, with Google Photos you can easily launch an album or your entire library. Images and videos are played as slideshows and even you can make them the background of the Chromecast idle screen.
Google Photos
google slides
Google’s version of Powerpoint also allows us to see the content on a large screen. When we cast the presentation to the Chromecast, the mobile interface changes and becomes a remote control to be able to move between the slides.
google slides
alien invaders
We finish our selection with a funniest game. The mechanics is like Space Invaders and supports up to six players at once. Each one must install the game on their mobile and use the controls on the screen to move their plane and kill as many aliens as possible.