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    I have experience using Chromecast but somehow I felt there are some limitations.

    I explored other options like Miracast or Anycast pero gusto ko sana makahingi ng review kung meron man.

    I dont watch Netflix etc. I just want to cast live stream boxing matches on a weekend or movies I downloaded.

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    Ok naman ako with my Chromecast. Casting via YouTube is very seamless. But even with other video streaming sites/apps, I just use Google Home to cast the entire screen.

    Minsan nagiging buggy but I just restart the app and it's fine again.

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    Chromecast is also good! However if you are looking for other options you might want to checkout android media players.

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    Chromecast user din ako although iOS ang phone ko. OK naman. Di ko lang ma cast ang buong screen and walang option na mag cast ng fmovies. :D

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    For movies downloaded you can DLNA it with anycast

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    Quote Originally Posted by kisshmet View Post
    For movies downloaded you can DLNA it with anycast

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    For this, I only need the Anycast dongle that will be plugged in the HDMI port of the TV?

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    Chromecast works best with... Netflix, YouTube and Google Play purchases.
    There are videos where you see the "Cast" icon and it also works, but sometimes it's not perfect (I use it with the TFC App)

    Anycast is a dongle that supports both Miracast and Airplay... Handy if you also have Apple devices... Nightmare for me since my primary phone is a Nexus and it doesn't support Miracast.

    Miracast, I feel like its on the way out... Not even sure if Samsung devices still support it... It does work on my Zenfone, but that's about it.

    So if you use an iOS device. Anycast will be a an inexpensive way to mirror your screen to a TV using Airplay.

    Android, Chromecast will be the best option for you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ice15 View Post
    Chromecast works best with... Netflix, YouTube and Google Play purchases.
    There are videos where you see the "Cast" icon and it also works, but sometimes it's not perfect (I use it with the TFC App)

    Anycast is a dongle that supports both Miracast and Airplay... Handy if you also have Apple devices... Nightmare for me since my primary phone is a Nexus and it doesn't support Miracast.

    Miracast, I feel like its on the way out... Not even sure if Samsung devices still support it... It does work on my Zenfone, but that's about it.

    So if you use an iOS device. Anycast will be a an inexpensive way to mirror your screen to a TV using Airplay.

    Android, Chromecast will be the best option for you.
    yung anycast ba yung available sa lazada na tag less than 500?

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    Quote Originally Posted by robot.sonic View Post
    yung anycast ba yung available sa lazada na tag less than 500?
    Yun din naisip ko... Bought mine for less than 350

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    Quote Originally Posted by ice15 View Post
    Chromecast works best with... Netflix, YouTube and Google Play purchases.
    There are videos where you see the "Cast" icon and it also works, but sometimes it's not perfect (I use it with the TFC App)

    Anycast is a dongle that supports both Miracast and Airplay... Handy if you also have Apple devices... Nightmare for me since my primary phone is a Nexus and it doesn't support Miracast.

    Miracast, I feel like its on the way out... Not even sure if Samsung devices still support it... It does work on my Zenfone, but that's about it.

    So if you use an iOS device. Anycast will be a an inexpensive way to mirror your screen to a TV using Airplay.

    Android, Chromecast will be the best option for you.
    The problem I have with Chromecast is that it was not able to Mirror my ASUS zenfone.

    I already found an app that can play and cast my downloaded movies.

    BUT I am not sure if it can cast web browsers like Chrome or Puffin where I usually watch live stream sports (NBA, NFL, MLB, Boxing)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lew_Alcindor View Post
    The problem I have with Chromecast is that it was not able to Mirror my ASUS zenfone.

    I already found an app that can play and cast my downloaded movies.

    BUT I am not sure if it can cast web browsers like Chrome or Puffin where I usually watch live stream sports (NBA, NFL, MLB, Boxing)
    May "cast" option yun inside the Chromecast settings...

    You should be able to mirror the screen

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lew_Alcindor View Post
    For this, I only need the Anycast dongle that will be plugged in the HDMI port of the TV?
    yes..set it in DLNA mode not in mirror mode

    you will need a DLNA server active to share the video, picture and music files across your LAN

    a DLNA controller app to control the playing of those video files to your anycast dongle will also be required

    some apps in chromebook have URL option, that means playing your stream to the anycast dongle which in turn display it to the LCD/LED screen

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lew_Alcindor View Post
    For this, I only need the Anycast dongle that will be plugged in the HDMI port of the TV?
    yes..set it in DLNA mode not in mirror mode

    you will also need a DLNA server app active to share the video, picture and music files across your LAN on a smartphone or tablet

    a DLNA controller app to control the playing of those video files to your anycast dongle will also be required

    some apps in chromebook have URL option, that means playing your stream to the anycast dongle which in turn will display it to the LCD/LED screen

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    Hi po. Up ko lang 'to since last post was more than a year ago and there might be an update. What's good to get these days? A link would be nice hehe. Phone is Huawei Mate 20 Pro. Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Little Missy View Post
    Hi po. Up ko lang 'to since last post was more than a year ago and there might be an update. What's good to get these days? A link would be nice hehe. Phone is Huawei Mate 20 Pro. Thanks.

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    Chromecast pa rin. Marami sa Lazada.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jut703 View Post
    Chromecast pa rin. Marami sa Lazada.

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    Ah ok. Thank you. [emoji5][emoji106]

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    Quote Originally Posted by Little Missy View Post
    Hi po. Up ko lang 'to since last post was more than a year ago and there might be an update. What's good to get these days? A link would be nice hehe. Phone is Huawei Mate 20 Pro. Thanks.

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    is your tv smart or android na? if yes, may installed netflix app na kadalasan yan. if not, Chromecast is a good choice if Netflix or streaming lang naman, do not settle for any brand. or if you want, you can buy android tv box like MiBox, aside from you can install streaming apps it is also a media player and much more.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tha_Mann View Post
    is your tv smart or android na? if yes, may installed netflix app na kadalasan yan. if not, Chromecast is a good choice if Netflix or streaming lang naman, do not settle for any brand. or if you want, you can buy android tv box like MiBox, aside from you can install streaming apps it is also a media player and much more.
    No, just a regular TV. Aside from Netflix I also use streaming sites. I think I'm sold with the Chromecast. I hardly watch TV naman but I want to share what I'm watching with my dad. Thank you! [emoji106]

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    Them screencast dongle doesnt allow netflix to be mirrored ah...

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    Quote Originally Posted by sirkosero View Post
    Them screencast dongle doesnt allow netflix to be mirrored ah...

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    Aww. Do you have recommendations for what's best for Netflix? Mostly movies ko gagamitin so I can watch with my dad. Thanks sir.

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