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  • Apr 24, 2023
  • Joined Mar 19, 2023
  • csis01 Why not just install those on your TV?

    We have a few older (not smart) TV's which aren't connected to a providers tuner and/or don't have WiFi or LAN.
    Chromecast is an ideal solution to get them connected.

    • I have casting to Chromecast working. But you need to login to Google

      • Install the regular Google tools via GOS Apps
      • Enable Network and Nearby devices for Google Play services and Play store (not sure if this is mandatory)
      • Install Google Home app.

      Login to a Google account is mandatory to get it working.
      It works for Netflix and Videoland (mandatory for the wife ;-) Have not tested with apps but it'll probably work.

      BTW if you create an empty profile (Settings > System > Multiple users) with only these tools installed, Google only collects the bare minimal.

      • Indeed it works with Network Access enabled:

        • Google Play services
        • Google Play Store
        • Google Services Framework

        Have you guys noticed that when you enable Camera permission -> Ask every time in the DigiD app, the app doesn't prompt you for camera access if the Google services above are enabled?

      • treequell On my old phone (Android 8.1) the behavior was different. Bluetooth icon is shown when active. That's why I asked. Thanks for clarifying!

        • If I turn on Bluetooth the status icon is not showing in the notification bar at the top of my screen.
          The same counts for NFC, Location, Auto-rotate and Torch (and maybe some others).

          Is there an option to turn this on?