5 Chromecast tricks to unlock your TV's full potential (including a hidden streaming hack)

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Since 2014, Google's Chromecast has been an affordable means for helping viewers turn their older model TVs into smart TVs, allowing them to stream content from their phones, tablets, and computers to a bigger screen. Also: Is your Chromecast still throwing errors? This fix will get you streaming again Alas, the era of the Chromecast has come to an end. Google is replacing it with the Google TV Streamer, promising a faster processor, Thread and Matter integration, and the ability to summarize TV episodes or whole seasons, among other new tricks. But that doesn't mean the Chromecast is obsolete yet; in fact, Google has promised to continue providing software and security updates for now. I found a number of cool things anyone can do with their trusty Chromecast that most users are unaware of. 1. Cast your favorite tunes to your TV Numerous music streaming platforms, such as Spotify, SiriusXM, Amazon Music, and Pandora, can stream music directly to your Chromecast d ... Read full article.