Chromecast compatibility¶

Google has made several different versions of it's Chromecast line of devices. Additionally, other companies have released similar devices that support the Chromecast protocol. The table below summarizes their support status in Wahoo! Results:

First generation¶

– Working

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Second generation¶

– Untested, but should work

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Third generation¶

– Working

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Chromecast w/ Google TV¶

– Configuration required

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TiVo Stream 4K¶

– Working

Required configuration changes¶

Chromecast w/ Google TV¶

In their default configuration, the Chromecast w/ Google TV devices will timeout after 10 minutes and return to "ambient mode." To prevent this, a few settings must be changed:

Disable power saving - Go to Settings ( icon) System Power & Energy - Set "Turn off display" to "Never"
Enable "developer mode"

- Go to Settings ( icon) System About - Scroll down to "Android TV OS Build" and repeatedly click on it until the message "You are now a developer" appears
Enable "Stay awake"

- Go to Settings ( icon) System Developer options - Enable "Stay awake"