Chromecast compatibility¶
Google has made several different versions of it's Chromecast line of devices. The table below summarizes their support status in Wahoo! Results:
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:
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Disable power saving - Go to Settings ( icon) System Power & Energy - Set "Turn off display" to "Never"
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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
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Enable "Stay awake"
- Go to Settings ( icon) System Developer options - Enable "Stay awake"