Best Chromecast Apps to Improve your TV Experience
Chromecast is a thing of beauty. Something that lets you transform an otherwise ‘dumb’ tv into something smart and desirable…or at least a little cleverer than it once used to be. For those who don’t know, Chromecast is a little thing you plug into your HDMI port on your television and you can then mirror your tablets, computers, macs, phones and anything else that might use the WiFi onto your tv screen.
MegaCast – Chromecast player
MegaCast is first on our list and that’s down to the fact it’s worth trying out on any Android device. If Chromecast doesn’t support a particular video then MegaCast will convert it without having to wait thanks to real-time trans-coding. It’s organized and it’s a powerful tool making Chromecast much more enjoyable.
AllCast
AllCast is a fantastic app that not only works with Chromecast but also Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku and many more. You can enjoy all of the content from your Android device easily on your big screen, add subtitles and enhance the experience through different settings. The free version does have a limit on viewing time though but if you find it useful there is paid version you should consider.
Netflix
Netflix is the app which started it all…maybe not literally but it was one of the first streaming platforms and have since gone on to consist of a huge library of HD movies and TV shows. Of course you probably already knew all that, but if you have an Android running on 4.1 or higher then you can use your Chromecast to access this fantastic library on your television. What more could you need?
CastPad for Chromecast
This one steers away from streaming media and focuses more on entertainment. You can draw anything you want to on your tablet and your screen will bring it to life, making it a handy app to keep the kids entertained or to use for some kind of family game. You can adjust brush sizes and colors and then create HD masterpieces.
Pocket Casts
Lastly we have Pocket Casts. This handy little app lets you manage your favorite podcasts across different platforms and even through the cloud. You can sync between Android and iOS, change themes and customize it to make it more your style. If you’re a lover of podcasts then you’ll appreciate this app.
