Chromecast: the 10 best apps for google's set-top box
Google's Chromecast is now also available in Germany. Time for apps! We present you the most exciting ten applications for the media stick.
1st place: Nothing without setup - the Chromecast app
You cannot use your Chromecast stick without the free official Google setup app. After the quick and intuitive setup, you can start right away.
2nd place: The CastStore - everything your Chromecast desires
The Chromecast store has the largest contiguous list of all apps that work with Chromecast - handy.
3rd place: AllCast - the universal media player
An old hand among the Chromecast apps: the free Allcast lets you stream all media content from your tablet or smartphone to your TV via Chromecast. However, you need the 3.65 euro premium version, for example to watch video streams for longer than a minute.
4th place: VEVO - the YouTube alternative with music video streaming
When it comes to music videos, the free portal Vevo is a good alternative to YouTube. Chromecast support is also available in the latest versions.
5th place: All media libraries in one Chromecast app - MediaThek Cast
Even without a Chromecast connection, the free MediaThek Cast app would be great, as it combines the ARD, ZDF, Arte and 3Sat media libraries in one ad-free app. Thanks to Chromecast, you can now enjoy the video offers on TV.
6th place: Pocket Casts - podcasts in perfection
Pocket Casts is an almost 3 euro expensive, great solution to listen to podcasts on Android devices. Chromecast support was added in the latest version. Now you can also hear or see your subscriptions on TV.
7th place: Polaris Office - presentations on TV
Via Polaris Office you can open PowerPoint presentations and any other documents directly on your TV or projector connected to the Chromecast. Your smartphone serves as a remote control.
8th place: MyCastscreen - alternative Chromecast start screen
With the help of the 72 cent MyCastScreen app, you can display a personalized start screen with weather, location information and RSS news on your TV.
9th place: GamingCast - classic games on TV
With GamingCast for 1.00 Euro you can play some retro games on smartphone and TV. Chromecast connects. Tetris, Snake or Flapper can be played in multiplayer on the TV.
10th place: Tic Tac Toe - 3 wins with the Chromecast
Tic Tac Toe for Chromecast catapults the popular paper game into the 21st century. Here you can compete for free in multiplayer against another device connected to the Chromecast.
You can find an even larger selection of powerful Chromecast apps in this picture gallery.
Chromecast 2: The new streaming stick can do that
If you have all the apps, all you have to do is set up Chromecast on your smartphone.