Has anyone tried using a Chromecast dongle with this. I was curious if the usb type B input behind the projector would power a Chromecast dongle?
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The USB Type B port doesn't provide power and is for service only. (Type A provides power, Type B receives)
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It does not. Get this to solve it.The InstaOutlet® for Media Players Chromecast, Roku, Apple TV
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I couldn't get one to work on mine without the power adapter. Then again, I have yet to find a TV that would power any of my Chromecasts, so I have had to use the power adapter for all of them. I have tried (all relatively new (less than 3 years old) models: Samsung plasma, Sharp Aquos LED, Vizio LED, and W1070, and the Chromecast always needs the power adapter, so I think that their "Powered by the HDMI port" claim is a bit of a stretch for all but a very few models.
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Disappointingly found out that it doesn't. Answer below gives clarity that type b receives power, type a supplies power, so explains why it doesn't work.
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I can confirm it does not work. The on-board USB port does not provide power.
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I bought a chromecast but have not tried it on projector . I'm pretty sure it would work. But chromecast also comes with power adapter in case u don't have usb port available
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Chromecast is an enlarged thumb drive-sized dongle that plugs into a modern television set's HDMI port and allows you to stream media from your existing computer or mobile device through your home WiFi network and onto your TV screen. It works over wifi, and your local (or home) network. Bluetooth technology isn't used, so I don't think it can help you there.
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Generally you need to select a different audio output from your source device. I watched a movie from my ipad mini connected to the projector via a HDMI cable and used bluetooth for the sound to my Bose headset. I am going to try a bluetooth dongle to hook up a surround sound system. So far the wireless projection is pretty much false advertising. From an iPad it only does pictures and documents loaded in a special app. No video, PPT, etc. Useless!!!
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I'm not sure about that particular brand but if it has dlp link then this is a universal for active dlp link. Usually has a dongle attached for dlp unless its built into the actual projector.
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I have been unable to find a remote for the projector. I also have not been able to find the computer, iPhone, or iPad cord or adapter for the USB input port. I have a perfectly good projector that is unsuitable for every intended use. Wish I knew that before I bought it.
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Dear Valued Customer,Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, chromecast does not work for this model.
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It depends upon what you want to display via the projector. What is your video/audio out? You that port and get an appropriate adapter. I returned mind because the color was terrible. But I think there were several input ports I was using HDMI. I think it had s video and RCA also, but I'm not sure. Check the specs online to see what input ports it has.
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I play my projector thru my computer. My computer is capable of surround sound. I just tell it to pump the sound out thru the computer instead of the hdmi.
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Yes! Its best to use the remote that comes with it so you can switch to different inputs. I have the Chromecast hooked up myself it works fine. It also displays 1080p if you have a source that plays 1080p such as blu ray, ps4, Xbox one.
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I have not tested this, but would guess it would. My setup is I have a surround sound system which several hdmi and other connections to it and one hdmi cable out to this and I am able to switch with no problems. I plan to test this out, but I do not currently have a chromecast.
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Nice to meet you. The mini port to HDMI actually worked well for me...I only use for my projector but it gets the job done well. No problems at all thus far. Hope this helps.
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Normally no usb power source is needed when chromecast is powered by AC power supply. Then the item will be able to draw power from chromecast.
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Most likely no. I had a terrible experience with this. Better invest in a Chromecast
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I frequently use my projector with a Dell lap top running Google Chrome. If you can use some operating system on ipad, it probably will allow a second display. specify the output display as an output to a computer output connector that can connect to the projector. Then use the projector functions to accept computer input. Sorry I cannot guaranty that this will will work.
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No, there is no HDMI outlet on the back to accomodate a chromecast or similar adapter. Only S-Video for better sharpness of the broadcast.
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Could not get HDMI to work. Charge works great. I am using Chromecast with much satisfaction. I have Netflix and using my tablet as a remote control,stream from my WiFi to TV with good quality. Also ESPN, YouTube, and others are supported.
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Chromecast plugs in to a USB port, and this doesn't have a USB port, so that probably wouldn't work.