We’ve compiled a list of the best apps and extensions so you can really get the most out of your Chromecast device. You are already aware of iPlayer, Netflix and YouTube here are some others.
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Plex
If you’ve got a computer full of movies, TV shows and music then Plex is a great way to enjoy them on just about any device – including Chromecast. Plex has full support for Chromecast and is the best way to enjoy films and TV shows stored on a computer or NAS on the big screen. You can Cast from Plex via either the Android or iOS apps. Plex on Google play
Vevo
The famous Video streaming app is a great platform to explore latest content and keeps you updated with new releases from your selected favorite artists. The app has compatibility with Chromecast so now you can stream the videos on your TV as well in full HD.
CastPad for Chromecast
Castpad is a drawing app, it lets you draw on your mobile device with several brushes, colors and brush adjuster options and while you draw on your phone, you can see it pop on your TV’s screen thanks to its Chromecast compatibility.
VideoStream
Another one of the video streaming apps, VideoStream is much like a VLC player which can stream movies, videos, mp3 and mp4 content right from your computer to your TV without any additional plugins needed.
Twitch
Twitch for gamers, has also added support for Chromecast. The app lets you stream game videos, play your favorite games and also receive broadcasts and watch other player play your favorite games. Android apk iOS
Pandora
Pandora, the famous radio streaming app now comes with Chromecast support where you can explore more than 100 radio channels, browse genres and also customize your stations and more.
iHeartRadio
iHeartRadio, the famous music and radio streaming app has been designed to run with Chromecast and lets you stream several music genres, radio channels, news, sports channels, shows and more.
BBC iPlayer
Good news for BBC iPlayer users in UK is that you can now stream live TV, broadcasts and shows not only on your mobile device but on your TV as well through Chromecast compatible BBC iPlayer.
Pocket Casts
Pocket Casts is one of the Podcast player and catcher app that has the ability to sync between multiple devices and supports streaming for both audio and video content. It gives you access to you personal media files, photos, videos, music and movies from your computer or mobile device as well as your cloud storage and lets you watch your content on TV.
