

If your phone rings you can answer it without interrupting the flow.

You can even queue up the next episode or film to watch on your phone or screen while the current stream you’re watching on your TV continues to play. Netflix on Chromecast lets you use your phone or tablet as a second screen – you can search for the TV episodes or films you want to watch on Netflix and cast them to the screen. It works seamlessly, easily letting you ‘cast catch-up shows to your TV with the simple tap of the Cast icon – that little rectangle with the RSS-style waves bottom-left.Īfter BBC iPlayer one of the first things we check for when we get a new smart TV device is whether or not you can get Netflix on it. Read our reviews of the original and 2015 editions of ChromecastThe BBC’s beloved iPlayer is supported by literally hundreds of smart TV platforms and Chromecast is no exception. Get these Chromecast apps downloaded right away, to really make the most of your Google streamer. That means they may not work in your territory (unless you use a VPN).Īs well as our choices for best apps, we’ve also included a personal wishlist of services that aren’t yet Chromecast-compatible, as well as some decidedly naff apps to steer well clear of.

Once you’ve downloaded the mandatory Chromecast apps (here’s the iTunes and Google Play links), check out this selection of our favourite apps to get the most from your nifty telly dongle. As we’re a UK-based publication, the Chromecast apps listed here are UK-centric. Here’s our pick of the best Chromecast apps you can enjoy in 2017. However, Google’s mini device is also much more than that thanks to the great selection of apps that you can download. The Google Chromecast is a cheap and extremely cheerful streaming device, which can be used to enjoy any number of on-demand video services on your TV.
