topic How do I set output resolution fixed for what old TV can show? in Streaming

How do I set output resolution fixed for what old TV can show?

ebbe — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 20:18:01 GMT

hi - I have just bought an 3rd gen Chromecast (not TV version). I am using it on an old TV, with conversion to a DVI input in the TV the TV does NOT have a HDMI input, only DVI).

The Chromecast only shows part of pause photos, of casting stuff either its from iPhone or Windows Chrome browser.

For now I cannot use the Chromecast. I need a way to force the Chromecast to always send out in displaymode either 1360x768 or 1024x768.

Hope you can help.

Kind regards

/ebbe

Re: How do I set output resolution fixed for what old TV can show?

JenniferV — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:04:13 GMT

Hello ebbe,

Thanks for reaching out. The Chromecast devices are intended to be connected to an HDMI port of a TV to fully use the device. I'd suggest you plug in the Chromecast on a different TV screen that has an HDMI port. You can check this support website article to see the requirements to use the Chromecast device.

Thanks,

Jennifer

Re: How do I set output resolution fixed for what old TV can show?

ebbe — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 08:55:07 GMT

hi Jennifer,

That is not an option, no. I bought the Chromecast hoping that it would be versatile enough to support this setup. I'm a little disappointed here, thought the Chromecast offered more possibilities.

Now I may look elsewhere for a different solution - either an Apple TV, a stick-computer or e.g. an Arduino.

Regards, Ebbe

Re: How do I set output resolution fixed for what old TV can show?

JenniferV — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 17:48:05 GMT

Hi ebbe,

We hear you and we understand why you feel that way. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and their features. I'd suggest you send feedback about this using the Google Home app.

Let me know if you still have questions and concerns otherwise, I'll be locking this thread after 24 hours.

Best,

Jennifer