Google Streamer Storage

[farbar1]

So I have a Google Streamer with 32gb of inbuilt storage. I can connect a USB Hub to the streamer but what do I do with it all? How do I use the inbuilt 32gb and what do I use the USB Hub for? I thought maybe I could stream photos but that doesn't seem to work. Unless I am missing something, it all seems pointless.

[Derickf]

Hi there!

Thanks for posting in the community! I can understand that it can be confusing when you have 32GB of storage in your Chromecast and don't know what to do with that storage. Let me quickly explain: the 32GB of storage will allow you to download more apps, and you can also see your pictures, but it is important to have those pictures in a Google Photo account. 

For more information, you can take a look at the following links: Meet the new Google TV Streamer (4K), Google TV Streamer (4K).

Feel free to reply if you have any questions. 

Best regards,

Derick

[farbar1]

Thanks for your reply. I have photos in a Google Photo account but I still cannot find how to stream them using this device.

Thanks

[Derickf]

Hi there!

Thanks for your reply. Here you will find the steps about how to add an album from Google Photos to your Chromecast.

1. Through the Google Home app
2. Open the Google Home app Google Home app.
3. Tap and hold your device's tile.
4. At the top right corner, tap Settings .
5. Scroll down, then tap Ambient mode > Google Photos.

For more information  you can take a look at the following article: Ambient screensaver for Chromecast and Google TV Streame

I’ll be waiting for your reply.

Regards, 

Derick.

[farbar1]

It seems that I can only show my photos as a screen saver. I can't take (say) a USB Flash drive with my holiday photos and stream them to my TV using the streamer. I don't understand why I connected a USB Hub to the streamer - it seems totally useless. I am yet to understand what this thing does that my smart TV and a chromecast didn't do. Thanks for your help though.

[Derickf]

Hey there!

Thank you for your reply. The main purpose of the Chromecast is to stream web information. Not all USB devices are compatible or formatted in a way that the Chromecast can read, even though some models contain a USB port. The file format, the device's partition, or even incompatibilities between the Chromecast and the USB device could be the cause that the chromecast doesn’t recognise the storage devices and files.

Don't hesitate to keep posting if you need more help,

Regards, 

Derick.

[farbar1]

Thanks for all that. It just seems that I have spent a lot of money for no real benefit. I still have no idea how I could use the 32 gb of storage or the additional storage that I have attached. Seems to me like a solution looking for a problem.

[Derickf]

Hi there!

Thanks for your reply. 

I’m sorry to hear about the inconvenience you are having with your Chromecast. Your feedback is invaluable to us and helps us identify areas for improvement. Then here I send you the feedback form where you can put your suggestions and share your experience. 

If you still have assistance, you can keep posting.

Regards, 

Derick.