Chromecast

Digital signage via the Chromecast with Google TV

Castit has developed an efficient solution that lets you use your Chromecast with Google TV as a digital signage player. You can then send content to the screen(s) of your choice via the Chromecast.

Castit offers you an extensive toolkit for creating digital signage content. For example, you can easily highlight products, make important announcements or entertain your audience on digital information screens. Because you can also use Castit with the Chromecast, it is an affordable and accessible digital signage solution for everyone.

A short introduction

Businesses are looking for innovative ways to catch their visitors' attention. Digital signage is a good solution for this. It is a modern way of providing information, designed to show any kind of information you want on screens. You can find out more about what digital signage involves exactly here.

However, it can be a challenge if you manage several digital signage screens at once. How do you keep all the balls in the air and make sure every screen gets relevant and engaging content? Castit is fully equipped for this. Our solution works with a wide range of media players and devices, including when you want to use your Google Chromecast for digital signage.

Why choose Castit?

Get started right away

You don't need much for Castit digital signage. A screen, a Chromecast and a computer, and you can get started!

User-friendly

You manage all your screens remotely through our platform. No worries! You start with a detailed walkthrough of the system.

Support

Our team is ready to help with advice, installation and support. From one screen to hundreds of locations, we grow with you.

Digital signage with Google Chromecast: how does it work?

Digital signage with Google Chromecast works simply but effectively. With this small device you can turn any screen into digital signage. The Chromecast with Google TV is a small dongle that plugs into the HDMI port of a screen or monitor. Over the local Wi-Fi network, it is the link between the screen and the "remote control" (a phone, tablet or computer) on which you access the digital signage system and manage and broadcast content. The content is sent from the digital signage system to the screens via the Google Chromecast.

As soon as a user creates or selects content in the digital signage system and wants to cast it to the screen, a command is sent to the Chromecast with Google TV. The device is instructed to fetch the content and play it on the screen. From that moment on, the Chromecast fetches the content itself from the internet source; the digital signage screen then runs on its own and does not need constant attention from users.

The Chromecast with Google TV supports a wide range of apps and streaming services. Besides streaming digital signage content, the Chromecast can also be used for other purposes. What's more, you can plug the Chromecast into any device and switch to another monitor or screen at any time. In this way, one small device gives you a very versatile solution.

Setting up Castit digital signage on the Google Chromecast

Setting up Castit digital signage on the Chromecast with Google TV is not difficult. We'll walk you through it step by step:

1. Create a Castit account: create a free account here. If you need a more extensive version with more features, you can choose a licence.
2. Download the Castit app: Once you have created an account, download the Castit app to the device from which you access the system and manage and cast content. The app is supported on various platforms, including Windows, Linux and Android.
3. Connect the Chromecast with Google TV to your screen: Plug the Chromecast into the HDMI port of the screen or monitor you want to use as a digital signage screen.
4. Start the Castit app: Open the Castit app you installed earlier on your device and log in with your details.
5. Create content and schedule it: Use the Castit app to create dynamic and engaging content quickly and easily. Upload images, videos and slideshows and combine them into different broadcasts for different audiences. Schedule the broadcasts for the time you want.
6. Connect to the Chromecast with Google TV: As soon as your content is ready to be cast, you can select the Chromecast with Google TV in the app; devices are detected automatically.
7. Start broadcasting: You can cast your content to the selected Chromecast with Google TV, which then shows it on the screen. Voilà! Your digital signage with Google Chromecast is up and running.

This is how you can use the Chromecast with Google TV to turn any screen into digital signage and give your audience engaging and relevant content.

Is it right for you?

At an average price of 40 euros, the Google Chromecast with Google TV is a lot cheaper than most other digital signage players. What's more, the Google Chromecast works with many devices, so you can use it with almost any screen. And it is a simple solution that is ready to use in no time.

The Google Chromecast covers all the important basics of digital signage, but it is less suited to advanced features. It also cannot be controlled remotely: you need to be nearby to send content to the device. So whether this is the right solution for you depends on your wishes and requirements.

What does Castit digital signage cost?

Castit offers different price plans to suit different situations, depending on your needs and requirements for digital signage. You can find the price plans here. The flexibility of our packages makes Castit digital signage available to both large and small businesses, from start-ups to large enterprises.

The price depends on the number of screens, the features you need and the support you require. If you have special requirements, we will make you a tailored quote.

Investing in Castit digital signage can bring you many benefits in both the short and the long term. Businesses use Castit as a marketing tool, sharing product information and offers to boost sales. It is also a widely used solution for improving internal communication within your organisation. It is an affordable and effective tool that lets you take your digital signage to the next level.

Digital signage with Google Chromecast in a nutshell

Digital signage with the Chromecast with Google TV is:

1. An affordable solution: the Google Chromecast with Google TV is much cheaper than other digital signage players
2. Easy to use: the device is installed in a few steps and you can start streaming digital signage content. Even for less technical people, it is a piece of cake.
3. Versatile: On the Google Chromecast with Google TV you have access to a wide and varied range of apps and streaming services, so you have a lot to offer visitors.
4. Compatible: The Chromecast can be installed on almost any device, which means you can turn almost any screen into digital signage.

These benefits make digital signage with Google Chromecast an accessible and efficient way to share information with visitors, customers and employees.

Start broadcasting today: create a free Castit account, download the app and use your Chromecast with Google TV to stream content.