The Pianoman 1,532 Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 Not specifically computer I know but does anybody know anything about Google Chromecast? I know its a streaming device but are there any fees? Ultimately I am thinking of stopping TV licence so ultimately the TV will go. Presumably it will still work on a monitor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 I had one in its box for years. Never used it and ended up giving it away. My understanding is it's just a local 'transmitter'. For sending signals around the home. Mine was just the audio version. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,088 Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 The Chromecast device plugs into an HMDI port on the TV and allows you to send videos, etc, from a PC, tablet, or phone, which supports ‘casting’. https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/6006232?hl=en-GB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,409 Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 Not sure how a Chromecast would make a licence unnecessary. https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/topics/Live-TV-and-how-you-watch-it A TV Licence covers you to watch or record TV programmes live on any channel or TV service. This includes watching TV live online. A TV Licence also covers you to download or watch BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer. This applies to any device and provider you use, including: TV sets (including smart TVs) DVD, Blu-ray and VHS recorders Laptops and desktop computers Tablets, mobile phones and other portable devices Digital boxes or PVRs (such as Sky, Virgin Media or BT TV) Games consoles Media streaming devices (such as Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku and Now TV) Freeview, Freesat or YouView Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted February 1, 2022 Report Share Posted February 1, 2022 On 1/26/2022 at 3:39 PM, The Pianoman said: Not specifically computer I know but does anybody know anything about Google Chromecast? I know its a streaming device but are there any fees? Ultimately I am thinking of stopping TV licence so ultimately the TV will go. Presumably it will still work on a monitor. Or just use your TV to watch DVDs, no license required for that, gone are the days when a license was needed just to OWN a TV set, not anymore. Retailers have no legal obligation to request name & address details from TV purchasers either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted February 1, 2022 Report Share Posted February 1, 2022 I bought one for my company many years ago. It had a built in video player and was used for instructional purposes. I had a visit from a licensing inspector to enquire as to why I hadn’t got a TV licence. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,532 Posted February 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2022 4 hours ago, catfan said: Or just use your TV to watch DVDs, no license required for that, gone are the days when a license was needed just to OWN a TV set, not anymore. Retailers have no legal obligation to request name & address details from TV purchasers either. This is what I am coming to really. It is difficult to get the proper info on this even online. So far as I can make out you only need a licence, to watch any BBC Channels including BBC iplayer and to watch any other programs broadcast by any other company if you are watching them at the time they are broadcast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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