![]() ![]() You have to switch to Chromecast Volume, which means losing surround sound and the ability to control your TV or sound system's volume - you can only change the Chromecast's volume. In my experience, picking the first two options in that setting ( Auto or your TV) disables the ability to remap the remote buttons. ![]() But if you really want to be adventurous, read on. This menu is a convoluted mess that we've explained before, and honestly I'd recommend moving on it's just not worth it. It will rely a lot on whether you're controlling your TV or sound system volume with the Chromecast's remote, and thus on the option you've chosen in Settings -> Remotes and Accessories -> Set up remote buttons -> Volume control. ![]() Your Chromecast could function much like a Roku, Fire TV, or Apple TV - without needing its own separate remote control.(1) Remapping the mute and volume buttons isn't as straightforward as you may think. Imagine using the arrow and Select buttons on your TV’s remote control to navigate menus in your Chromecast’s interface. In the future, a Chromecast could do even more with HDMI-CEC. Those are at least the most common buttons you’ll need while watching a Chromecast - it’s nice to simply pause a video while it’s playing with your TV’s remote control rather than reaching for a phone. For now, Pause and Play are the only events that work. Google may add support for this in the future, allowing you to use your TV’s remote control for even more. However, the Chromecast doesn’t have support for these features. You could theoretically one day rewind and fast forward videos on your Chromecast - right from your TV’s physical remote control. The HDMI Deck Control specification would also allow a Chromecast to receive Rewind, Fast Forward, and Stop button presses from a TV’s remote control. What About Rewind, Fast Forward, and Stop? It’s up to Netflix and other apps to add support for this feature. Unfortunately, it doesn’t yet seem to work with Netflix. This currently works with YouTube, HBO Go, BBC iPlayer, Google Play Music, WatchESPN, TuneIn Radio, Plex, and other apps. However, many Chromecast apps already support easy Pause/Play. It really is that simple, although it will only work in apps that support this feature. The remote sends the signal to your TV, and the TV sends the Pause or Play signal to the Chromecast over the HDMI port. Yes, it’s that simple - although you’ll obviously have to point your remote at your TV. While something’s playing back on your Chromecast, press the Pause button to pause the video (or music) and the Play button to resume playing. Look for the Pause and Play buttons on your TV’s remote. ![]() Rather than fumbling for your smartphone or reaching for the pause button on your laptop, just pick up your television’s remote control. If you have HDMI-CEC enabled and your TV supports the correct CEC features, this should “just work” - although you may never think to try it. How to Pause and Unpause From a Physical Remote Of course, those devices generally ship with their own dedicated remotes, so that’s less critical. This allows you to use your TV’s remote control to control connected devices, and it may also work for Blu-Ray players or set-top boxes. And some TVs that do include HDMI-CEC may not include the “Deck Control” feature the Chromecast relies on here.īasically, Deck Control just allows your TV to send playback button presses (Play/Pause/Stop/Rewind/Fast Forward) to devices like your Chromecast over the HDMI port. Some TVs do offer HDMI-CEC, but may only enable it on a specific HDMI port. Consult our guide to enabling HDMI-CEC for a list of names and steps you can take to find the HDMI-CEC feature on your TV.īear in mind that some TVs - especially older ones - don’t offer HDMI-CEC. The CEC feature may be called Anynet+, BRAVIA Sync, SimpLink, Aquos Link, VIERA Link, or any number of other odd names. ![]()
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