Your TV will automatically turn on, then switch to the correct HDMI input for Chromecast, and begin streaming your content. Once CEC is enabled on your TV, you will be able to cast anything from your computer and mobile device. Although most HDTVs offer HDMI-CEC, you might have to enable the feature under TV settings. This is possible because Chromecast supports a common technology called HDMI-CEC. You can simultaneously turn on your TV and Chromecast and even change to the correct HDMI input without ever touching your TV remote. Squirrel_widget_2709201 Turn on your TV and Chromecast without a remote Of course, the latest Chromecast offers the full Google TV experience, along with a remote, meaning easy access to all your favourite shows - but it will do a lot more than that. If you'd like to learn more about these features, we've detailed several tips that will immediately enhance your Chromecast streaming experience. You can use Chromecast to magically turn on your TV, stream locally stored video to your TV, mirror websites, and more.
(Pocket-lint) - You're probably reading this because you own a Chromecast but don't know what to do with it beyond casting YouTube or Netflix videos from your device to a TV.