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HBO Go now available through Google Chromecast

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 22 Nov 2013 8:18

HBO Go now available through Google Chromecast

Game of Thrones fans received some great news this week as HBO announced that their popular HBO Go platform is now available through Google's Chromecast HDMI dongle.
Says the search giant: "Grab your favorite snack and get cozy on your Iron Throne, because HBO GO has added Chromecast support to their Android, iOS and web app. Now you can easily enjoy "Game of Thrones," "Boardwalk Empire," "Girls" and your favorite movies on your TV by casting from the HBO GO app or website.

To start casting from HBO GO, just check that you have the latest version of the app for Android or iOS. You can also cast from hbogo.com using Chrome browser on your laptop or any Chromebook. The mobile and web apps will be rolling out over the next few days."




As with other services, once you download the app or visit the web page, you just have to hit the "cast" button to send the stream to your TV via your home network.


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