LuciasMaximus Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 I posted this in another topic but figured this may make it easier for people to find. If you buy the google chromecast device ($35) you can play anything that can 'Cast" from your android phone including but not limited to Netflix, Google Play movies and youtube. You plug the chromecast into the HDMI port and the power outlet. Then you connect your phone and the chromecast to the onstar wifi and then you are good to go. Then if your kid knows how to use youtube or netflix they can choose what they want to watch by using your phone as the "remote". Set up was very self explanatory and it basically walks you through the process. Your truck will need to be running to use the 110v outlet. Roadtrips have never been so amazing and quiet!! Not sure if it uses your phones data or the trucks data. I will post if I figure that out. #merica 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarn Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Excellent. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatt Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 I wonder if you could do the same with the Amazon Fire stick? I think it uses HDMI and USB for power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuciasMaximus Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 So the Chromecast setup uses the OnStar Wifi data. I'm going unlimited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepiombino Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 I posted this in another topic but figured this may make it easier for people to find. If you buy the google chromecast device ($35) you can play anything that can 'Cast" from your android phone including but not limited to Netflix, Google Play movies and youtube. You plug the chromecast into the HDMI port and the power outlet. Then you connect your phone and the chromecast to the onstar wifi and then you are good to go. Then if your kid knows how to use youtube or netflix they can choose what they want to watch by using your phone as the "remote". Set up was very self explanatory and it basically walks you through the process. Your truck will need to be running to use the 110v outlet. Roadtrips have never been so amazing and quiet!! Not sure if it uses your phones data or the trucks data. I will post if I figure that out. #merica How is HDMI input available? I only have RCA :/Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepiombino Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 So the Chromecast setup uses the OnStar Wifi data. I'm going unlimited.Or save yourself a pretty penny and just use your phone's hotspot.Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARNCAN Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 How is HDMI input available? I only have RCA :/ Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Newer models equipped with HDMI. You may ask the dealer to install it, or purchase the parts required and do the installation your self. Not sure if the entertainment system needs a firmware update though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepiombino Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Newer models equipped with HDMI. You may ask the dealer to install it, or purchase the parts required and do the installation your self. Not sure if the entertainment system needs a firmware update though Ah, ok. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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