5 ways to use your Chromecast TV beyond streaming shows (including a smart home hack)

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Since 2014, Google’s Chromecast has been an affordable way for viewers to turn their older model TVs into smart TVs, allowing them to stream content from their phones, tablets, and computers to a larger screen. 

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Alas, the era of the Chromecast has come to an end. Google is replacing it with the Google TV Streamer, promising a…