Did you know you could access Amazon Prime Video on Chromecast? One of the world’s most watched streaming services is available through the popular streaming dongle, Chromecast - and it’s a match made in heaven, making it easier than ever to watch Amazon Prime Video on just about any TV. Chromecast is an incredibly simple to use and portable device, and once you download the Prime Video app to an iOS or Android device, you can start watching your favorite shows in minutes-wherever you are. Read on to find out how to get started. Is Amazon Prime Video streaming on Chromecast yet? Yes, but it hasn’t always been easy. Now all you need to do is download the app, plug in your Chromecast, and off you go. Before, a dongle feud between Amazon and Google made the process a lot more difficult. You were only able to stream Prime Video through the Chrome browser on your desktop, and if you wanted to use a smartphone or tablet, you had to install the Google Home app first.
It was a highly convoluted process. Thankfully, Google and Amazon have settled their differences and sales compatibility is no longer an issue. The very first thing you need to do is install the Amazon Prime Video app on your device. Open it, then select the Cast icon and the Chromecast device that you want to stream from. Make sure your device (plus Google Play Services for Android devices), Prime Video app, and Chromecast are up to date, and that both your device and Chromecast are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Next, choose something to watch. You'll see the name of the title appear on the display of the screen your Chromecast is streaming to and beauty you're good to go. You can also download the Prime Video app to a Chromecast connected to Google TV and use the device's remote control to navigate Prime Video. Be aware, you can't use Chromecast for streaming via the Prime Video app on an Amazon Fire tablet. This content h as been cre ated by GSA Conte nt Gen erator Demov er sion !
Of course, if you haven't already, you should also get yourself signed up to Amazon Prime Video (opens in new tab). What can I watch on Amazon Prime Video with Chromecast? Amazon Prime Video is a leading streaming service, and there are hundreds of movies and TV shows to choose from. As well as content from other channels and networks - like the addictive reality TV show Below Deck - the service hosts Amazon's original content. Amazon Studios has produced some stand-out shows and movies in recent years, like the alternate-reality wartime thriller The Man in the High Castle, and Sacha Baron Coen's controversial second helping of the Borat series - yep, you can watch Borat 2 on Amazon Prime Video. On top of this, you can watch other dedicated channels such as StarPlayz, MGM, and the Discovery Channel. Sports fans can even enjoy live streaming of major events like the Australian Open. What other streaming services are available on Chromecast? What other devices can I watch Amazon Prime Video on? There are plenty of ways to watch Amazon Prime Video as well as on Chromecast. You can get Amazon Prime Video on Roku. Of course, it's also available to watch on Amazon's very own streaming device, the Amazon Fire Stick. You'll also be able to download the Prime Video app to iOS and Android devices, as well as being able to access it via most Smart TVs. Sign up to receive daily breaking news, reviews, opinion, analysis, deals and more from the world of tech. Kieron is a freelance science and technology journalist with more than a decade of experience writing for magazines in print and online. Today, his focus is on cybersecurity, blockchain, and emerging tech.
How much did Amazon make on Prime Day? Digital Commerce 360 estimates Amazon’s sales on Prime Day hit $12.09 billion globally during the manufactured retail holiday, which spanned July 12 and 13. That’s up 8.1% year over year from the same shopping spree in 2021, which ran from June 21 through 22. In 2021, Prime Day sales reached $11.19 billion and represented a 7.7% increase over Amazon’s 2020 event. Prime Day 2021 fell less than a year after the 2020 sales event, which contributed to the slowdown in growth from 45.1% earlier in the pandemic. Amazon postponed Prime Day 2020, pushing it from its usual summer time slot to mid-October because of the coronavirus. This year, shoppers purchased more than 300 million items worldwide during the 2022 event, up from 250 million last year, Amazon says. What is Amazon Prime Day? Amazon, No. 1 in the Digital Commerce 360 Top 1000, launched Prime Day in July 2015 to celebrate the web behemoth’s 20th year in business, offering deals on a bunch of products to mark the occasion.
As the event evolved, Prime Day turned into a highly anticipated summer sale designed to drum up more business for Amazon - and the retailer’s marketplace sellers - before the holiday shopping season. In recent years, other large retailers have offered promotions on their own websites around Prime Day to take advantage of the additional online shopping traffic from deal-seeking consumers. The inaugural Prime Day lasted for 24 hours and encompassed nine countries including the U.S. In 2017, the sale was extended for 30 hours and expanded to a few more markets, and in 2018, Prime Day was a 36-hour event. By 2019, Amazon began running its current two-day sale spanning 18 countries. And this year, there were more than 20 markets participating. With discounts available only to paying members, Prime Day also is a vehicle for Amazon Beauty Amazon to sign up more consumers for its popular loyalty plan. The $139-a-year or $14.99-a-month Prime membership program offers perks like free one- or two-day shipping, digital photo storage, and video and music streaming. This post was w ri tten by GSA Content Generator Demov ersi on.
