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shokarta
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

wifi + lan + controller + connection to Stadia?

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Hello guys,

 

just reading up all stuff about hte Stadia in general, and it gets me confused,

so here are my questions:

 

assume that I get the LAN2USB adapter, link it via OTG cable to Chromecast Ultra, then its basicaly run over the LAN instead of WiFi...

 - can I at this point share the screen from laptop which is connected to WiFi router (the same router Chromecast Ultra get the internet from by LAN cable)?

 - how to I run Stadia then? I can connect from the laptop to the account, but then i wish no to "share" screen from laptop over the wifi, but get the connection to it via LAN its already connected

 - if I get any wifi controller which should work for stadia, how the chromecast ultra recognize it? how do i pair it?

 

Thank you

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RXShorty
Platinum Stadia Guide
Platinum Stadia Guide

Hiya @shokarta 

The Stadia controller uses WiFi with your router/modem. 
This way Stadia directly connects to the Stadia, this way it has the best possible connection with the least possible latency.

So to sum things up:

Telephone with Stadia app --> Select game --> Cast to Chromecast Ultra
Chromecast Ultra (WiFi / Ethernet) --> connects to Stadia to start the game --> Streams the game
Stadia controller  (WiFi)--> connect to Stadia --> sends input to Stadia game stream

Somewhat older YouTube video but worth a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwb6d2wK3Qw 

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RXShorty
Platinum Stadia Guide
Platinum Stadia Guide

Hi @shokarta 

The Chromecast Ultra can be used with WiFi 5GHz without issues.
The official poweradapter of the Chromecast Ultra has a build in Ethernet port. Support page.

If your Chromecast Ultra is setup and connected to the internet there a few ways to get Stadia started:

  1. Install the Stadia app on your mobile phone and when you want to start a game select your Chromecast Ultra
  2. Add your Stadia account to the Chromecast Ultra

Please note if you "Cast" Stadia the Chromecast Ultra sets up it's own network connection to Stadia, so all games will be streamed over the internet connection of the Chromecast. For more information: https://support.google.com/stadia/answer/9633380

Hope this helps! :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:

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shokarta
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

hello @RXShorty

unfortunately, tis leaves me with lots of opened questions...

basicaly, what you are saying is, that ill be screaming internet over the phone wifi right? so the lan cable connected no longer has any effect.

So therefore, if I cast Stadia from the phone, all connection streaming data to/from Stadia will be done over the phone (5Ghz) which will then stream it forward to Chromecast Ultra... do I correctly understand?

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RXShorty
Platinum Stadia Guide
Platinum Stadia Guide

Hi @shokarta 

Sorry :slightly_smiling_face:

No your phone initiated the Chromecast Ultra to play the game. The Chromecast Ultra is setting up the stream to play the game, so the Chromecast Ultra needs internet. Can be done with ethernet cable or WiFi 5GHz for the Chromecast Ultra (Chromecast Ultra also has WiFi capabilities).

:beaming_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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shokarta
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

ok ok, makes more sence :slightly_smiling_face:

so how its with the controller?

if i connect the controller to the wifi (should be to wifi of the router, right?) then how it comunicates with the Chromecast Ultra while its connected to Ethernet cable?

Or is the chromecast ultra able to talk via WiFi (to the controller) at the same time its connected to ethernet cable streaming?

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RXShorty
Platinum Stadia Guide
Platinum Stadia Guide

Hiya @shokarta 

The Stadia controller uses WiFi with your router/modem. 
This way Stadia directly connects to the Stadia, this way it has the best possible connection with the least possible latency.

So to sum things up:

Telephone with Stadia app --> Select game --> Cast to Chromecast Ultra
Chromecast Ultra (WiFi / Ethernet) --> connects to Stadia to start the game --> Streams the game
Stadia controller  (WiFi)--> connect to Stadia --> sends input to Stadia game stream

Somewhat older YouTube video but worth a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwb6d2wK3Qw 

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shokarta
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

Thank you for clearing everything up for me :).

Two quick additional questions...

Newest chromecast with google tv is also capable of 4k 60fps, can it support stadia apk installed directly to this chromecast? So the phone would not be needed after all at all?

And, is there any retail shop with worldwide shipping? As currently here in czech rep. (Middle europe) there is no way to buy controller or ethernet adapter, therefore foreign shipping is necessary :confused_face:

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RXShorty
Platinum Stadia Guide
Platinum Stadia Guide

No problem @shokarta 

The Chromecast Google TV edition has a Stadia app that can be downloaded on it. So you can find it in the Store on Google TV. The Chromecast Google TV has only a build in WiFi module. And yes you can play Stadia without a phone or such it is easier.

Please be aware that the Chromecast Ultra also has a built in WiFi module and also support 4K 60fps (if the game you play supports it).
And you can also setup your Chromecast Ultra to start games without the use of a phone. You will need a phone once to setup your Chromecast Ultra. Check out THIS support page.

About selling the Chromecast Google TV I am not able to help you, sorry. :face_with_rolling_eyes:

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JamesFromGoogle
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi @shokarta,

Were you able to see @RXShorty's, previous reply? Just want to follow up to see if you had any additional questions or comments. Let us know if you still need anything.

 

Best,

James

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shokarta
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

hello,

yes, all is clear so far.

Actually, the Chromecast kit (with LAN adapter and controller) will be arriving tomorrow (or Monday latest). so im keeping this thread open till then in order to ask someting if illget stuck.... but i think its pretty clear :slightly_smiling_face:

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JamesFromGoogle
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Community Specialist

That is awesome! Keep us updated with how things go.

 

Best,

James

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JamesFromGoogle
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Community Specialist

Hi again, @shokarta,

Just checking in with you to see if you had any additional questions or comments before we close this topic. Let us know when you can.


Thank you,

James

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JamesFromGoogle
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey everyone,
It appears like this topic hasn't been updated, so we'll to go ahead and lock it. If anyone has any other questions or concerns, feel free to create a new post.

Thank you,
James

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