TommyLog TECH – LG G4 & Chromecast – Match Made in Heaven #VZWBuzz #ad

Hey kids, it’s Tommy and for today’s TommyLog Tech, I want to talk to you about my Google Chromecast and how I use it in my daily life. Joining me along with the Chromecast is my trusty LG G4 smartphone. You’ll remember I did a Tommylog Tech on the Google Chromcast earlier. http://tommylog.com/tommylog-tech-demystifying-the-google-chromecast-vzwbuzz/

As you know by now, the Chromecast all by itself is fairly useless. It’s amazing tech but it needs a companion device; smartphone, tablet desktop or laptop to show its true potential. Unlike other streaming devices, the Chromecast has no remote. It relies on your companion smartphone, tablet etc. to be its remote. Here’s where the LG G4 comes in. The LG G4 has a secret weapon that makes it a perfect companion to the Google Chromecast. An IR Blaster.

What an IR Blaster? An IR blaster is a device, in this case the LG G4 that allows it to mimic the functionality of your TV, DVD, Blu-ray or other remote control. Most remote controls work of infrared or IR for short. The G4 has built in IR capabilities and software that allows the smartphone to learn the remote’s commands and control each device as if it was their original remote.

So now when I watch TV in my bedroom, I have just my LG G4 in my hand to turn the TV on, control changing inputs, and volume control. Could not be easier.

The LG g4 and Google Chromecast is a match made in heaven and is 100% Tommy Approved!

For more information on how to get your own Google Chromecast, http://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/chromecast/?lid=sayt&sayt=chrome*

For more information on how to get your very own LG G4 http://www.verizonwireless.com/smartphones/g4/

 

[DISCLAIMER — I’m one of the cool kids who has been asked to play with and test technology for Verizon. They asked me to test and share my thoughts. All my words are original and my own.]

 

TommyLog – How I Met My Sweetheart Online #Christianmingle

Hey kids, it’s Tommy and for today’s Tommylog I’m joined in the studio by my sweetheart, Becky. Few people outside our inner circle know that we met on a faith-based dating website. So for todays chat, “we,” -well, Becky who pretty much commands the conversation – tell you how we met and we both share our dating experience after being happily married for over 12 years.

So here’s the deal. Christian Mingle is looking for you. Check them out — maybe you can be as happy as Becky and I.

 

 

Disclosure: I was asked to help Christian Mingle spread the word about their new website and service. I am being compensated for this article. My opinions are my own.

 

TommyLog – Q&A With Emma

Hey kids it’s Dad and for today’s TommyLog I’m joined by my ever so faithful daughter Emma as we answer some viewer questions.

Emma’s insight into these questions is pretty amazing.

I love her so. As always, you can email or comment any questions you want Emma and I to tackle.

TommyLog – Does Parenting Ever End?

So when you kids leave home, are you done being a parent? Had a phone call from the older kids mother, kids sad saying that when Tommy and Clara are 18, we won’t see each other as often. True, but really make me thing, does being a parent end at age 18?

I say no.

TommyLog – Never Exit with a Flamethrower!

Hey kids, It’s Dad and for today’s TommyLog, I want to talk about one way NOT to exit a situation – Never use a flamethrower. As unpleasant as the situation may be, you never know when the tables will turn and you may need their assistance. I know you dream about getting even and leaving in a blaze of glory – DO NOT DO IT! It will haunt you every time!