New Delhi, Nov. 20 -- Google may have stopped making new Chromecast devices, but the small streaming gadget is still far from outdated. Even though the Google TV Streamer has taken its place, Google continues to support older Chromecasts with software and security updates. That means you can still use it for much more than watching your usual movies and series. Here are five simple but clever ways to get more out of your Chromecast at home.

Your Chromecast isn't just for video. It can easily play music from popular apps like Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, and SiriusXM. If your TV has a soundbar, this trick becomes even more useful.

All you need is to connect your phone and Chromecast to the same Wi-Fi network. Open your music app, tap ...