Question 1

How do you connect a mouse or keyboard to it?  And what mouse and what keyboard should I buy for it?

Accepted Answer

While I have a Logitech Bluetooth keyboard w/touchpad, I used a Logitech wireless keyboard & mouse combination (the Chromebit was plugged into an HDMI port on the side of a wall mounted TV near the desk w/the keyboard & mouse.) The plan was to get Chrome Remote Desktop working but I gave up on that due to another reason.

The CS10 has 3 connections —1) the supplied AC adapter,  2) an HDMI plug to connect to a TV/monitor & 3) a USB port.

As I do not currently need the USB port except for a place to plug-in the keyboard/mouse dongle, prefer the tactile feedback from the wireless keyboard & prefer a mouse to a trackpad it seemed the way to go.

Question 2

How can I use Google Hangouts with the chromebit?

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You just have to install and configure hangouts, if it didn't already come installed.  Look for the little magnifying glass in the lower left corner, click on it and type 'hangouts'.  Once configured, as long as the chromebit is turned on and the display its configured with is also on, you can make and receive calls and texts through hangouts.  I've used plain old (like 4-5 year old) logitech webcams with it, which work perfectly for video and as a microphone.  The chromebit doesn't have a microphone.  There is a 3.5MM audio jack to plug a regular microphone into.  If you use a USB microphone or webcam, you'll have to use a bluetooth keyboard/mouse with it or use a usb hub to hook everything up as the chromebit has only one USB port.

Question 3

Can you cast from another device like with chromecast??

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"You can't cast content from your phone to it" -- http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/11/mini-review-asus-chromebit-is-somewhere-between-a-chromecast-and-a-mini-pc/As I understand it, the purpose of the ASUS Chromebit is to exist as a standalone Chrome OS computer, but one that is directly attached to your display (Computer Monitor, TV, etc.) through HDMI. To connect a keyboard and/or mouse, you need either a bluetooth connection (the Chromebit does provide bluteooth) or a wireless system (like the Logitech MK360 Mouse and Keyboard Combo) attached through the USB port on the Chromebit -- which I have tested (the logitech combo) successfully.You may also extend the USB device support by attaching a USB hub through the single USB port on the chromebit device.As is, the ASUS Chromebit comes with a power cable, a two-prong USA wall wart adapter, a removable cover for the HDMI plug, a short HDMI extension cable (roughly 6 inches), and a set of 3 pairs of adhesive velcro circles. The idea seems to be to attach your chromebit to your HDTV through an HDMI connection (with or without the extender) and then to secure the Chromebit with a pair of the adhesive velcro circles.Yes, you can move the chromebit to any HDMI input device, but it usually requires also a Wireless (LAN) connection (with a route(r) to a WAN/Internet connection for general browsing) to take advantage of all of its features. This is essentially a chromebook in a 6 inch stick. If that's what you're looking for, then it fits the bill, otherwise if you just want to do chromecast broadcasting with an advanced device, you'll need to look into the more modern chromecast-specific devices (they seem to have split the models between Audio+Video and just Audio, so be aware of that distinction).

Question 4

Has anyone had problm with the Chromebit not waking from sleep?  Sometimes I have to unplug power, then plug back in.

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I have the same problem.  I've read all the suggestions on the forums, blogs and reviews, and tried them.  Just switching to the hdmi port my chromebit is on does not wake it up.  Nor does hitting any key on the keyboard or the mouse, including ctrl-alt-del.  When this happens, the only option left is unplug/replug which always works.  A real pain, though.  Then maybe 20-30% of the time hitting a key WILL bring it out of hibernation, and I think I'm onto something.  But the next time I'm not, and it's back to nothing working and unplug/replug.  I've decided that the chromebit is a nice idea, but faulty execution.  I'm looking to upgrade to a 4gb chromebox, which would solve my periodic crash problems too.  It happens at least once a week with the chromebit, presumably when I've topped out the RAM.  And I only have 2 tabs open: gmail and a gdoc.   Too many bumps in the chromebit road for me to be happy with it.

ASIN	B0181JTPCU
Additional Features	Chrome OS Stick
Aspect Ratio	Unknown
Best Sellers Rank	#71,817 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #324 in Streaming Media Players
Brand	ASUS
Built-In Media	1
CPU Model Number	Intel® Celeron 3865U
Color	Black
Connectivity Technology	Wireless
Cooling Method	Passive
Customer Reviews	4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (1,318)
Display Resolution Maximum	1920x1080
Display Type	LCD
Global Trade Identification Number	00889349249970
Graphics Card Interface	Integrated
Graphics Card Ram	2 GB
Graphics Coprocessor	Integrated Rockchip Mali T764
Graphics Description	Integrated
Graphics Ram Type	DDR3 SDRAM
Hard Disk Description	Flash
Hard Disk Interface	Unknown
Hardware Interface	Bluetooth
Human-Interface Input	Buttons
Item Dimensions	4.84 x 0.67 x 1.22 inches
Item Type Name	ASUS CHROMEBIT CS10 Stick-Desktop PC with RockChip 3288-C 2 GB LPDDR3L 16 GB eMMC Google Chrome OS (CHROMEBIT-B013C)
Item Weight	18.14 g
Keyboard Description	Not Included
Keyboard Layout	QWERTY
Manufacturer	ASUS Computer International Direct
Memory Clock Speed	1066 MHz
Memory Speed	1066 MHz
Memory Storage Capacity	16 GB
Model Name	CHROMEBIT-B013C
Model Number	CHROMEBIT-B013C
Model Year	2015
Native Resolution	1920 x 1080
Number of Component Outputs	1
Operating System	Chrome
Personal Computer Design Type	Stick PC
Power Consumption	18 Watts
Power Plug Type	Type A - 2 pin (North American)
Processor Brand	Rockchip
Processor Count	4
Processor Series	Apple A4
Processor Speed	2 GHz
RAM Memory Installed	2 GB
RAM Memory Technology	LPDDR3
RAM Type	DDR3 SDRAM
Ram Memory Maximum Size	2 GB
Resolution	1920 x 1080
Screen Size	23 Inches
Security Features	Chrome OS security features
Speaker Type	External Speakers Required
Specific Uses For Product	business, personal
Specification Met	Energy Star
Style Name	Chrome OS
Total Number of HDMI Ports	1
Total Usb Ports	1
UPC	889349249970
Video Output	HDMI
Video Output Interface	HDMI
Video Processor	Intel
Warranty Description	1 year warranty
Wireless Compability	802.11abg
Wireless Network Technology	Wi-Fi
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

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