Aereo's streaming TV service is now available on Chromecast.
Aereo's Android app was updated Thursday with Chromecast support. The Chromecast is a $35 dongle that enables users to wirelessly beam content from their computer, smartphone or tablet to their television.
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Chromecast users simply need to download Aereo's Android app, connect their Chromecast and start Aereo and select the "cast" icon.
Aereo's service allows subscribers to stream content from local broadcast networks via a browser or app and record shows to a cloud-based DVR to watch later. Streaming is already supported through Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, Roku and AppleTV.
Subscriptions to Aereo's service start at $8 a month for 20 hours of DVR storage and $12 a month for 60 hours of storage. The service is available to residents of New York, Boston, Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Dallas, Detroit, Baltimore, Cincinnati, San Antonio and Austin and the company plans to expand to more cities by the end of the year.
The service has been embroiled in legal battles with major networks who claim Aereo's service violates existing copyright and retransmission laws. The two sides went before the Supreme Court in April and a decision is expected later this month.