Use chromecast through projector

[gjm]

I used to stream content to my tv using a chromecast.
We recently moved to a new house where there is a projector. Cables for hdmi and surround sound are running through the wall and ceiling. However, I do not currently have any sound or home theatre system.
I am thinking to get a relatively inexpensive home theatre system with hdmi input and hdmi+surround sound output. Would it work if I plug the chromecast into the hdmi in and the hdmi out to the projector with audtio to the speakers?
Is there a better alternative to connect the chromecast to the projecter?

 

[gjm]

I used to stream content to my tv using a chromecast.
We recently moved to a new house where there is a projector. Cables for hdmi and surround sound are running through the wall and ceiling. However, I do not currently have any sound or home theatre system.
I am thinking to get a relatively inexpensive home theatre system with hdmi input and hdmi+surround sound output. Would it work if I plug the chromecast into the hdmi in and the hdmi out to the projector with audtio to the speakers?
Is there a better alternative to connect the chromecast to the projecter?

I am considering buying a used Sony STR-K1600 receiver for my setup as explained. Does anyone know whether it will work?

 

[gjm]

I used to stream content to my tv using a chromecast.
We recently moved to a new house where there is a projector. Cables for hdmi and surround sound are running through the wall and ceiling. However, I do not currently have any sound or home theatre system.
I am thinking to get a relatively inexpensive home theatre system with hdmi input and hdmi+surround sound output. Would it work if I plug the chromecast into the hdmi in and the hdmi out to the projector with audtio to the speakers?
Is there a better alternative to connect the chromecast to the projecter?

Anyone with chromecast/projector experience who can offer advice?

 

[AVSupply]

Anyone with chromecast/projector experience who can offer advice?

Hi gjm,

Your solution will work fine. The amp will output the chromecast and any other connected device to your projector via the HDMI output. What resolution does the projector support? If it's HD-Ready or less, you will need to adjust your source device(s) output resolution

 

[gjm]

Hi gjm,

Your solution will work fine. The amp will output the chromecast and any other connected device to your projector via the HDMI output. What resolution does the projector support? If it's HD-Ready or less, you will need to adjust your source device(s) output resolution

Thanks, I will have to check the projector's max resolution.