I specifically created a costco online account so that I can share my dismay at this garbage product. I give zero stars, not one. Firat of all, you need to buy a subscription from google to be able to cast from your mobile devices.
Chromecast Ultra is google's most powerful media player. It's a small device that enables streaming of data and video to TV. It supports high-resolution formats such as 4K, HDR and Dolby Vision.
The Wifi performance is better than previous versions and Chromecast Ultra is based on the latest Wifi 802.11ac Wifi standard.
Manufacturer: Google
I specifically created a costco online account so that I can share my dismay at this garbage product. I give zero stars, not one. Firat of all, you need to buy a subscription from google to be able to cast from your mobile devices.
Love Chromecast. It's a tool we use everyday to share videos and music to our TV. It has truly become an indespensible part of our entertainment toolbox.
Google's premium Chromecast quadruples the pixels for double the money, but lacks the bells and whistles of other high-end steaming devices.
Google Cast technology fundamentally works well; Low entry price for 4K HDR streaming; Ethernet and speed boost are welcome improvements
Short on convenience features like private listening; captive portal; and consistent playback controls; Google Home app needs streamlining and easier...
The 2015 update streamlined the design, increased the selection of apps, and gave us faster speeds, making it even better value at £30.
4K HDR support; Intuitive and easy to use; Fast and stable streaming; Plenty of content
Lacks Amazon Video app; Lip-syncing issues; Needs constant mains power; Double the price of the standard one
Judged purely on whether it's a good gadget or not, the Chromecast Ultra is a success. It streams well, is simple to use, and is supported by most streaming services (other than Amazon's Instant Video).
Simple to set up; Effortless 4K streaming; Casting Chrome tabs to a TV is handy
Most TVs have in-built 4K streaming; Missing Amazon Instant Video; Expensive
Chromecast Ultra: Cheap and beautifully easy to use, but currently the Chromecast Ultra is largely redundant
Reasonably priced; Optional Ethernet connectivity
Must be plugged into the mains; No support for Amazon Video
Chromecast Ultra is a great 4K TV streamer, but you almost certainly shouldn't buy it – yet
Simple to set up ; Effortless 4K streaming; Casting Chrome tabs to a TV is handy;
Most TVs have in-built 4K streaming; Missing Amazon Instant Video; Expensive;
In "Up the Long Ladder," an otherwise very forgettable episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, a guest star informs Mr. Worf that "Every moment of pleasure in life has to be purchased by an equal amount of pain." Nowhere is this adage truer than in streaming media players.
Easy to use; Inexpensive; Beautiful 4K HDR streams
Fewer channels than competitors; Lingering bugs; Inelegant design
The first Chromecast was an important product for Google. It came at the perfect time, when TV-based apps were still in their infancy, with TVs operating systems generally being a bit of a mess.
4K and HDR compatible; Casting is easy; Easy to set up
No Amazon Video; Mains adaptor mandatory; Expensive for what it is
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