Google Chromecast (2nd gen)
Chromecast provides an easy way to enjoy online video and music on a television. It is a media streaming device that plugs into the HDMI port on your TV. The best part is that it is easy to set up using an app. Then one can send his or her favorite shows, music, and movies to the TV using a tablet or laptop. It can also be used, when shopping online.
The best part is that your can share wedding photos and vacation photos from your phone directly on your television. Plus, you can shop online and mirror everything from your smartphone to your TV. Not to mention that you can play your favorite online games on the big screen. Chromecast is one thing that you won't be able to live without.
Chromecast is compatible with HBO, YouTube, Netflix, Pandora, and ESPN. Check out chromecast.com/apps to learn about all of the possibilities. There is a lot to love about Google Chromecast.
You can mirror what is on your tablet or smartphone screen onto your television. When using your laptop, you can view websites in Chrome with any Android device. The screen can be watched on your television.
Owners love that Chromecast works with the devices you own. Thus you don't need to purchase new ones to use it. It works with smartphones, iPhones, Chrome for Mac and Chrome for Windows. The best part is that you can browse for programs and control playback. You can do a lot with this device.
Plus, you can get started in just three steps. Plug Chromecast into HDTV, connect it to Wi-Fi, and finally send videos and more using your tablet, smartphone or laptop. Now you have more viewing options than ever before.
With Chromcast, there are more apps for everyone. Google continues to add more Google Cast Ready apps all the time.
Chromecast is innovative and has a lot to offer. The best part is that with Chromecast, you can cancel your cable. Online entertainment options are endless. There is something for every taste. Plus, you can use it to play online games on your television.
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We Love Chromecast - works with Apple & Android phones
I earned some serious smart-mom points when I ordered a Chromecast for our house before anyone else here had heard of it. This was a huge win for me. In our 4-person household I am considered the least tech-savvy, and with Chromecast, I gained some respect.- Quick and easy to use
- great value for the price
- There were a few "dead" moments before my computer picked up that Chromecast was connected
Best price on chromecast
I bought two additional Google Chromcasts from Staples. I use them to stream Hulu, Netflix and HBO now. It's very convenient to use my phones or tablets as a remote. I had them shipped to the store which is only a couple of minutes from my house.
Freezes & Random Reboots nonstop
Good idea but horrible piece of hardware. My Chromecast 2 either reboots or freezes at least 10 times for every 1 hour video I attempt to cast to my TV. I have tried resetting to factory condition & starting over numerous times. I have tried putting my laptop very close to my TV.- Great picture & sound when it works
- it only works 10% of the time
Very easy to install
I bought a generic name brand and spent 4 hours trying to install it and finally had to return it. I got this and it took less than 10 minutes to install and use. It was super easy. I did the tutorial on how to use it. I wish I got this first.
The Google Chromecast isn't many things – it really just is a receiver for an HDMI TV. Read more here:
- Compact
- Simple to set up and use
- Affordable
- Good picture quality
- Requires companion device
- Fairly limited in its current form
Don't Buy!
Terrible product. I have tried to connect to my network multiple ways. Second one that I have had. First one was completely unreliable, connects and then does not connect, requiring constant resetting. This second one just won't connect. Tried everything.
Easy Setup, High Quality Streaming
It's an extremely affordable way to turn a "Dumb TV" into a Smart TV. One thing to note is you need a relatively quick network to stream in HD and to stream quickly.- Very easy to setup Streams quickly on a fast network Tons of apps supported
- Does get a little bit hot after streaming video for a while
- but it doesn't seem to effect performance
Google Chromecast (Black, 2nd Generation)
You can get better solutions with more options from other manufacturers.- As described
- Nothing
