Will and Norm spent the last month testing Google's $35 set-top box, the Chromecast. Here they share the results of their long-term testing in an extended Chromecast review.
Anybody else wish these two fools would stop arguing over nonsense and get to the reason everyone came here? Does the thing work or not? They act like they're doing a radio show instead of testing the device.
for everyone saying its useless, this review was done in 2013. its been been about 18 months since this has come out. there are ALOT more things you can do with chromecast these days.
It's nothing like airplay -_- Google aren't reallyyyy trying to sell you stuff either, you don't see any Google services pop up unless you're already using them, so they're not pushing their content in your face. Stop bringing up comparisons to Apple! lol. Really off putting when reviewers keep bring up a specific companies products whenever they can.
It's called competition. Honda vs Toyota, Razer vs Apple, Surface pro 3 vs macbook air. Theres no point for another device unless it's a competitor, a kickstarter project, or a original idea (not from kickstarter)
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I have a 2nd Gen Apple TV now and just about never use it due to performance issues. It's set up on WiFi and every time we try to watch Netflix, it starts but then the screen blacks out intermittently while the movie keeps on playing. Forums say it can be fixed by hard wiring the Apple TV unit, but that's not an option in the living room. Other fixes says to check for WiFi interference from neighbors - checked and we are on a unique channel from the other WiFi signals. For $35, I think we'll be giving Chromecast a try and booting the Apple TV since it's just a paperweight in our household.
WRONG! This is NOT like Apple TV. It doesn't stream what is on your screen like Apple TV. It makes your tablet/phone a remote for what you are watching on tv.
It is not like Apple TV but it does stream from your phone/laptop through Chrome. The tablet is a remote when using one of the supported services but can mirror your screen with HD video through Chrome.
Dion Collins - I know. That's what these guys said at first - that it's much like Apple TV. How do you like it so far? I'm getting mine in the mail today! :)
Anthony Etter - No it doesn't stream from your device. You can control it through the device. Isn't Apple TV the streaming device? With chromecast you can 'multitask' on the device.
I had my PC/laptop connected to my tv 15 years ago. The chromecast is shit. So much is missing, iOS not 100% compatible! only windows7+ and newer android devices are usable. The youtube app is crap, everything is crap about it. These have been reduced to £18 in the UK, I STILL WOULDN'T BUY ONE. People want stuff for free, TVs now have all these apps built in. A device that wirelessly mirrors your smartphone or tablet is what is needed.
Chromecast was made for the newer generation of devices. You are having issues because of your outdated equipment, so you cant blame Google for that....
I've never seen someone so passionate about a $30 anything as this. Might want to redirect that passion to something that actually matters. Don't blow a gasket bud.
Another important point is that the chromecast can be moved to any tv in the house with incredible ease. Making this a simple addition to any tv in your home. Also, you could easily attach this to any tv in the house for only $35 each, much less than apple TV, even if you have 3 tvs to hook up, even if you want each tv to have its own. Quality is excellent, price is excellent. All videos I have cast to my 50" tv have been in hd, with ~no lag beyond what you would have from a wired connection or xbox.
It now supports more services. Only major thing missing now is Amazon video. Also anxiously waiting for Google to white list Pocket Casts. Should be relatively soon.
Hu? I stream today my Amazon movies very easily ... Just install the Chromecast plugin to Google Chrome and you can have the video played in your browser displayed on your TV.
skinnym974 i couldn't agree more. just another lot of corporate bullshit marketing and advertising. the next thing will be a new Google humanoid sharing your house as well as everything to do with your personal life.
A girl like me needs this. I don't have cable, don't intend on getting something I can't afford, so spending $35 on chromecast so I can watch Showbox and TH-cam is like having Christmas 365 days a year. Plus my laptop broke and I don't plan on replacing it anytime soon
Will is very annoying talking while Norm is trying talk . either Will did too much coke or coffee LOL, but He keeps butting in .. Norm should duct tape Wills mouth , and finish the video . Saying that , Norm does a good job explaining how Chromecast works
I got the Chromecast for my family today, and do you want to know what I use it for? For streaming, movies, videos, websites directly from my PC to the family TV on the lower floor of my house. With the casting feature, and a little bit of background knowledge, you can stream ANY file format INCLUDING MKV to your TV without any connection issues.
there is an advantage that u miss to point out here,chromecast is portable,u can just put it in ur bag n when u travel u can use it to watch tv in ur hotel room!via ur iphone or tablet
*Google Chromecast HDMI price cheap at: ####**amzn.to/RD2NyD** .* Works wonderfully with Netflix, though I don't have Hulu plus, but with your Chrome browser it can stream anything from your laptop screen, however you will sacrifice resolution and may experience signal lag. If you are into Netflix, it works great with my iPad, iphone & Macbook Pro. Would like it to work with HBO GO & Comcast & Time Warner on demand apps. Pros: Inexpensive. When used with a full PC and Chrome browser, can view any web page on your TV via WiFi. Also can view video and photos stored on your Android or PC device.######
This is my second Tested review that I've watched and I have to admit I'm a little frustrated. In both cases I feel like you are billing these videos as in depth testing, and then you don't show us anything! Like when you plugged in the chromecast and then said "it's all set up, I'm not going to go through that again". I found the explanation after that rushed and confusing and don't really understand why that isn't something you would film. Some of the information in the video about the Kindle Fire HDX was just plain wrong as well.
One of the neatest things I've found is that if you have 2 or more tablets (or phones) who are playing around with this, all devices can add and manage, in real time, that play queue in youtube. Have a group of friends, tell them to plop the videos in the queue and everyone can have fun playing their favorite videos without fighting with "taking over" the tv. Multiple devices can use the queue in real time. It's amazing and fun.
The Chromecast is so nice, my tv supports HDMI 1.4, so it can turn on my tv and it automatically switches to the right input, and turning on the tv turns on my sound system. Gonna be interesting when the API is released
The one guys is trying to explain what it does while the other one is SO annoying. It's too bad we have to listen to these guys focus in on the wrong things instead of reviewing this for us.
I have been using my Chromecast to view You-Tube and Movies on my TV. Prior to that I used a cable connector from my laptop. Now I use my Chromebook to control the Chromecast dongle free of cords and wires from any location in the house via WiFi. Works very well and is easy to set up. One issue currently...Why is it that I can not readjust the time on the wallpaper for fall daylight savings time (1 hour setback)?
What a piece of shit product, you can't stream 80% of what you want to your TV, pretty much just TH-cam videos and shitty quality players. I'll wait for the technology to pick up more and put that chrome cast together with the cables and shit I bought and not gonna use again box.
Take localcast/bubbleupnp and cast everything that you want to, except spotify which will follow up eventually. Tab casting works wonders on online content, the android apps let you stream all your legal videos and rips unless u really ripped blueray/dvd not using h264
I love it when Norm tried to plug the hdmi into the extension and he has to turn it twice to get it plugged it. That just adds to the fact that usb's (and in this case hdmi's) live in 4 dimensional space.
Another thing to note is there is airplay support built into xbmc, so anything you can run xbmc on you can do this same function. Case in point, a Raspberry Pi, which if you get the A model is less than $35, and with xbmc you can do a world of more entertainment options. Granted to get a Pi working with the same functionality as the chromecast you need to buy a WiFi dongle. My Pi was my xbmc device till I got my Ouya.
You sure it wasn't the retarded making your head hurt? The stupid was intense but I'm pretty sure the retarded was much worse. Maybe I'm just overly-sensitive to retardedness.
I tried a 1080p video first "Big Buck Bunny" and it looked, played and sounded wonderful. Next, was playing music from my Google Play music app. Same result, the music sounded great. I really love my Google Chromecast
I really like Chromecast, this is old for here and there are apps for it to see anything now. Still not breaking the bank, mine was a gift but have seen them from $25 to $35, didn't check if $25 was preowned? Mine was new and had more then those two adapters too as far as cable connectors. Was a nice gift for sure, I use it to watch TV or Movies now it's a nice way to have those shows anywhere when bored too, snake the TV in a Dr's Office, unplug them and stream Sabbath and see how many leave and get you a shorter wait haha!
Isn't there any affordable device out yet that connects your laptop to your USB port that you can play ANY video from any source you want (or even display your desktop if you wanted) over WiFi?
Boat No problem! If you have an other questions you can ask me! I love using the Chromecast! I should though tell you how to cast your desktop... (on computer) because there seems to be no video on how to. 1st, click the cast button on top right of chrome window. 2nd, Next to "cast this tab to..." there is an arrow in the top right. click it and click "cast entire screen"
Yes there are such devices. Just search for Miracast or WiDi and you will find some. Windows 8.1 supports this out of the box, for Windows 7 and below it should be a bit more complicatet as you need third party software. Some Samart TVs even act as Miracast receivers themself so you don't need any extra dongle or device. Actually I don't understand why Google has to develop their own solution as there is already something like Miracast out there, Intel did join this instead of keeping their own WiDi closed. And if you don't want to mirror your whole screen there's still DLNA which transfers just videos or music. So what is the adventage of Cromecast?
I like this in theory. It looks just fun. But... for me dual screening on a desktop is a lot more intuitive, effective. Not only that but I don't need anymore wifi used. Netflix/Roku ruins that enough for us at our household. So much bandwith being eaten up :l Just Do some picture in picture with your cable box, throw your netflix/youtube on your alternative screen, and browse the web and desk top with your main tv/monitor. Then you are set to melt your brain. This is poorly executed I think. I like the idea of it but I am into lame things. No one is going to want to have to set up all the stuff and go to a website to get it to work. Roku is predominate here because you can use it like a tv. It only works with a remote, and has only the few things avaliable to you. Majority of people want something they can hook up, and it goes. This appeals to me only because I can see great use for other things. Like broadcasting your screen to someone else in the house. Let's say you where playing a first person shooter game, and you wanted to cheat with your friend. Well you can hook this up to your monitor and then a tv next to your buddy so he can see what you are doing. That or for a class room environment. Students could easily use the wifi network to share their project with the class from their seat. And then the next presentation will go just as fast and smoothly. The fact that it is fairly open ended is what attracts me, but for the most part... People are just going to go with their High bandwith consuming, limited roku box.
Relatively inexpensive (*$29 if you buy it on:* amzn.to/194TP3h) compared to other options (Roku, Apple TV,...), Easy to setup (takes only 5 min), Can control using multiple devices (smartphone, PC, tablet) on multiple platforms (iOS, Android, Windows). I really love this.
I don't seethe point. I do all that with just my laptop with a HDMI cable connected to my flat HDTV Insignia. So,what's the big deal?. I have Netflix. I bought something similar for 10 bucks, it's call Rabit and to be honest; It sucks.
Basically is a wireless alternative to the HDMI cable, I guess. So if your couch is far from your TV, you can have the laptop in your lap as you stream from it to the TV.
Chromecast is definitely NOT a simple wireless HDMI connector for your PC or other devices. I'm sitting in my recliner in my living room watching TH-cam videos on my 52" TV without using Chromecast; all I did was plug an HDMI cable connected to my TV into my PC. With the help of usb extension cables or a wireless keyboard and mouse I can enjoy on a big screen Netflix or anything else on my computer or the Internet. Or you can also use a Chromebook or laptop and an HDMI extension cable to do the same thing. Chromecast just seems way too restrictive and kind of a hassle: "Chromecast is a digital media player developed by Google. The device, a 2.83-inch (72 mm) HDMI dongle, plays audio/video content on a high-definition television by directly streaming it via Wi-Fi from the Internet or a local network. Users select the media to play using Chromecast-enabled mobile apps and Web apps, or through a beta feature called "tab casting" that can mirror most content from the web browser Google Chrome running on their personal computer." - Wikipedia
taltel139 One advantage of Chromecast or similar devices is while you're watching TH-cam, Netflix, etc. you can use your laptop to do other things simultaneously. If you just plug an HDMI cable in, you can't use your laptop to do anything else because you're directly casting your screen onto the TV. Whereas with Chromecast or another gadget you are free to do whatever you like.
I have the HDMI cable with mini port to connect to my flatscreen as well. However, at times I like to surf the web while watching videos via the net and there inline my problem. So, I purchased a Roku 3 instead and so far I'm enjoying it and my laptop is free for me to surf the net.
Dylan my point is this: everyone will always have a bias towards their chosen environment. When the review started and the $35 device was immediately compared against an ipad and an Apple TV... Well that set the tone for me. I've never met anyone who owns an Apple product that isn't a fanboy to some extent - it's part of the Apple ecosystem - and by placing Apple products prominently in the review of a $35 device shows where these guys stood on the spectrum.
zim zam Its a Marshal brand DLSR Camera viewing screen but obviously though hdmi you can just use it for anything else though. www.amazon.com/LILLIPUT-5DII-H-1080p-Camera-Monitor/dp/B006HZJXQ4/ref=pd_sim_sbs_147_8?ie=UTF8&refRID=0RTP4F3E6287CDGDHJMW Something like this and then a tripod like theirs would work good
I ordered mine on day one. At $35 (plus shipping, tax, etc) it's inexpensive enough that most of us can afford to try it out even if it's not a good fit. However, I have to agree that for most techie people this thing is going to sit in a drawer after a couple of sessions. The technology is clever but not world changing. I'm sure there is a niche market where this is a dream come true. For the rest of us, XBMC, WD Media Player/LiveHub, Roku, Apple TV, etc., are already way beyond this.
You forgot to point out, that it's much cheaper. But honestly there are situations where you just can't handle the cable, for example when you use your tablet for a presentation and want to carry it around. But mostly it's about connecting realy fast and not having cabels on your floor all the time.
This Chromescast is pretty awesome. *I'd recommend buy it on coupon links: **#http** ://**amzn.to/RD2NyD** .* I bought Chromecast to upgrade the Android stick that I currently use. I thought that Chromecast would relegate my AppleTV to the never use anymore pile. Pros: +++ Cost - $35 or $11 depending on when you ordered ++ Cross platform (Android 2.3 or higher, iOS 6 or higher, Chrome for Windows, Mac, Chromebook) + Easy setup + Small/portable (just need to bring the USB power and the device) + includes HDMI extension, usb cable, and usb power supply (amazing for the cost))############
Something you should mention, is that you can cast your Chrome browser. So, you can cast pretty much anything to your T.V., Hulu plus, pandora, hbo go etc. Whatever you can open in your Chrome browser, you can cast to your T.V.
PC + HDMI cable + Wireless Logitech keyboard with built-in trackpad = The ability to watch anything on your tv from any source, browse sites normally, do anything you can do on a pc, and without jumping through any hoops. The PC doesn't even need to be intrusive. A perfectly good tv pc can be built into a case no bigger than a console, and with a little more effort a graphics card can be added and it can replace the console too. This has been possible for years - why are people always trying to re-invent the wheel?
Guys you are totally forgetting Google music... I've connected the Chromecast to my AV-receiver... playing music controlled by a Nexus 7 over my speakers and TV off (with queue) much like Sonos... Love it!
Similar to Apple TV. But what I do with my Apple TV is connect my iDevice to it while recording from the iDevice and showing it in the TV so I can see myself. It helps me line everything up. Show it mirroring the camera.
Ouya and Google TV may have been failures, but they were a nice proof of concept for what Android could be as a platform. And I'd like to see Android powered Multimedia devices. Not bound to any specific function, like a Kindle or Google TV, but just a high powered box with USB, DVI/HDMI, Bluetooth, and an SD card slot, with Play Store/Gapps support.
It's an awesome device. Netflix, HBO to go, (and other premium channels through cable), internet. If u don't have a USB port on tv, plug it in to the USB port on your DVD player or cable box (att U-verse).
when setting up chromecast. you have to use a phone/tablet/laptop that is currently connected to your WiFi. it gives you 2 options. 1 you can enter it manually. or 2 it can use your password that you put into your "device" and set it up automatically. its a very simple process. it took me less than 3 mins to un-box plug in, and set up ready for casting.
Yes, u can stream video & Images to the Roku box, via Android(not sure for iOS). The app is called "Play To" & it's in the "PlayStore". As for the 2nd 1,"Beam" (Recommended over "Play To") formerly known as "Tonky beam". For this 1 u have 2 Search for an apk(for those that don't know, Android app extension. "(name of app).apk")
I got one yesterday, I basically use it to stream my workouts on my computer. It works a lot better for me because it doesn't buffer as much as my computer does when I stream them. It's good for my kids too because they love watching Netflix on my phone. :] Now , my phone battery can live a lil easier with chrome cast around and I don't have to fight my kids for my phone when I need to make a phone call.
I can't wait to get my hands on this. Amazon is back-ordered, but promised to have it delivered by the end of September. We watch a lot of Netflix in my house. The TV in the family room has an on-board Netflix app, but it's slow and clunky to navigate using the remote. Using my Nexus 7 to find videos and control playback will be a welcome change.
I believe (don't quote me) the Chromecast starts up in wi-fi direct mode, acting as a temporary access point. Then you connect to it and configure it to connect to your home wi-fi network.
I agree on the talking over each other throughout the entire video!!! Gosh, the random and useless comments when the poor guy is trying to explain upon the Chromecast device. So very rude! Felt more like a debate than a review. Guy with the beard, please dude...seriously...let the guy speak. I felt you where bashing the guy's WiFi conncetion, 7 inch TV, and just being plain critical over things that had nothing to do with the device itself. More reviewing, proper speech etiquette, and less annoying "overtalking".
This system is for where it is your main screen that you actually concentrate on. I like the chrome-cast for auxiliary screens in other parts of buildings. But for my living room I love the power of HTPC which allows me to do far beyond just watching TV and Movies. It provides integrated entertainment for multiple sources which I can link together e.g. watching documentary while researching same time pulling up images. Chromecast is not for the main livingroom, but like the kitchen tv.
I love my Chrome cast! I does everything I need. It does not try to sell me anything, so no interruptions. And i have never have any problem playing Pandora. For $35.00 I really recommend this product.
This is the first time where I really wished there was a panel component of Tested where vetted viewers could directly participate in the conversation. I couldn't get through 20 seconds of this video without having some amount of feedback to their conclusions.
The only reason I can see getting an advantage out of the chromecast is if you have a non smart tv with an hdmi port and you wanna use your mobile device to control it.
Same here except with my Windows Phone, so its SUPER compatible. Works well. These things and the Roku are really for people without the game consoles since they do a lot of the things the streaming things do.
I love how Norm has to flip the HDMI and USB cables twice to get them to plug in and as if by magic they each go in the third time. It gets me all the time too.
Should you pull out the Chromecast from the TV when you're not using it? Mine kind of just "hangs" there and I wonder if it could hurt the device in the long run. Thoughts?
:54 in and you've already said something wrong. The Chromecast does NOT stream anything from your phone or tablet to the T.V. It streams it directly from the cloud to your T.V. Your phone/tablet just tells it what to stream. And again at 4:44, you're not sending anything from your tablet to the chromecast. You're simply using your tablet as a remote, the chromecast is streaming directly from the cloud. Might sound like semantics, but it's an important distinction.
I would like to see an updated video to this to see what their thoughts on it are a year and a half later and see if they still have the same problems with it that they mentioned in this video
Is there any benefit of getting one of these if I'm already in possession of multiple gaming consoles which have TH-cam casting functionality. As well as an Apple TV which I can stream Netflix to through my iPad. Is It worth my time to pick one up?
Please do a follow up review. Not only do I feel like this review is incredibly biased, but the chromecast has been updated a lot since this came out. I love my chromecast so far, and I have hardly any of the issues you (norm) explains. It is a great $35 device. Dare I say, better than my roku.
With chromecast opening videos within chrome there is a slightly noticeable latency when playing the video from my PC to TV. Is there an alternative to this dongle or another process that doesnt invovle a 20+ foot HDMI cable?
Watched you video and heard you say this chromecast could be powered by the USB port on the TV is that true.. If so that would solve my problem of buying a longer power cable. Please let me know if that will work
I'm sure it's at the bottom of the comments, but Roku is coming out with its own version of this. The Roku device has a real remote (that uses WiFi). I think the RoKu device is out in a month or two and is about $20 more. If I could cast from my tablet to the TV (via an AP or adhoc) I would be happy, but I guess that's not part of the business model. Oh,and a 3 or 4-port HDMI switch is not all that expensive (if you are short on HDMI ports on your TV).
I am not an Apple person and I gladly do not own any Apple products. I haven't had any issues with my Chromecast, and I love it for what it does now. Even at the "cost of an HDMI slot".
I wanted to ask when I use google chromecast for my macbook pro can I also go on other sites besides youtube to play videos/movies? But still using google chromes browser? Sorry for the question since I'm new to this
A followup review, 1 year later with all the latest updates to the chromecast, the market of apps out that are now chromecast compatible, would be a great video for you guys to do.
It's almost 1 1/2 yrs. later and I was hoping to find an update to this video re all the things you mentioned that weren't supported originally. I'd love to see what improvements have/have not been made. If there is a new video, please link me to it.
You guys missed out on a neat little way to get content to the TV with this. On your PC, open a new tab in Chrome and cast it. Drag any local media file into that tab (movie file, audio file, pictures), and that content will get to the TV. It's a pretty nice way to watch your hard drive full of videos on your big screen.
It is very similar to my, HTC T.V. Media, box were you put your HDMI table cable into the tv then into the media box, and then your micro power supply.I use my HTC one m7, charger to power the media box, Then when I turn on my HD T.V. a picture will appear gesturing me to slide my 3 fingers at the same time across my htc phone screen. When I do so what every is on my phone , Will transfer onto the tv screen, I can wirelessly walk around the room with my phone in my hand, and play games on my phone and see it on my T.V. or play a movie and watch it on my tv. Anything really it totally mirrors my phone and whatever i do on it. Considering i am not limited in any way on the HTC media box. which one do you think is better???
Why didnt they had a basic android OS on the chromecast. Then control it with a remote they send in the box? Making it a stand alone unit without need for tablet or phone...
I would love to see this technology work for services like OnLive or Giakia (which Sony has purchased) for streaming triple A video games, great work guys.
As long as you are willing to listen to the IT version of two politicians debating opposite sides of the same situation this works. If you don't have time to waste while these two interrupt each other don't waste your time.
does this product stream from the phone connection or do I need like a hotspot or a wifi connection. im trying to find out because I want to purchase one but I don't know if I need another connection. or does it stream right from the phone once I press to connect please help asap I am at the store read to buy.
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Anybody else wish these two fools would stop arguing over nonsense and get to the reason everyone came here? Does the thing work or not?
They act like they're doing a radio show instead of testing the device.
This thing does work. It changed my household. Every room in my house has one. They're absolutely amazing. Super convenient and easy to use.
Steve Stunning lets just say I won't be subscribing LOL
Can they make a rule on this show where if you interrupt the person talking you have to get the hell out?
Eathams true
They spent 30 seconds in the beginning just arguing if it was a "dongle" or not. Nope. Skipping
00:54 seconds in and I'm already annoyed... NEXT!
Discussing the price depending on whether or not you bought it early = ZzZzzZzzzZzZzzZzz
EXACTLY! *****
for everyone saying its useless, this review was done in 2013. its been been about 18 months since this has come out. there are ALOT more things you can do with chromecast these days.
i wish these guys would shut up and SHOW us what it does
THANK YOU!!!
It's nothing like airplay -_- Google aren't reallyyyy trying to sell you stuff either, you don't see any Google services pop up unless you're already using them, so they're not pushing their content in your face.
Stop bringing up comparisons to Apple! lol. Really off putting when reviewers keep bring up a specific companies products whenever they can.
will is wayyyyyyyyyyyyy more of an apple fan boy
It's called competition. Honda vs Toyota, Razer vs Apple, Surface pro 3 vs macbook air. Theres no point for another device unless it's a competitor, a kickstarter project, or a original idea (not from kickstarter)
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The apple tv is like 5000 dollars
I have a 2nd Gen Apple TV now and just about never use it due to performance issues. It's set up on WiFi and every time we try to watch Netflix, it starts but then the screen blacks out intermittently while the movie keeps on playing. Forums say it can be fixed by hard wiring the Apple TV unit, but that's not an option in the living room. Other fixes says to check for WiFi interference from neighbors - checked and we are on a unique channel from the other WiFi signals. For $35, I think we'll be giving Chromecast a try and booting the Apple TV since it's just a paperweight in our household.
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WRONG! This is NOT like Apple TV. It doesn't stream what is on your screen like Apple TV. It makes your tablet/phone a remote for what you are watching on tv.
It is not like Apple TV but it does stream from your phone/laptop through Chrome. The tablet is a remote when using one of the supported services but can mirror your screen with HD video through Chrome.
Dion Collins - I know. That's what these guys said at first - that it's much like Apple TV. How do you like it so far? I'm getting mine in the mail today! :)
Actually your wrong. It streams from your device. Phone/tablet/laptop and you control it with the device it is streaming from.
Matt Ziggy Now that you got your today you will see how it is like apple tv.
Anthony Etter - No it doesn't stream from your device. You can control it through the device. Isn't Apple TV the streaming device? With chromecast you can 'multitask' on the device.
pandora, Huluplus, and HBO GO all are supported now. chromecast is great!
People who don't like this device have not tried it with Plex. That app alone easily makes this device amazing.
I had my PC/laptop connected to my tv 15 years ago.
The chromecast is shit.
So much is missing, iOS not 100% compatible! only windows7+ and newer android devices are usable.
The youtube app is crap, everything is crap about it.
These have been reduced to £18 in the UK, I STILL WOULDN'T BUY ONE.
People want stuff for free, TVs now have all these apps built in.
A device that wirelessly mirrors your smartphone or tablet is what is needed.
The chromecast does have the ability to mirror your phone or tablet lol
Chromecast was made for the newer generation of devices. You are having issues because of your outdated equipment, so you cant blame Google for that....
nokia6800 !
I've never seen someone so passionate about a $30 anything as this. Might want to redirect that passion to something that actually matters. Don't blow a gasket bud.
"A device that wirelessly mirrors your smartphone or tablet is what is needed."
Like the Chromecast does :D
Another important point is that the chromecast can be moved to any tv in the house with incredible ease. Making this a simple addition to any tv in your home. Also, you could easily attach this to any tv in the house for only $35 each, much less than apple TV, even if you have 3 tvs to hook up, even if you want each tv to have its own. Quality is excellent, price is excellent. All videos I have cast to my 50" tv have been in hd, with ~no lag beyond what you would have from a wired connection or xbox.
Its so annoying how they keep talking over each other! Ended the video at 30 sec.
I agree!
Agree
+lubby89 your right they just mumble and never get an explanation done.......
+lubby89 Very annoyingg, I agree as well.
+lubby89 you lose !
It now supports more services. Only major thing missing now is Amazon video. Also anxiously waiting for Google to white list Pocket Casts. Should be relatively soon.
Hu? I stream today my Amazon movies very easily ... Just install the Chromecast plugin to Google Chrome and you can have the video played in your browser displayed on your TV.
Ok, I didn't know about that, thanks. But I was mainly referring to sending video from a phone or tablet to the chromecast
skinnym974 i couldn't agree more. just another lot of corporate bullshit marketing and advertising. the next thing will be a new Google humanoid sharing your house as well as everything to do with your personal life.
I found the guy with the beard too annoying - I couldn't watch the video.
i agree
same, interupts and just asking the wrong questions..
A girl like me needs this. I don't have cable, don't intend on getting something I can't afford, so spending $35 on chromecast so I can watch Showbox and TH-cam is like having Christmas 365 days a year. Plus my laptop broke and I don't plan on replacing it anytime soon
Will is very annoying talking while Norm is trying talk . either Will did too much coke or coffee LOL, but He keeps butting in .. Norm should duct tape Wills mouth , and finish the video . Saying that , Norm does a good job explaining how Chromecast works
Why does't Will ever stop talking. Norm, just walk away and let Will have the show.
I got the Chromecast for my family today, and do you want to know what I use it for? For streaming, movies, videos, websites directly from my PC to the family TV on the lower floor of my house. With the casting feature, and a little bit of background knowledge, you can stream ANY file format INCLUDING MKV to your TV without any connection issues.
That's exactly what I want this device for. It seems like every week my 360 is losing more codec support. I just want to stream my videos to my TV!
skylarscaling
plex ftw!
there is an advantage that u miss to point out here,chromecast is portable,u can just put it in ur bag n when u travel u can use it to watch tv in ur hotel room!via ur iphone or tablet
Get some A/C in there. Norm looked like he was a little bit warm or maybe just weird lighting
*Google Chromecast HDMI price cheap at: ####**amzn.to/RD2NyD** .*
Works wonderfully with Netflix, though I don't have Hulu plus, but with your Chrome browser it can stream anything from your laptop screen, however you will sacrifice resolution and may experience signal lag. If you are into Netflix, it works great with my iPad, iphone & Macbook Pro. Would like it to work with HBO GO & Comcast & Time Warner on demand apps.
Pros:
Inexpensive.
When used with a full PC and Chrome browser, can view any web page on your TV via WiFi.
Also can view video and photos stored on your Android or PC device.######
This is my second Tested review that I've watched and I have to admit I'm a little frustrated. In both cases I feel like you are billing these videos as in depth testing, and then you don't show us anything! Like when you plugged in the chromecast and then said "it's all set up, I'm not going to go through that again". I found the explanation after that rushed and confusing and don't really understand why that isn't something you would film. Some of the information in the video about the Kindle Fire HDX was just plain wrong as well.
These guys are trying way too hard to be funny.
way far of it
One of the neatest things I've found is that if you have 2 or more tablets (or phones) who are playing around with this, all devices can add and manage, in real time, that play queue in youtube. Have a group of friends, tell them to plop the videos in the queue and everyone can have fun playing their favorite videos without fighting with "taking over" the tv. Multiple devices can use the queue in real time. It's amazing and fun.
Christ, life's too short to listen to this !!!
The Chromecast is so nice, my tv supports HDMI 1.4, so it can turn on my tv and it automatically switches to the right input, and turning on the tv turns on my sound system.
Gonna be interesting when the API is released
The one guys is trying to explain what it does while the other one is SO annoying. It's too bad we have to listen to these guys focus in on the wrong things instead of reviewing this for us.
I have been using my Chromecast to view You-Tube and Movies on my TV. Prior to that I used a cable connector from my laptop. Now I use my Chromebook to control the Chromecast dongle free of cords and wires from any location in the house via WiFi. Works very well and is easy to set up. One issue currently...Why is it that I can not readjust the time on the wallpaper for fall daylight savings time (1 hour setback)?
What a piece of shit product, you can't stream 80% of what you want to your TV, pretty much just TH-cam videos and shitty quality players. I'll wait for the technology to pick up more and put that chrome cast together with the cables and shit I bought and not gonna use again box.
sell it on ebay
This video is almost a year ago. There are a lot of things you can use on it now.
Take localcast/bubbleupnp and cast everything that you want to, except spotify which will follow up eventually.
Tab casting works wonders on online content, the android apps let you stream all your legal videos and rips unless u really ripped blueray/dvd not using h264
Hans Kinki can you stream movies 2k4k and other pirate contents with this item? thanks in advance.
Jah man, cheers 4 that, i kinda thought that was just a load ov shite. peace
I love it when Norm tried to plug the hdmi into the extension and he has to turn it twice to get it plugged it. That just adds to the fact that usb's (and in this case hdmi's) live in 4 dimensional space.
ITS 35 DOLLARS YOU MUG!
Another thing to note is there is airplay support built into xbmc, so anything you can run xbmc on you can do this same function. Case in point, a Raspberry Pi, which if you get the A model is less than $35, and with xbmc you can do a world of more entertainment options. Granted to get a Pi working with the same functionality as the chromecast you need to buy a WiFi dongle. My Pi was my xbmc device till I got my Ouya.
My head it's hurting bad from the stupid.
You sure it wasn't the retarded making your head hurt? The stupid was intense but I'm pretty sure the retarded was much worse.
Maybe I'm just overly-sensitive to retardedness.
I tried a 1080p video first "Big Buck Bunny" and it looked, played and sounded wonderful. Next, was playing music from my Google Play music app. Same result, the music sounded great. I really love my Google Chromecast
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Omg I made it to just over 3 minutes and I just couldn't stand listening to these two fight for airtime anymore.
I really like Chromecast, this is old for here and there are apps for it to see anything now. Still not breaking the bank, mine was a gift but have seen them from $25 to $35, didn't check if $25 was preowned? Mine was new and had more then those two adapters too as far as cable connectors. Was a nice gift for sure, I use it to watch TV or Movies now it's a nice way to have those shows anywhere when bored too, snake the TV in a Dr's Office, unplug them and stream Sabbath and see how many leave and get you a shorter wait haha!
Isn't there any affordable device out yet that connects your laptop to your USB port that you can play ANY video from any source you want (or even display your desktop if you wanted) over WiFi?
The Chromecast does this but its a beta feature. the sound and video response is a bit laggy but other than that is fine.
Toby Javage Thanks, I was hoping it would but I haven't seen any testing done on other players other than youtube.
Boat No problem! If you have an other questions you can ask me! I love using the Chromecast! I should though tell you how to cast your desktop... (on computer) because there seems to be no video on how to. 1st, click the cast button on top right of chrome window. 2nd, Next to "cast this tab to..." there is an arrow in the top right. click it and click "cast entire screen"
Toby Javage Awesome thanks for the help. I think I may go pick one up.
Yes there are such devices. Just search for Miracast or WiDi and you will find some. Windows 8.1 supports this out of the box, for Windows 7 and below it should be a bit more complicatet as you need third party software. Some Samart TVs even act as Miracast receivers themself so you don't need any extra dongle or device.
Actually I don't understand why Google has to develop their own solution as there is already something like Miracast out there, Intel did join this instead of keeping their own WiDi closed. And if you don't want to mirror your whole screen there's still DLNA which transfers just videos or music. So what is the adventage of Cromecast?
Wow, watching this almost exactly two years after it was posted, I have to say Will has improved tons since this video was recorded.
I like this in theory. It looks just fun.
But... for me dual screening on a desktop is a lot more intuitive, effective. Not only that but I don't need anymore wifi used. Netflix/Roku ruins that enough for us at our household. So much bandwith being eaten up :l
Just Do some picture in picture with your cable box, throw your netflix/youtube on your alternative screen, and browse the web and desk top with your main tv/monitor. Then you are set to melt your brain.
This is poorly executed I think. I like the idea of it but I am into lame things. No one is going to want to have to set up all the stuff and go to a website to get it to work. Roku is predominate here because you can use it like a tv. It only works with a remote, and has only the few things avaliable to you. Majority of people want something they can hook up, and it goes. This appeals to me only because I can see great use for other things. Like broadcasting your screen to someone else in the house. Let's say you where playing a first person shooter game, and you wanted to cheat with your friend. Well you can hook this up to your monitor and then a tv next to your buddy so he can see what you are doing. That or for a class room environment. Students could easily use the wifi network to share their project with the class from their seat. And then the next presentation will go just as fast and smoothly. The fact that it is fairly open ended is what attracts me, but for the most part... People are just going to go with their High bandwith consuming, limited roku box.
Relatively inexpensive (*$29 if you buy it on:* amzn.to/194TP3h) compared to other options (Roku, Apple TV,...), Easy to setup (takes only 5 min), Can control using multiple devices (smartphone, PC, tablet) on multiple platforms (iOS, Android, Windows). I really love this.
I'd love to see you guys revisit this now that chromecast have gotten all these updates without you having to even buy a new version.
I don't seethe point. I do all that with just my laptop with a HDMI cable connected to my flat HDTV Insignia. So,what's the big deal?. I have Netflix.
I bought something similar for 10 bucks, it's call Rabit and to be honest; It sucks.
Basically is a wireless alternative to the HDMI cable, I guess. So if your couch is far from your TV, you can have the laptop in your lap as you stream from it to the TV.
Ohhh, ok... it's cool then.
Chromecast is definitely NOT a simple wireless HDMI connector for your PC or other devices.
I'm sitting in my recliner in my living room watching TH-cam videos on my 52" TV without using Chromecast; all I did was plug an HDMI cable connected to my TV into my PC. With the help of usb extension cables or a wireless keyboard and mouse I can enjoy on a big screen Netflix or anything else on my computer or the Internet.
Or you can also use a Chromebook or laptop and an HDMI extension cable to do the same thing. Chromecast just seems way too restrictive and kind of a hassle:
"Chromecast is a digital media player developed by Google. The device, a 2.83-inch (72 mm) HDMI dongle, plays audio/video content on a high-definition television by directly streaming it via Wi-Fi from the Internet or a local network. Users select the media to play using Chromecast-enabled mobile apps and Web apps, or through a beta feature called "tab casting" that can mirror most content from the web browser Google Chrome running on their personal computer." - Wikipedia
taltel139 One advantage of Chromecast or similar devices is while you're watching TH-cam, Netflix, etc. you can use your laptop to do other things simultaneously. If you just plug an HDMI cable in, you can't use your laptop to do anything else because you're directly casting your screen onto the TV. Whereas with Chromecast or another gadget you are free to do whatever you like.
I have the HDMI cable with mini port to connect to my flatscreen as well. However, at times I like to surf the web while watching videos via the net and there inline my problem. So, I purchased a Roku 3 instead and so far I'm enjoying it and my laptop is free for me to surf the net.
Dylan my point is this: everyone will always have a bias towards their chosen environment. When the review started and the $35 device was immediately compared against an ipad and an Apple TV... Well that set the tone for me.
I've never met anyone who owns an Apple product that isn't a fanboy to some extent - it's part of the Apple ecosystem - and by placing Apple products prominently in the review of a $35 device shows where these guys stood on the spectrum.
What kind of monitor is that please I need to know
zim zam Amazon has the cheapest price for this at the moment: www.amazon.com/Google-Chromecast-Streaming-Media-Player111/dp/B00DR0PDNE/?tag=refb91-20
zim zam Its a Marshal brand DLSR Camera viewing screen but obviously though hdmi you can just use it for anything else though.
www.amazon.com/LILLIPUT-5DII-H-1080p-Camera-Monitor/dp/B006HZJXQ4/ref=pd_sim_sbs_147_8?ie=UTF8&refRID=0RTP4F3E6287CDGDHJMW Something like this and then a tripod like theirs would work good
I ordered mine on day one. At $35 (plus shipping, tax, etc) it's inexpensive enough that most of us can afford to try it out even if it's not a good fit. However, I have to agree that for most techie people this thing is going to sit in a drawer after a couple of sessions. The technology is clever but not world changing. I'm sure there is a niche market where this is a dream come true. For the rest of us, XBMC, WD Media Player/LiveHub, Roku, Apple TV, etc., are already way beyond this.
I have an HDMI cable that does the same thing....
You forgot to point out, that it's much cheaper. But honestly there are situations where you just can't handle the cable, for example when you use your tablet for a presentation and want to carry it around. But mostly it's about connecting realy fast and not having cabels on your floor all the time.
This Chromescast is pretty awesome. *I'd recommend buy it on coupon links: **#http** ://**amzn.to/RD2NyD** .*
I bought Chromecast to upgrade the Android stick that I currently use. I thought that Chromecast would relegate my AppleTV to the never use anymore pile.
Pros:
+++ Cost - $35 or $11 depending on when you ordered
++ Cross platform (Android 2.3 or higher, iOS 6 or higher, Chrome for Windows, Mac, Chromebook)
+ Easy setup
+ Small/portable (just need to bring the USB power and the device)
+ includes HDMI extension, usb cable, and usb power supply (amazing for the cost))############
Something you should mention, is that you can cast your Chrome browser. So, you can cast pretty much anything to your T.V., Hulu plus, pandora, hbo go etc. Whatever you can open in your Chrome browser, you can cast to your T.V.
agree with Jose Torres... you guys need to practice your video 1st versus tripping over each others words... and get to the point ( zzzz- snore)
PC + HDMI cable + Wireless Logitech keyboard with built-in trackpad = The ability to watch anything on your tv from any source, browse sites normally, do anything you can do on a pc, and without jumping through any hoops. The PC doesn't even need to be intrusive. A perfectly good tv pc can be built into a case no bigger than a console, and with a little more effort a graphics card can be added and it can replace the console too. This has been possible for years - why are people always trying to re-invent the wheel?
bla bla blah boring!
You can manually set buffer rates and screen types. Theres a few strings you have to delete in chromes source code.
Better than Roku and apple tv.
Guys you are totally forgetting Google music... I've connected the Chromecast to my AV-receiver... playing music controlled by a Nexus 7 over my speakers and TV off (with queue) much like Sonos... Love it!
OMG why they speak so much useless information??
And why the hell is the other guy (Will) allways speaking on top of Norm's voice?
Other guy manage to take the discussion to *OFF THE TOPIC* in every given moment ! So HARD to listen. !
Similar to Apple TV. But what I do with my Apple TV is connect my iDevice to it while recording from the iDevice and showing it in the TV so I can see myself. It helps me line everything up. Show it mirroring the camera.
Also you can mirror FaceTime with Apple TV. Doing either of these are battery drainers so be plugged in while doing so.
lot of BS talk. Not much substance and instruction.
Ouya and Google TV may have been failures, but they were a nice proof of concept for what Android could be as a platform. And I'd like to see Android powered Multimedia devices. Not bound to any specific function, like a Kindle or Google TV, but just a high powered box with USB, DVI/HDMI, Bluetooth, and an SD card slot, with Play Store/Gapps support.
here's a review chromecast suck!! appletv does better mirroring. seriously google make it better and stop calling it beta this beta that on crap
Chromecast is amazing ALL APPLE PRODUCTS SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There important difference between Apple TV and Chromecast is the price. Chomecast is only $35. It's for broke bitches like me.
BeezyKid i agree
BeezyKid lol
Yeah and look at chromecast now, with all the updates it's amazing.
It's an awesome device. Netflix, HBO to go, (and other premium channels through cable), internet. If u don't have a USB port on tv, plug it in to the USB port on your DVD player or cable box (att U-verse).
when setting up chromecast. you have to use a phone/tablet/laptop that is currently connected to your WiFi. it gives you 2 options. 1 you can enter it manually. or 2 it can use your password that you put into your "device" and set it up automatically. its a very simple process. it took me less than 3 mins to un-box plug in, and set up ready for casting.
Yes, u can stream video & Images to the Roku box, via Android(not sure for iOS). The app is called "Play To" & it's in the "PlayStore". As for the 2nd 1,"Beam" (Recommended over "Play To") formerly known as "Tonky beam". For this 1 u have 2 Search for an apk(for those that don't know, Android app extension. "(name of app).apk")
I got one yesterday, I basically use it to stream my workouts on my computer. It works a lot better for me because it doesn't buffer as much as my computer does when I stream them. It's good for my kids too because they love watching Netflix on my phone. :] Now , my phone battery can live a lil easier with chrome cast around and I don't have to fight my kids for my phone when I need to make a phone call.
I can't wait to get my hands on this. Amazon is back-ordered, but promised to have it delivered by the end of September. We watch a lot of Netflix in my house. The TV in the family room has an on-board Netflix app, but it's slow and clunky to navigate using the remote. Using my Nexus 7 to find videos and control playback will be a welcome change.
I believe (don't quote me) the Chromecast starts up in wi-fi direct mode, acting as a temporary access point. Then you connect to it and configure it to connect to your home wi-fi network.
I agree on the talking over each other throughout the entire video!!! Gosh, the random and useless comments when the poor guy is trying to explain upon the Chromecast device. So very rude! Felt more like a debate than a review. Guy with the beard, please dude...seriously...let the guy speak. I felt you where bashing the guy's WiFi conncetion, 7 inch TV, and just being plain critical over things that had nothing to do with the device itself. More reviewing, proper speech etiquette, and less annoying "overtalking".
This system is for where it is your main screen that you actually concentrate on. I like the chrome-cast for auxiliary screens in other parts of buildings. But for my living room I love the power of HTPC which allows me to do far beyond just watching TV and Movies. It provides integrated entertainment for multiple sources which I can link together e.g. watching documentary while researching same time pulling up images. Chromecast is not for the main livingroom, but like the kitchen tv.
Vizio's TH-cam app also has it. I think the assumption goes if the TV does it natively you don't need a slingbox period.
I love my Chrome cast! I does everything I need. It does not try to sell me anything, so no interruptions. And i have never have any problem playing Pandora. For $35.00 I really recommend this product.
The reviewers are more concerned about their banter and hearing themselves talk rather than providing a review.
At 3:00, Norm demonstrates the 4-D nature of USB connectors.
This is the first time where I really wished there was a panel component of Tested where vetted viewers could directly participate in the conversation. I couldn't get through 20 seconds of this video without having some amount of feedback to their conclusions.
The only reason I can see getting an advantage out of the chromecast is if you have a non smart tv with an hdmi port and you wanna use your mobile device to control it.
Same here except with my Windows Phone, so its SUPER compatible. Works well. These things and the Roku are really for people without the game consoles since they do a lot of the things the streaming things do.
DID YOU SEE HOW HE HAD TO TURN BOTH THE HDMI AND THE MICRO USB CABLE TWICE TO GET THEM CONNECTED. THEY ARE MAGIC
Regardless of whatever Norm is talking about. $35 for something that pretty much do the same thing as the apple tv you can't beat that.
I love how Norm has to flip the HDMI and USB cables twice to get them to plug in and as if by magic they each go in the third time. It gets me all the time too.
Should you pull out the Chromecast from the TV when you're not using it? Mine kind of just "hangs" there and I wonder if it could hurt the device in the long run. Thoughts?
:54 in and you've already said something wrong. The Chromecast does NOT stream anything from your phone or tablet to the T.V. It streams it directly from the cloud to your T.V. Your phone/tablet just tells it what to stream.
And again at 4:44, you're not sending anything from your tablet to the chromecast. You're simply using your tablet as a remote, the chromecast is streaming directly from the cloud.
Might sound like semantics, but it's an important distinction.
What app did you use for casting your local pictures and videos on TV? I can't find it in Google play
I would like to see an updated video to this to see what their thoughts on it are a year and a half later and see if they still have the same problems with it that they mentioned in this video
Is there any benefit of getting one of these if I'm already in possession of multiple gaming consoles which have TH-cam casting functionality. As well as an Apple TV which I can stream Netflix to through my iPad. Is It worth my time to pick one up?
Please do a follow up review. Not only do I feel like this review is incredibly biased, but the chromecast has been updated a lot since this came out.
I love my chromecast so far, and I have hardly any of the issues you (norm) explains. It is a great $35 device. Dare I say, better than my roku.
But can you play your video collection from an external HD which is connected to a router?
With chromecast opening videos within chrome there is a slightly noticeable latency when playing the video from my PC to TV. Is there an alternative to this dongle or another process that doesnt invovle a 20+ foot HDMI cable?
Watched you video and heard you say this chromecast could be powered by the USB port on the TV is that true.. If so that would solve my problem of buying a longer power cable. Please let me know if that will work
Great little gadget but it could have come with a better manual. . I have had this fir a month and have truly enjoyed
I'm sure it's at the bottom of the comments, but Roku is coming out with its own version of this. The Roku device has a real remote (that uses WiFi). I think the RoKu device is out in a month or two and is about $20 more.
If I could cast from my tablet to the TV (via an AP or adhoc) I would be happy, but I guess that's not part of the business model.
Oh,and a 3 or 4-port HDMI switch is not all that expensive (if you are short on HDMI ports on your TV).
I am not an Apple person and I gladly do not own any Apple products. I haven't had any issues with my Chromecast, and I love it for what it does now. Even at the "cost of an HDMI slot".
I wanted to ask when I use google chromecast for my macbook pro can I also go on other sites besides youtube to play videos/movies? But still using google chromes browser? Sorry for the question since I'm new to this
A followup review, 1 year later with all the latest updates to the chromecast, the market of apps out that are now chromecast compatible, would be a great video for you guys to do.
Let me clearly understand something. Can I show on the TV screen a document the I see on my tablet? e.g., slide show or text.
my question is will the crome cast allow you to watch a video out of your gallery the same way??
It's almost 1 1/2 yrs. later and I was hoping to find an update to this video re all the things you mentioned that weren't supported originally. I'd love to see what improvements have/have not been made. If there is a new video, please link me to it.
You guys missed out on a neat little way to get content to the TV with this. On your PC, open a new tab in Chrome and cast it. Drag any local media file into that tab (movie file, audio file, pictures), and that content will get to the TV. It's a pretty nice way to watch your hard drive full of videos on your big screen.
It is very similar to my, HTC T.V. Media, box were you put your HDMI table cable into the tv then into the media box, and then your micro power supply.I use my HTC one m7, charger to power the media box, Then when I turn on my HD T.V. a picture will appear gesturing me to slide my 3 fingers at the same time across my htc phone screen. When I do so what every is on my phone ,
Will transfer onto the tv screen, I can wirelessly walk around the room with my phone in my hand, and play games on my phone and see it on my T.V. or play a movie and watch it on my tv.
Anything really it totally mirrors my phone and whatever i do on it. Considering i am not limited in any way on the HTC media box. which one do you think is better???
Why didnt they had a basic android OS on the chromecast. Then control it with a remote they send in the box? Making it a stand alone unit without need for tablet or phone...
VERILY!!! THANK YOU!
I would love to see this technology work for services like OnLive or Giakia (which Sony has purchased) for streaming triple A video games, great work guys.
Will this work with subsonic, where I can play all my videos/music within the chrome browser? If it does, I'll buy it, if it doesn't, I don't want it.
As long as you are willing to listen to the IT version of two politicians debating opposite sides of the same situation this works. If you don't have time to waste while these two interrupt each other don't waste your time.
does this product stream from the phone connection or do I need like a hotspot or a wifi connection. im trying to find out because I want to purchase one but I don't know if I need another connection. or does it stream right from the phone once I press to connect please help asap I am at the store read to buy.