Google Chromecast

[Kraven]

Any feedback on these? Have one unit still sealed for over 9 months now.
Undecided if its worth installing or not.

Cheers, K

 

[Ronnie-]

For me the biggest drawback is having to use a phone or tablet to control the thing. Others see that as a plus. I prefer a remote.

Otherwise, it works well enough, but for a few more dollars, the new roku stick is a better device. I would say I even prefer the fire tv stick.

 

[osu1991]

I use one with WatchESPN, Plex and sometimes my Slingbox. Ocassionally WatchABC or Netflix. It tends to drop WatchESPN and I have to close the app and restart it. Works fine with Plex and Slingbox though. I'm torn as I prefer a real remote, but I can actually navigate watchespn faster and easier with my phone or tablet than using the remote/roku

 

[DWS44]

IMO, depends on which gen you have. Do you have a first gen (looks like a large USB thumb drive) or second gen (round device with pigtail)? I found the first gen almost useless...always dropping off my wireless network and/or losing communication with my phone/pc, and when it worked, streaming video was often choppy. Picked up a second gen model and its been night and day difference! Fast, rock solid connection and smooth video. If its a second gen, I'd hook it up and play with it!

 

[Dish Sub 2015]

Have first gen, works good.
The only cons is that google change the app functionality time to time and that even local file streaming require Internet in order to works?