Trying to decide whether I should buy a SmartTV or this. Is the Chromecast with Google TV for someone without a Smart TV? I only have a computer monitor and an old 10 year non-smart tv. Just curious, why would someone with a smart tv buy this device?
Answered by Google TeamChromecast with Google TV was designed, exactly, to make your non-smart TV a smart one. It works with any regular TV or a computer monitor that's having an HDMI port. And, together with the Voice Remote, you can play your favorite videos using your voice command with the Google Assistant. You can come visit our Google Chromecast help page to learn more about Chromecast with Google TV here: https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409
Will this cast video content to the TV, while streaming the audio of this video content to Bluetooth headphones? If so, I might upgrade from my original Chromecast. My fairly recent Denon receiver accepts Bluetooth in, but not Bluetooth audio out.
Answered by Google TeamYes, you can pair Chromecast with Google TV on Bluetooth-enabled headphones, headset, or speakers to listen to the audio of the video content you're streaming.
Do you need a separate device to cast with?
Answered by TerryRNo. Its not like other Chromecast devices where you cast from a phone or computer. Google TV has its own interface where you add all your apps. All you need is the Google Home App on phone for the initial setup.
The Chromecast Ultra puts a warning on the screen if it's plugged into my TV for power instead of the power adaptor. Does this Chromecast work in 4K without warnings when powered by a USB 3.0 5V 1A port?
Answered by NotHappyIf your TV has a USB 3 it will work, other wise it won't. USB 2 will give a wall outlet error, 1 -1.4 amp will give a boot loop, 1.5+ will work
Is there a version of this which works with Apple devices?
Answered by Maxamis4We have three iPhones and to ipads in the house. It functions just like any other Chromecast for devices connecting to it. So yes Apple devices work with the Casting feature. The Google TV feature is explicitly for TV sets and the experience is like AppleTV in that regard. But the nice part about this product is you get both.