All the content partners like Hulu, YouTube, Netflix, and Google Play Music + many more are there , but this device still does more than just play video from faraway servers. I found out i can actually display my own videos and photos on my devices running iOS and Android. It only took an install of Google Photos app and even if my photos weren't uploaded they'd play on my TV amazingly quick. In addition to that some websites let me cast content without requiring that i download an app. The media dongle streams content with an impressive response since it uses the new wireless AC standard and having an AC compatible router, the stuff i want to watch loads plenty fast. I keep a focus on the speed because i wasnt expectng it. I only wish you could opt at what quality video streams because i dont known if it 720p or 1080p. Oh and the Chromecast app is worth a download because it gives out a ton of Offers. I got Sling Tv for 3 months trial! Stuff like that, and YouTube red for 3 months free to. Im happy with the purchase, i also wish Best Buy sold it in the various colors Google does on their website. I wont lie though, my heart is still with my Apple Tv.

I didn't buy the original Chromecast because of its small RAM, only wifi 2.4ghz, and streaming limitations to 720p at 60fps or 1080p at 30fps. Also at the time app compatibility was limited. This new model exceeded my expectations. The 5ghz band is much faster and doesn't cause Bluetooth interference. The backgrounds are very customizable and the link with Google+ allows lots of cool info and pics from other sources. From my very slow laptop mirroring of the chrome browser and casting of music and video still was very clear. From my galaxy S5 I streamed a full HD movie (the free rental with purchase) with good quality and no pausing or A/V lag. I believe there is the option to have the Chromecast output 2 channel compressed audio in a multichannel format but I wish you could directly stream lossless audio or multichannel from your own media library. MP3 and M4A files streamed fine but surround was incompatible and 48khz 24bit 2 channel wav files came out distorted. Overall the new Chromecast is pretty great. My only complaint is not being able to cast your own lossless audio for playback.

I had heard of the Chromecast, but wasn't sure how it worked,at all.A friend of mine who had one hooked up showed me how it worked, and I ordered one the next day! It's so easy,and so great. Essentially if you don't have a Smart TV this device allows you to have one..Netflix,Pandora,YouTube,Hulu etc.if it's a video you can stream it..I love it!! Even can view pics and vids from personal gallery!

Small and Affordable streaming device in market today. Not much to set up. Lots of ways to stream...via phone, tablet and Google Chrome. NetFllix works like a charm. Smooth and controllable.

Having had the prior model Chromecast I didn't expect much different. Aside from the new puck shape and hanging connectors, functionality is the same. The enhanced antennas and speeds are a plus. Bang for the buck it's my favorite media streamer. It's simple to use for my children, youngest is 4, and my elderly in laws. Set up is simple and then you just open your commonly used Chromecast enabled apps, connect and cast. Doesn't get much simpler. A definite buy for $35, can't really go wrong.