“Why Chromecast if most streaming services are supported by my TiVo and DVD player? Between my aging TiVo Premier and Panasonic DVD player, I have built-in apps to stream Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, YouTube, Cinema Now, Amazon Instant Video, and others. Why would I otherwise use Chromecast other than directly displaying occasional live content from a PC or Android device? Just checking to see if I'm missing something in my understanding! Thanks.”
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you may mirror your desktop screen using chromecast, this facility is not supported by DVD players
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It's portable, easy to set up and very handy if you have a party. Just get people on your Wi-Fi and then they can play their own music and stuff. It's really handy.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.the device can be taken with you if you travel, it plugs into most TV's which will make streaming easy. I have 3 teenage daughters that enjoy Netflix and YouTube videos they are able to enjoy what ever it is that they are watching on a full size TV
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.If you don't have a newer flat screen tv that does not have wifi or internet capabilities, you can't watch those apps. Chromecast gives you that.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I travel with my ChromeCast so that I can watch the programming that I want, anywhere in the world. For example, I broadcast from my tablet to watch Netflix in my hotel room in Norway. At home, I do not have a device with built-in application software (Netflix, Hulu, &c.) so Chromecast fills a void for me that may not be as big for you. Alternatively, my daughter uses Chromecast at college & has no need for a DVD player, TiVo, Firestick, &c. - only Chromecast & her phone or laptop.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I have a smart tv that has Netflix, Hulu and YouTube but I still prefer using my phone to open these apps and casting it to my tv with chromecast because 1. The apps on the phone have better rewind/forward functions than the ones installed on my tv and 2. I use my tv sometimes just to play music from YouTube so I can control that from anywhere in my home using the app on my phone. I don't know if this helps, but that's why I prefer using my chromecast over my built in apps on my tv.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.My Niece recommended chromecast to me. So I got it.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No cables, any device (computer, phone, pad)
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes I stream a lot from glide app, it's awesome on a 65 inch Sansone top-of-the-line flatscreen
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You will have portability with the Chromecast. I have 2, and I still take one around to other tv's once in a while. I would also say the user experience may be better when streaming through a phone or tablet using the chromecast as opposed to the app versions made by Tivo or Panasonic.
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