Anybody have a Chromecast?

"djmt1" (djmt1)
10/16/2015 at 16:00 • Filed to: None

Is it any good?

DISCUSSION (38)

BReLp7dzHM3ytYsE > djmt1
10/16/2015 at 16:05

Yes and yes.

Tareim - V8 powered > djmt1
10/16/2015 at 16:05

yeah I have one and it’s pretty decent, slightly limited on the apps but does the job

Where have all the lightweights gone? > djmt1
10/16/2015 at 16:06

It’s very handy. Perfect for Netflix and streaming music. The new generation just dropped recently, too! http://gizmodo.com/chromecast-and…

Carlos wishes he has a manual > djmt1
10/16/2015 at 16:06

I love it. I ditched my cable box after I got it because I didn’t use it anymore. A new model was just released so make sure to get that one (it’s circular) instead of the stick one

450X_FTW > djmt1
10/16/2015 at 16:06

Yes, we cut cable so it’s a need now, and I love it. You won’t be disappointed

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > 450X_FTW
10/16/2015 at 16:09

pshh get a raspberry pi running kodi and unlock all the free no cable goodness

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Carlos wishes he has a manual
10/16/2015 at 16:09

pshh get a raspberry pi running kodi and unlock all the free no cable goodness

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > djmt1
10/16/2015 at 16:09

get a Raspberry Pi running Kodi and don’t pay for anything ever again. No netflix needed, no hulu needed, all set for free.

DoYouEvenShift > djmt1
10/16/2015 at 16:11

Same here. Ditched cable cause fuck paying all that money for the 3 channels I watched.

Theyre great for Netflix, Youtube, and music from your mobile devices.

Ill probably pick up another one for my other room.

Ram_Riot_6 > djmt1
10/16/2015 at 16:11

I’ve got one and it works great as long as it has a good connection. I have been using it for about a year with no issues.

450X_FTW > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
10/16/2015 at 16:15

I have no idea what any of you just said, means

cazzyodo > djmt1
10/16/2015 at 16:17

I have one but never really use it because I also have a PS4.

I game more than watch stuff. And PS4 streams.

But the Chromecast is pretty cool.

Nonster > djmt1
10/16/2015 at 16:20

yep you can’t really beat it for the price. If you use amazon prime video, then you might consider the roku stick intead, but otherwise chromecast is the way to go.

Sir Halffast > djmt1
10/16/2015 at 16:22

If you’re on Amazon Prime, you should get the Amazon TV Stick instead. It’s great and I love it.

CalzoneGolem > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
10/16/2015 at 16:24

I just plugged my tv into my computer.

Tripper > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
10/16/2015 at 16:25

Have you done this? My raspberry pi is currently controlling my thermostat, but not well, and not for any reason other than fun. So I would love to re purpose it for this.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > CalzoneGolem
10/16/2015 at 16:28

I used to do that, but I don’t have anything else running my TV anymore, just the Raspberry Pi/Kodi setup.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Tripper
10/16/2015 at 16:31

Oh hell yeah I have my friend.

Install OSMC, running Kodi.

https://osmc.tv/

You want this software (not their overpriced device). You can then run Kodi’s standard view off of it.

I don’t have cable anymore. I don’t pay for Netflix. I watch sports through add ons, I even have an HD HomeRun taking my antenna onto the network so I can get live over the air HD broadcast through the Pi as well.

Suck it cable

Tripper > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
10/16/2015 at 16:38

Cool, I’ll give it a whirl. Do you have an IR receiver sensor for the Pi, or how are you controlling?

Saracen > djmt1
10/16/2015 at 16:44

Yep, I have one. I love it.

jariten1781 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
10/16/2015 at 16:47

Never heard of it.

What’s the content source?...quick look shows it’s just a MC.

Scanning further down...it’s just the newest rev of XBMC?

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Tripper
10/16/2015 at 16:50

we actually use a wireless keyboard with a touchpad. Wife (not techy) is completely cool with using the whole system btw.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > jariten1781
10/16/2015 at 16:51

yep. XBMC turned into Kodi.

It’s all internet based, so you pull content from streams.

I fully admit every once in a while you get a bad stream or two. you back out of it and pick a new stream and it’ll even pick up where you left off.

Sam > djmt1
10/16/2015 at 16:58

It’s great, pretty much the same features as a smart TV. Just remember that you need an audio out on your TV if you use an external amp.

jariten1781 > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
10/16/2015 at 16:58

Ahhh, so grey to black market then.

I still have an old HTPC running some forever ago version of XBMC for network streaming, but gave up on the black market stuff when the legit stuff got satisfactory. I may even have my old original XBox running an even older version up in the attic...I wonder what’s on that hard drive...

pjhusa > djmt1
10/16/2015 at 16:59

My uncle recently bought one. He LOVES IT. He uses it to watch Cantonese movies and German television.

he keeps telling me to purchase one, but I have no time to watch television.

Tripper > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
10/16/2015 at 17:00

Gotcha, I’ve got a really nice universal remote that I would be looking to incorporate. Receivers are cheap though I’m sure that I can work it out.

BATC42 > djmt1
10/16/2015 at 17:04

If you get one, go for the new one which is supported by apps like Spotify (who elected not to support the first gen...)

tromoly > Tripper
10/16/2015 at 17:38

If you have a smartphone you can download Kore and control Kodi that way, I haven’t run into any problems with it.

WiscoProud > djmt1
10/16/2015 at 17:49

Yup. Its great considering the cost. I do wish it worked better with apple though. I'll sometimes find something on my tablet, then pull it up on my phone to cast it.

Carlos wishes he has a manual > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
10/16/2015 at 18:01

That sounds interesting maybe ill try it out one day!

TheRealBicycleBuck > djmt1
10/16/2015 at 19:28

Yes, we have one. Works great for the room that doesn't have cable.

Nick > djmt1
10/17/2015 at 09:51

I looked into one, but i have my xBox and Laptop hooked up to my TV. if its not on netflix or Amazon Prime, i download and watch via HDMI out from my laptop.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > jariten1781
10/19/2015 at 09:49

Haha, well the old xbox can’t keep up with this new software, they don’t support it anymore, it’s one of the reasons they changed the name from xbmc to Kodi.

I’d list it as grey market, it’s not illegal to stream content, only to be the streamer.

An old HTPC may keep up with current Kodi. It’s just all free and there’s so rarely a show or movie I can’t find. Shows are loaded up same day sometimes as air date but I always wait a day for a better stream or watch it live with my antenna (or a live stream).

It’s worked out great for us.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > tromoly
10/19/2015 at 09:49

I have Kore but I use Yatse. Also no problems, but I prefer my wireless keyboard/touchpad.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Tripper
10/19/2015 at 09:50

They have great IR receivers that do a lot of the work for you setup wise.

https://flirc.tv/more/flirc-usb

FLIRC is the most popular one.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Carlos wishes he has a manual
10/19/2015 at 09:51

Let me know if you have questions, happy to help, I love these little things.

Carlos wishes he has a manual > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
10/19/2015 at 20:54

Thanks!