Everything else is a BAD DEAL - Chromecast with Google TV
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@LinusTechTips 3 жыл бұрын
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@NicoMontoya 3 жыл бұрын
👀
@ignAtomx 3 жыл бұрын
OwO
@kazum9746 3 жыл бұрын
No
@bepbep7418 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry I cut down on my wallet buldge by being broke all the time.
@bakskekoffie 3 жыл бұрын
Hi LTT, I have one question about this new Google TV product. Does it work on a ultra wide monitor? Because chromecasts suck at ultrawide
@Yogarine 3 жыл бұрын
50 bucks, that’s cheaper than a Ridge Wallet.
@tuxido4913 3 жыл бұрын
The cheapest wallet on their site costs £75
@hexerei02021 3 жыл бұрын
@@tuxido4913 that means that its cheaper than a ridge wallet
@tuxido4913 3 жыл бұрын
@@hexerei02021 yes i was saying that the ridge wallet was a rip off
@poeticsilence047 3 жыл бұрын
@@tuxido4913 I bet none of them actually use one either. Lol they just want the sponsorship.
@GruntyGame 3 жыл бұрын
@@poeticsilence047 and if I really wanted to cut down on pocket bulge I'd put all my cards on my phone and put my ID in my phone case.
@lecarrington3368 3 жыл бұрын
KZfaq getting real comfortable with these double non skippable ads...
@themexpineapple1626 3 жыл бұрын
Big facts
@nashjolly9315 3 жыл бұрын
Yep
@areebi 3 жыл бұрын
Click on the “I” in bottom left to skip the ad
@tangysunnyd 3 жыл бұрын
Forreal
@satyakumar255 3 жыл бұрын
KZfaq vanced- let me introduce myself...
@PvtDamion Жыл бұрын
Didn't know Linus predicted the end of Stadia here already, but once again: lovely informative review guys!
@alejandroglfm Жыл бұрын
The fact that he already knew is scary lmao
@TheDeathmail Жыл бұрын
Everyone knew it was going to die... it was broken when it came....
@PvtDamion Жыл бұрын
@@TheDeathmail There are a lot of products and ideas that weren't usable from the get go, but where they fixed it over time. Could've been the same thing here
@OriginalPuro Жыл бұрын
I predicted the end of Stadia when it was released. Everyone knows streaming of video games is a bullshit idea that won't work. It has been tried before and it went to shit every time.
@PvtDamion Жыл бұрын
@@OriginalPuro I highly doubt everyone thought this was a BS idea.. Conceptually it would be a great idea to lessen the need for having amazing hardware, but run it externally and feed into homes. When you look at how a lot of business intranet environments work, it wouldn't be so farfetched
@varunbhargava7661 Жыл бұрын
As a Google employee, the canceling stadia part was too funny, considering they actually cancelled it😂
@coleisforrobot Жыл бұрын
_former_ Google employee?
@hexandcube Жыл бұрын
Everyone knew it was coming
@MrKiBk Жыл бұрын
Came here to mention the same stadia part xd
@uh3331 6 ай бұрын
wtf is a stadia? sounds like La La land
@emporioalnino4670 3 ай бұрын
@@uh3331google cloud gaming service. It lasted a couple years and got cancelled, because google.
@OneBee-bm9lh 3 жыл бұрын
Google doesn’t want to know your location it already does.
@speedylordinc.3748 3 жыл бұрын
:D
@bepbep7418 3 жыл бұрын
Um.... think about this, the USGS uses satellite's to look INTO the Earth's crust..... You're not hiding ANYTHING they don't want to see.... Just saying.
@thanhvinhle2893 3 жыл бұрын
@Khaffit wow 11 IELTS
@jdwmyt 3 жыл бұрын
Q: What has four wheels and flies? A: A garbage truck.
@Ollay245 3 жыл бұрын
lol I just bought one directly from Google in 2 clicks... scary 😅
@jeffscoolkidacount 3 жыл бұрын
7:01 "Who uses the one from their ISP?" - 98% of the world gulps
@loop5720 3 жыл бұрын
Oh hahahhaaha, oh hahahahhahaha! Oh, ha. Ha. *What's ISP*
@OniiRem 3 жыл бұрын
@@loop5720 Internet Service Provider
@OniiRem 3 жыл бұрын
Me who still have the ISP router from 2013: ._.
@leviferrero6068 3 жыл бұрын
@@GanjaLibre obviously lmao what a dumb thing to point out
@lucky_lol 3 жыл бұрын
Hahahha
@JohnyK07 Жыл бұрын
8:04 oh boy, this aged like fine wine! xD
@aswallace88 3 жыл бұрын
Google in 2 years: "We're cancelling all other projects to focus on our main product, the 8.8.8.8 DNS service."
@Andrew-rd9zq 3 жыл бұрын
@@rosafields2294 if only
@OK-cp8qw 3 жыл бұрын
@@rosafields2294 unless
@JssyN 3 жыл бұрын
@@rosafields2294 is that why the user base is rapidly declining? Its gonna be gone within 2-4 years.
@DameAD 3 жыл бұрын
@@JssyN source? or you are spreading lies?
@xrobertcmx 3 жыл бұрын
@@JssyN Signed up for the free offer, got it, tried it, canceled it.
@Nuudles112 3 жыл бұрын
Screams about a $50 piece of technology Starts an ad for a $100+ piece of metal.
@awesomeferret 3 жыл бұрын
This... I hate the Ridge wallet so much... It's fascinating how it's actually a condescending product, they cater to and abuse ignorant people. If you want that type of wallet for some reason, you buy the OG version off of Alibaba for a fraction of the price (yes, the Ridge is a clone). The cost of production is almost certainly under ten dollars, you're paying for millions of dollars worth of marketing instead of an actual wallet. It's actually scammy, I can't understand why Linus would support it.
@CSEabdulalimkhan 3 жыл бұрын
@@awesomeferret i thought ridge wallet was 13$ per. I mean i live in asia where you can find one for like 10$(not the ridge wallet brand item but it's a ripoff anyway).
@drkastenbrot 3 жыл бұрын
@@awesomeferret The cost of laser cut sheet metal and a couple standoffs in shenzen comes in at just over 5 USD.
@krane15 3 жыл бұрын
Ads and feature are two different segments, as long as they're not related. When that happens, the content is just an infomercial, no matter how independently its packaged.
@curt8806 3 жыл бұрын
I hate Honey even more. They just spy on your buying habits and sell your data.
@benjaminleeson3295 3 жыл бұрын
D-Brand need to release an "Infinite Linus Shocked Face" skin.
@bastiannenke7101 3 жыл бұрын
The old Chromecast also supported ethernet. I even managed to power it with POE because I had no USB near my HDMI Matrix.
@meierthomas 3 жыл бұрын
Do you think I would be able to use the remote even though the Chromecast device is in another room (Have my AVR in a rack)?
@jrcowboy1099 2 жыл бұрын
@@meierthomas I have one, yes you can; the remote is bluetooth. You can even connect xbox one controllers and bluetooth headphones to it! Additionally, the remote does have IR capabilities as well for TV+Receiver volume/power control. It is annoying, however, that it does not turn on the receiver; only the tv. I've been using it around a year; ask if you have any more questions!
@curiosity_101 2 жыл бұрын
@@jrcowboy1099 how good is the built quality? I'm just hoping that it keeps working fine over the years
@P2Trix Жыл бұрын
8:12 And it's canceled.
@aidendrakepw 3 жыл бұрын
Everything else is a bad deal Cuts to Ridge Wallet
@zathras11b53 2 жыл бұрын
We call that unfortunate timing.
@GadgetAddict 3 жыл бұрын
Some of these features were unofficially available through clunky third-party apps or plugins, but this upgrade looks like a game changer.
@ScottWinterringer 3 жыл бұрын
still doesn't address the lack of offline capabilities and the annoying demand for an internet connection to just use.... same as literally all google products.
@siim 3 жыл бұрын
@@ScottWinterringer i mean, it's a streaming device? what else would you do with a streaming device other than streaming stuff from the internet?
@edricpon4574 3 жыл бұрын
Can It run crysis???
@HyperSnypr 3 жыл бұрын
@@siim Chromecast sucks, because it doesn't play my DVDs from Redbox. Pffft, who uses Netflix anymore
@ScottWinterringer 3 жыл бұрын
@@siim stream from your phone or laptop.... stream from your nas.... stream from your hdhome run or computer.... amazing how that works. such a stupid thing to stop users.
@cattysplat 3 жыл бұрын
Considering Chromecasts are the only good option for streaming Oculus Quests, I would have really appreciated if you tested the casting performance on the new Google TV Chromecast, to see if it's higher hardware gives better picture quality and response rate. Especially since the third rev Chromecast is over 2 years old now and couldn't handle 4K, that extra hardware likely makes a difference.
@deoxal7947 2 жыл бұрын
I have this one and it can't even receive video from sources other than KZfaq without a ton of lag. Casting my phone's display is actually slightly better but still a lot of lag. I can't recommend this to anyone unless they just want to stream netflix etc but this has no benefit over a roku or firestick then. Going to try with an ethernet adapter because I suspect the issue is with upload bandwidth rather than download within the local network. Only problem is I don't know if my phone and chromecast will even see each other as ethernet devices.
@jamesmanson2152 2 жыл бұрын
@@deoxal7947 Yep. Having this same issue right now, Chromecast won’t allow streaming unless it’s KZfaq
@KingLelouch7 Жыл бұрын
yes
@lstpersonalof Жыл бұрын
You should really check yours out cause i have had one since January of 2022, and have had cero issues with it i have it on a separate 5ghz band on wifi, and cast my phone or my little brothers oculus to it without any issue, least to say i do have 400 Mbps of internet constantly trough my ISP, i live in PR where house are built fully out of concrete, and have Netgear routers acting as access points through all of the spaces of my home Also: Really check how and if u need to do some wifi upgrade around your home, that could fix every issue with the Chromecast, least to say i have around 30 devices connected to my homes wifi at any given time of the day, and everything just works fine as expected
@Romancefantasy Жыл бұрын
Just picked one up for $19 from Walmart. It’s a big improvement on my old chromecast and makes my fire stick redundant. A plus is that the remote controls the tv’s volume, power, and input selections 😀
@breakcoregirlxd 3 жыл бұрын
but will it work on eduroam
@PanHyridae 3 жыл бұрын
I've gotten my original chromecast to work on EDURoam so I'd assume so
@CloudCellC2 3 жыл бұрын
Why wouldn't it work on eduroam?
@gangsterkami1 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it worked for me when I was at lboro
@OhWanya 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it does 😂
@RayO72 3 жыл бұрын
Worst case scenario, get a USB-C dongle that has PD passthrough, then plug in mouse and keyboard to click checkbox and sign in That's what I do when I stay at hotel for work
@mohamedachab3604 3 жыл бұрын
i was surprised not hearing him say "You know what else is inevitable? Our segue to our sponsor!" on the second segue. I'm left with an internal void now
@victorhernandez-nj2xx 3 жыл бұрын
I miss TunnelBear :,(
@blales 2 жыл бұрын
Good review! Been thinking of getting one of these puppies. The only issue with the review was that Linus snapped on the wrong hand. Otherwise a perfect 5/7 would recommend
@fivemandown 3 жыл бұрын
Been using Stadia with the old chrome cast ultra. The experience feels completely native at 4K. It’s weird that on a newer chrome cast it doesn’t work.
@wyattf.3837 2 жыл бұрын
Is this still true
@JackPorter 2 жыл бұрын
@@wyattf.3837 i mean, google shut down Stadia all the way back in February 1st 2021 (as linus called in the video 8:12). so, no? it's not still true.
@noah_m 3 жыл бұрын
Claim your here when title was “Everything Else is a Bad Deal” tickets here Edit: guess this one stays, no changing today
@jaylenleu6403 3 жыл бұрын
Ooh! I got in while it was still that title! Am I cool now??
@luisenriqueperezperez3193 3 жыл бұрын
Its still a title to me, I just opened in a new tab like 10 minutos ago lol
@noah_m 3 жыл бұрын
@@jaylenleu6403 yes 👏🏻
@eletricsaberman8916 3 жыл бұрын
lol i didn't even know they changed it from that edit: in fact after several refreshes, it isn't changing from that. what's the new title?
@leongao5120 3 жыл бұрын
Ooh
@Nyarlah 3 жыл бұрын
I've been using mine daily for a month, and I love it. The remote can switch the tv's hdmi channel, handle the volume, and the voice recognition (on the remote itself) accross all the connected streaming platforms is spotless. This might be my best purchase of the year, and it's exactly what I was hoping for, a unified spotify/netflix/prime/plex/youtube/steamlink/twitch streaming device on my tv.
@replynotificationsdisabled 2 жыл бұрын
Just like the fire stick 4k can?
@jerseymikes3403 2 жыл бұрын
You can use your tv remote to control the Chromecast, too.
@mbovb006 2 жыл бұрын
I live in Canada and Google TV was the only device that somehow allowed me to sign up AND download HBO Max. I had to use a credit card for purchase of membership but that's it. It has access to almost every app and the interface is simple and clean. Its not the fastest and sometimes is a bit laggy in menu but those minor complaints are heavily outweighed by its functionality. I bought a Nvidia Shield Pro and it could not access HBO Max even with VPN. So I've officially switched to this one and its been pretty reliable. For 50 bucks I've just bought one for every TV in the house.
@Bizzare77777 Жыл бұрын
Will it let you cast a movie streaming site from your pc to the chromecast or is it only for tabs running youtube content?
@mbovb006 Жыл бұрын
@@Bizzare77777 I haven't tried, tbh. I will caveat that these are cheaper but the rule of 'you get what you pay for' still rings true. Ads did not cover a quality product. They still cheaped out a bit on the hardware and software. It does bug out a lot and it gets worse over time. I am using a Apple 4K TV in one room and Google TV in another. I would gladly pay more for the Apple TV again. It works. No bugs and the quality and connectivity is very good.
@etpienaar 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Linus, thanks for this went out and got Google TV I tried my hub with USBC power del. But when using the supplied power adapter, said it didn't have enough power. Then tried charger with 60w max with 3A output, that seemed to affect my GTv, and not boot. Then added norm power supply without hub and worked. Which hub do you recommend? What is max power wattage to it? Thanks
@etpienaar 3 жыл бұрын
got the hub working anker pd with 45W
@jmlitwiller 2 жыл бұрын
I've had a Chromecast for months. Got it to use for streaming at home so I could take my PS4 to my business. Now I'm realizing how much it can do thanks to videos like this. Planning to do some emulation on it eventually.
@LordSesshaku 3 жыл бұрын
Linus: "who uses the one from their ISP?" Me: "I do"
@juscallmeehx 3 жыл бұрын
ISP's router suck. If you can afford it, buy your own and just activate bridge mode between the ISP's modem and your router.
@LordSesshaku 3 жыл бұрын
@@juscallmeehx Well, mine doesn't. So no need. I have 100 mbps, and it works at exactly that. Wifi works good too for all the streaming I make. So I'm not gonna spend money in another modem.
@envidygaming3990 3 жыл бұрын
@@juscallmeehx Usually is the case, mine doesnt have good coverage but I don't need it and I get 300Mbps with 5G WiFi even tho I'm paying for 200.
@juscallmeehx 3 жыл бұрын
@@LordSesshaku With your own router, you have the ability to tinker and do a lot of other stuff. As shown in the video, Riley's ISP router obviously sucks for LAN based applications. But yea, if you don't need all that stuff, just need the basics, the ISP's should do.
@mattpacheco7289 3 жыл бұрын
@@juscallmeehxThe router from my ISP is great, never had an issue with it. Plus its software is super easy to tinker with, Port fwd, traffic control etc
@MrRedinator_ 3 жыл бұрын
Original title: Everything else is a BAD DEAL
@jrkirby_ 3 жыл бұрын
Indeed
@ChrisTechmp3 3 жыл бұрын
Indeed
@solfuros7673 3 жыл бұрын
Indeed
@orvelipeikko3527 3 жыл бұрын
Indeed
@zwch_ 3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@valentingheorghe1693 2 жыл бұрын
Functionality can be further improved, by including audio Downmix to stereo and DRC (dynamic range compression) off options, when multichannel audio content is played and sent to other audio equipment via Bluetooth.
@valdeicampi Жыл бұрын
The ending aged perfectly 😙👌
@kylesebring 3 жыл бұрын
Me still using a first gen chromecast: hmm yes this looks very nice
@Ascendancy- 3 жыл бұрын
i was using mine too, albeit on a TV we rarely use.. it JUST now broke this year. the HDMI plug snapped off. RIP....seriously considering getting one of these new ones with the remote though.
@kylesebring 3 жыл бұрын
@@Ascendancy- yeah I'd highly recommend it. I actually just bought myself an upgrade.
@viduranisal 3 жыл бұрын
Help me understand the point of a Chromecast, what additional features do you get if you have a modern smart TV? They already have casting off a mobile device, WiFi and Ethernet connectivity, multiple USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports, built in support for almost all external storage and wireless peripherals, an internet browser, streaming apps and support for third party apps through an App Store of some sort as well. I have a late-2016 4K model which is 4 years old by now but still have most of those features built in.
@micahjohnson9184 3 жыл бұрын
@@viduranisal Makes your smart TV a smarter TV by giving it smart home functionality on top of clean software interface, with no ads and stuff that other streaming devices would have it's more customized toward you and the apps you use plus it being one of the only cheap streaming device with Dolby atmos and Dolby vision support along with it auto upscaling makes it a great choice for a streaming device really helps with image quality 😊
@kylesebring 3 жыл бұрын
@@viduranisal well for one, not everybody has a modern smart tv. It's easier to buy a $50 dongle than a whole new tv, when for most people, their old tv is just fine.
@mrclown7469 3 жыл бұрын
"Who uses the router from their ISP?" People who haven't had everything in their house upgraded for free by sponsors? 🤯
@Lillowh 3 жыл бұрын
I use the router from my isp in bridge mode because it's cheaper to rent it with unlimited data than to just pay for unlimited data 🤡
@slickm7 3 жыл бұрын
@@Lillowh what im confused. maybe its cause my isp has no data caps or I'm missing something lol
@sushimshah2896 3 жыл бұрын
@@Lillowh can you please elaborate, since I'm not well versed in networks, etc
@retrocomputing 3 жыл бұрын
@@sushimshah2896 bridge mode is just passing through any data. So he's not using any routing, WiFi etc in his ISP router, instead he has another router connected to it that does the actual job.
@Vanilla_Donut 3 жыл бұрын
I use the ISP router because it has a VOIP port for my home phone for my parents to use.
@WaveRapture 3 жыл бұрын
Hey hey hey, Cyberpunk on Stadia is actually really nice to play! Especially if you are someone who 1. doesn’t game much anymore 2. is moving between places a lot
@j.ballsdeep420 2 жыл бұрын
Far Cry 6 runs in 4k, HDR, and runs great with absolutely no latency from my experience. I'm also on fiber with 1+Gb down and almost always higher upload speed. With a dope router. Oops.
@meierthomas 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review. Do you think I would be able to use the remote even though the Chromecast device is in another room (Have my AVR in a rack)?
@gamernick1533 3 жыл бұрын
Please do an updated video on upgrading/suggestions for routers. Stuck with my ISP ones and would love to see your take on what to go for these days!
@TheJordyjb 3 жыл бұрын
imagine advertising a wallet that's twice the price of the product you're reviewing xD
@ally20 3 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised Linus didn't talk about how it compares with various smart TVs. Is it worth it as a replacement for the built in android os that TVs from Sony, Samsung and LG run? My Sony can be a little finicky with some apps like Plex, interested to know if this would be worth it for that. Also does it support CEC? There's no way I could expect my wife to deal with yet another remote control.
@FloKorp86 2 жыл бұрын
That's hilarious. I actually have the same problem with Plex so started looking for ways to upgrade my smart TV and ended up here :)
@DominikWalta 2 жыл бұрын
I just replaced 2015 Sony Android TV, where the TV couldn't even stream Netflix anymore, with CWGTV and its just amazing. If it's plugged into MHL port, most operations can be performed from your current TV remote.
@MaclawG 2 жыл бұрын
@@FloKorp86 Even more funny, that's the exact reason why I'm here :D
@xiserhoff 2 жыл бұрын
I really prefer Samsung when it comes down to displays. However, I despise Tizen as a TV OS. It has all the apps I normally use, but lacks a lot of the smart functionality that Android TV has. Android TV also has an infinitely prettier and more responsive UI than Samsung's.
@ryandavies5706 2 жыл бұрын
I googled various plex issues that I'm having into Google and came across a forum that recommended a chromecast. Never searched directly for Chromecast but was recommended this video on my YT home screen. Nothing to see here. P.s I'm still not buying it
@GRIFF22 3 жыл бұрын
Only thing missing really is some sort of private listening mode. Maybe when casting they could add an update so that you can listen via earphones on your phone?
@fuzzle426 2 жыл бұрын
bluetooth headphone work great on the google tv
@kennykedits 3 жыл бұрын
Imagine being the coworker where your boss gives you an item to test because you have got the worst internet XD Cant wait for the "Breaking in rileys place!" Just to change his router lol
@rylock29 3 жыл бұрын
When I was watching this. An Ad came on and it had you in it as the person. And it looked like it was from like 5-6 years ago
@Panslapper 3 жыл бұрын
For my 2 pennies I am actually enjoying my GTV more than my Apple 4K TV...not sure why but I do like the picture even on my 1080p. Like what HiFi said it has a very clinical picture quality which were my thoughts too and even 1080p is very well detailed. UI is decent and smooth too and an bit more interesting than the Apple UI imo. Another very nice surprise is the audio sound quality over Bluetooth, it really is very, very good. I have a Bluetooth receiver connected to my amp which picks up all codecs from SBC to LDAC and whatever the GTV is operating on it is very good. It's clean, clear and detailed and easily listened to. I compared it to Amazon HD via Topping E30 DAC at 192khz and through the same amp and in all honesty which ever codec it is it's very close to that quality on my system. For £59....I mean, shut up!
@InterFelix 2 жыл бұрын
Actually, the Mi Box S (one of the chinese made boxes shown in the video) was a great deal before the release of this. I have had one for over three years (I think) and it's never let me down. It's not the fastest experience ever, but it's really quite good. And it had a Chromecast Ultra built in on top of a really great Android TV interface for 30 bucks less than an actual Chromecast Ultra
@nicokuck2428 Жыл бұрын
I have a Mi Box S and thinking of switching to the Chromecast 4k but I dont see so much difference between those 2. Have you had both and can compare them?
@puneet7768 Жыл бұрын
@@nicokuck2428 one big difference is the remote, you can use chromecast remote turn your tv on/off and control volume as it has IR, something which mi box remote doesn't have
@gothicasshole 3 жыл бұрын
I bought 2 of them. Haven't done the wired connection or expansions (yet) but even just out of the box vanilla.... way better!! And what Linus didn't mention was for cord cutters. KZfaq tv or Hulu plus will have a live section where you can stream live tv!! Went with KZfaq tv and got rid of my direc tv
@CodeyGamez 3 жыл бұрын
Felt very attacked when he called out stadia subscribers :( #12StandTall
@Rokhopper987cp 3 жыл бұрын
I finally got a Stadia Premier Edition with the purchase of Cyberpunk and I have to say, I honestly feel spoiled by Stadia now. Games like The Division 2 run EXTREMELY faster and smoother than it ever did on my XBox, not to mention, the graphics looks incredible! I even played the game side by side with my Xbox to see the differences and they were clearly showing. I was officially convinced to purchase another month of Stadia, including a month of Ubisoft+ to give me more of a variety of games to play. Every game I played on Stadia has ran the way you expect a game to run, but better than it would run on a console. Stadia really shows that streaming is the future for gaming. Yes, the first year for Stadia has been bad, I also was one of the people that talked down on Stadia, but now that I moved out and got better internet, Stadia works like a charm! I’m hooked and I’m going to be staying with Stadia.
@jeffs3119 3 жыл бұрын
Lol same🙋🏻♂️. Just got the premiere with cyberpunk and am enjoying it. TBH I'm pleasently surprised by stadia and think they have what it takes. It has worked great at my house with 100mbps Max. Although, at my sister's or mom's house, who have over 200mbps, it’s unstable. I tried both Ethernet and wifi. I’m hoping they can iron out the details.
@PaddyMcMe 3 жыл бұрын
'12 Months A Stadia User'
@DailyCorvid 3 жыл бұрын
@@PaddyMcMe Aged poorly this one
@mystmicro2551 3 жыл бұрын
if Stadia was a person it would be Robert Kirby
@metalgearsenshi 2 жыл бұрын
This is a great review. Honest, fun, to the point. I have a Roku TV that's been giving me issues and imo Roku doesn't have the smoothest interface. It feels dated and janky. On top of that their apps don't get updated often enough. I'm gonna get that chromecast for myself and my mom because phew chile we tiredt 😫
@BenjaminLee2009 3 жыл бұрын
@linus tech tips @4:12 the type c port, does this mean this chromecast needs an external power sourse to work? Or is it just an extra port for people to plug stuff into and you don't actually need an external power sourse? Pardon me because I'm a tech noob and is currently in the market for a new TV. I'm deciding between the LG 32UL950-W and the + Google chromecast or the Samsung m7 32inch smart monitor and have a few questions. Which setup has less clutter, UI-wise And which monitor has a better display? IPS vs VA Since I only watch netflix a whole lot and a little bit of youtube, are the other apps able to be deleted on the chromecast and on the Samsung m7 monitor?
@jose-ji6yj 3 жыл бұрын
Linus within Linus's mouth within Linus's mouth is majorly cursed
@filip9587 3 жыл бұрын
I'd advise not looking on certain Subreddits in the next couple of days then.
@CrashedCarChannel 3 жыл бұрын
This is actualy a good idea
@XXently 3 жыл бұрын
Yep
@danielj7958 3 жыл бұрын
Haven’t watched it yet, but doubt it’s better than an Nvidia Shield.
@megamanx466 3 жыл бұрын
@@danielj7958 lol @ idea shield
@danielj7958 3 жыл бұрын
@@megamanx466 auto correct on phone 🙃
@megamanx466 3 жыл бұрын
@@danielj7958 I figured it was something like that, but none-the-less funny. 😅
@USAwhitewolf 3 жыл бұрын
Question. When you log in onto a google account to use it, does it also sign in on that person account for the other apps? For example, if me and my buddy has our own netflix account, if i switch to my own google account would it log me into my netflix account even if its not the main google account on the device?
@thecrowfliescrooked 3 жыл бұрын
Question, can the Chromecast remote power on/off different devices simultaneously? Let's say I have a TV and a Soundbar (that's connected to the TV via Optical cable), which is a very common setup. Can the Chromecast power both devices on/off with the push of the Chromecast remotes power button?
@Lock2002ful 3 жыл бұрын
Steam Link? Alright, for 50 bucks I’m in. Hope they have this available in Japan.
@dh4444 3 жыл бұрын
Availability and google? Lol good luck
@clanpsi 3 жыл бұрын
Google has been good about releasing their products here over the past few years, so I imagine it'll come soon.
@Lock2002ful 3 жыл бұрын
I actually found it online in the japanese google store. For 70 bucks... That’s a big no for me.
@lionn_ 3 жыл бұрын
They've got it in Japan
@harrys2331 3 жыл бұрын
oh wow 70 dollars huh, I got mine when they restocked about 4 weeks after it came out for the base MSRP of 50 dollars from Google's website. It probably is just more expensive in Japan because of the currency difference and stuff like that. Plus Japan has a lot of taxes on technology.
@AndrewSevey 3 жыл бұрын
I work for my ISP and I don’t even use our router. Thankfully we never use the modems in router mode
@FloppytopHoppencock 3 жыл бұрын
I love Stadia. It's worked great for me so far. It's literally someone saying "here use my computer to play your game, all you have to do is buy the game from us."
@ethanj454 2 жыл бұрын
Well, that and $10 a month.
@drcola143 2 жыл бұрын
@@ethanj454 you don't need to buy stadia pro
@laf522 2 жыл бұрын
@@ethanj454 nope. Stadia Is free. Stadia pro is $10 a month.
@GagootzGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Is there a benefit to this when compared to a smart tv? I like this a lot, but I already have streaming apps on my TV, would it be worth it?
@mc116 3 жыл бұрын
Love this Chromecast! It replaces my pos Samsung remote and smart tv interface in the bedroom.
@JoanMelchor 3 жыл бұрын
Could you do a video recommending a proper wifi setup? I'm always having trouble finding good information about what router to use or wifi extenders or mesh wifi all those different configs. Thanks!
@LuukDomhof 3 жыл бұрын
Some short advice: Mesh is more expensive but always better than repeaters, dongles or power line adapters.
@kristaki06 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys @LTT this is a great video as it has reassured my purchase, about 6 months ago KZfaq stopped working on my grandparents oldish TV... LG just simply stopped supporting their KZfaq app on their OS (maybe just on ~10yo TVs) so another product as a service working it's magic.... anyway found this exact chrome cast with google TV... its way better then any LG janky OS I've ever ever used coz its simply the Gplay store & they haven't had any connection issues so far. It really was a setup with a smartphone (GoogleAccount) & go... I still think power through HDMI is MAGIC. 1button.. bang.. TV on Chrome cast on... I'm gonna try afew things you guys mentioned like adding a USB-C dongle & I'm glad your getting the word out coz even Australian ISP have horrible Modems... like just TRASH so... it's a global issue YAY! Thanks again always a FUN watch!
@nameunknown8053 Жыл бұрын
I've been tempted to get the Nvidia Shield Pro for a while now but I'm glad I brought the CCWGTV 1st. It does everything I want it too & saved me $300.
@TheLilasiankid1 3 жыл бұрын
When you’re early enough to catch the hater that immediately dislikes as soon as video comes out
@mosi7486 3 жыл бұрын
I course I know him, he's me.
@DeerJerky 3 жыл бұрын
@@mosi7486 no.
@alumlovescake 3 жыл бұрын
@@mosi7486 Maul: _Kenobi_ *KENOBI*
@2911oscar 3 жыл бұрын
might be a hater but dislikes help more than not doing anything
@marcelviviers8038 3 жыл бұрын
The reflection in the TV at 3:23 honestly gave me such a fright as I am watching this at 2am and for a brief moment my brain thought I was watching on my own TV and that someone was standing behind me.
@stuff3862 3 жыл бұрын
Just finished cancelling my cable bill and switched to youtube tv and was setting it up to work with the chromecast when this linus vid popped up in my recommended, perfect timing. Honestly Im not a big fan of streaming services but I finally bit the bullet on youtube tv because it was 10$ less and gave a lot more features than cox did. Not trying to advertise but heres some things I really like about it already. 1. Unlimited DVR, you can just set up to record every single show you like and you get any episode thats played on live tv. It can also record an infinite amount of channels at once and all of the data is stored on their servers not your hard drive. So basically you can get terabytes of tv recordings 2. You can fast forward any tv recordings some other services dont let you do this which is messed up to begin with 3. They have a decent movie selection, its nothing amazing but its got actual good movies and not mostly b list junk, its nice to add to the rotation of hulu and netflix now. 4. Up to three people can use it at the same time, before I would need a cable box in each room which costs an extra 10$ a month per cable box, it also lets you use personal accounts like netflix does. 5. You can use it on any device. If your device supports youtube it supports youtube tv obviously. Now I can watch live tv anywhere with wifi (or if I want to eat through my phone data) instead of being stuck at the cable box. Overall so far I give it a 8/10 I just wish it was still 50 a month not a fan of the price hike but its still cheaper than my cable was for 75. Looking forward to getting it working with chromecast so I can just lazily tell my tv what to play.
@tasook 2 жыл бұрын
Nice vid, but I’ve got two of them and both have the same problem; they constantly disconnect from Bluetooth speakers / headphones. Even from google home, which should be super smooth, right? Any advice? Haven’t found any solutions online…
@sbrazenor2 3 жыл бұрын
I still think that it sucks that they killed the Chromecast Audio. Those were a great idea. You could cast to something like a stereo and since it had TosLink, it was able to transport the digital audio to the DAC for a better output. I still have a couple of them, but once they die, I can't replace them.
@RJohnODonnell Жыл бұрын
The new go-to device is the Wiim Mini, for those looking for a good replacement.
@kyryllvlasiuk 2 жыл бұрын
Need help. Should I get one for 80USD? Is it still fair value? Or should I get Mi box s instead (for same price or cheaper)? Thanks
@yohanyonsson 6 ай бұрын
Can I use the USB-port on the tv to power the Chromecast TV or do I have to have a separate charger?
@Cosmin4 3 жыл бұрын
You forgot the Xiaomi Mi Box S that YOU reviewed.
@andreamitchell4758 3 жыл бұрын
yup the mi box won't cost you an extra $50 for a powered type C hub and 7 watt plus type C power supply brick to connect an accessory to it which you will DEFINITELY need to do with the CC with only 4 gigs of storage got the old mi box 3 and i just plug in a cheap $1.50 USB 2.0 hub and connect a mouse , 32 GB USB flash drive , and webcam for DUO , no added expense
@aaronthomas6155 3 жыл бұрын
@@andreamitchell4758 The mi box also won't cause issues with an HDHomeRun Prime....unlike this Chromecast. I picked up 2 of these things Tuesday. Setup was simple. Loaded the HDHomeRun app. Bam.... HDHomeRun Prime locks up and gets knocked offline. Try to find "Live Channels" app....no shortcut available. You have to either search for it, or launch it with voice commands. Performance wise, it's just as slow as the mi box 3.... If you're using an HDHomeRun, or actually like the "Live Channels" app.....this device is not worth the money. Just too much inconvenience or issues.
@leoprozczinski 3 жыл бұрын
This! I just don't get why LTT just ignore the Xiaomi excellent products.
@badrsoulaimani4609 3 жыл бұрын
@@aaronthomas6155 So I'm thirn between the google chromecast and the xiaomi mi box s. Which one do you think I should get ?
@thebreatho 3 жыл бұрын
I've been using a Mi Box 3 for years, and it's still getting updates. It's running Android TV 9.0 now and running great.
@Wesrl 3 жыл бұрын
2:34 what do you mean by native casting support, I cast KZfaq to my Firestick all the time, I can also cast desktop depending on the app
@evans7515 3 жыл бұрын
The Fire TV Cube does this as well and is probably the way to go if you're already invested in the Amazon smart home ecosystem and want to integrate your home theater.
@poeticsilence047 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe he never has actually tried it. Just like he said it had no lag and all I saw was lag.
@evans7515 3 жыл бұрын
@@poeticsilence047 they slowed down the video to make the latency easier to see. These things are all going to have inherent latency, but it becomes really obvious when you slow the video down.
@Mad-Lad-Chad 3 жыл бұрын
Every time I’ve looked into the fire stick I’ve always read and been told it doesn’t do that. So idk.
@Gins. 3 жыл бұрын
@@Mad-Lad-Chad It works app-to-app, e.g. if you cast a KZfaq video from mobile/desktop to the Firestick, it opens in the KZfaq app. For other things, the Firestick has Miracast, so I know it can cast the entire display from either a wifi-connected Windows PC or an Android device (those are the ones I've tried with mine).
@sergiollag1 2 жыл бұрын
Is the youtube app the same as the one on android phones or is it the same as on smart tvs? Also can u install any app from the Play Store?
@sarfz87 3 жыл бұрын
How does the remote work? Connects via Bluetooth to chrome cast? Or uses the TV IR sensor.
@technic2310 Жыл бұрын
Sooo they did both, stadia support and stadia closing in the same month! Wooh!
@dushiemcbag 3 жыл бұрын
I really like the implementation of the USB hub but im struggling to find the same one seen in the video, what model is it?
@asteroidsex 3 жыл бұрын
Anker makes a good one.
@gregorysmith4518 3 жыл бұрын
I'm battling to keep Apple TV Airplay connected to any Apple device iPad/iPhone/MacBook for longer than 15 mins, any advise? between 8-15 mins our stream dies and we have to try reconnect, sometimes warm rebooting the devices works , sometimes we have to remove the power and then connect. I have enabled IP Helper and mDNS and done the relevant WLAN to WLAN rules to get connection.
@DaveGX Жыл бұрын
Something I’ve always been curious about here, if I do a manual or voice search, does this device/Google TV search all streaming apps a show/movie/content is found/detected on or only the 1s you have installed, authorized, etc?
@marinusch 3 жыл бұрын
I tried stadia when I got it for free, and it blows me away with how silky smooth and easy the thing works. I guess it's some sort of meme to hate stadia, but i now legit went pro, so I guess there are now dozens+1.
@fivemandown 3 жыл бұрын
Same, it works better than my 1080p steam link streaming from the beast in my cellar. Absolutely love Stadia, like maybe I just have good internet infrastructure in my country. I play at 4K feels 100% native, blown away every day.
@LazyCrazyGuy 2 жыл бұрын
@@fivemandown take it from someone who has 4K streaming and native 4k consoles. It's not even close. The 4K stream is more like 1080P with a lot of compression in fast scenes/action. The 4K console stays completely clear and has details the stream just doesn't display. I have a 2016 Flagship TV with amazing internet and it's a night and day difference.
@Koutouhara 3 жыл бұрын
*Watching this with GoogleTV* 😃 Now they just need to update the UI to allow multi profiles.. 👀
@guayabito6946 Жыл бұрын
The Onn TV box from Wallmart (also Google TV) works exactly the same, it is just as fast, the only difference is that it does not have Dolby Atmos but it is only $19.99. I have three in my house and I absolutely love them.
@marknorville9827 3 жыл бұрын
I tried the Amazon firestick TV 4K yesterday for about four hours. I am sending it back already. It was massively difficult to find movies, tv shows that I could find faster and better on my computer. I am looking at the Google TV but mainly because I have a nest hub max and also a Pixel 4a, but I am still in two minds about whether I actually need it or not. If you could play local media with your voice then that would be fantastic, having to go to an app and then search is a bit of a waste of time. I can game and play movies with my already attached cinema PC, but I was waiting for the google TV to have gone down on the black Friday sale, but sadly they never, hopefully this year if it does go down low enough, then I might pick one up and be stuck with it as I know that it will be a similar experience to the firestick, it is not really needed if you have your TV hooked up to a PC.
@c0pyimitati0n 3 жыл бұрын
4:30 That actually sucks because I always plugged my Chromecast into my TV's usb port for a cleaner setup
@ricardosimoni2855 3 жыл бұрын
I mean, there's USB C (the one on this chromecast) to USB A (the "normal" USB behind your TV) cables you could use one of those.
@c0pyimitati0n 3 жыл бұрын
@@ricardosimoni2855 very true...duh🤦♂️😅
@ammmze 3 жыл бұрын
@@ricardosimoni2855 depends on power output of the usb port. I'd guess most won't work. When I tried that in my tv when upgrading, it didn't put out enough amps and it booted to a low power mode that came up on screen saying to plug into wall charger
@kaustubh_kp 3 жыл бұрын
8:16 That segue wow
@anicetopontillas8121 2 жыл бұрын
If they upgrade the software will this be able to download it or will we have purchase the new version?
@zach49490 3 жыл бұрын
So I have this and when streaming my Oculus Quest 2 Audio is soooo out of sync and it drop sooo bad. Is this down to the chromecast or Oculus? (my internet is pretty good so would using Ethernet adapter help)?
@casual_sky2 Жыл бұрын
They killed Stadia lol. That ending aged well 😂😂
@FloridaNative59 3 жыл бұрын
The Amazon Firestick does support casting, use it for that all the time.
@cydneystrickland5570 3 жыл бұрын
Can you get the Philo app on the chrome cast? My fire stick finally went out, and I am wanting to switch to google tv chrome cast. But I can’t figure out if the Philo app is supported or not. Philo is my main tv app. Thank you!
@jeanettehamilton4648 2 жыл бұрын
really strange question at 0:04 what is the gray tote thing... lol i picked one up at a garage sale and thought it was a purse organizer but now im not so sure seeing it in your video!! is it just a felt bin? it buttons weird and opens flat
@japserrwik4656 Жыл бұрын
I bought one about a month ago, and honestly I don't know why I haven't done so earlier. It easily sits in the top 5 of favorite gadgets around the house. It's just so damn convenient! I have an older LG smart tv which was nearing the end of its life in regards to the 'smart' bit, but Google TV has given it a new lease on life. 10/10 can recommend.
@GrigRP Жыл бұрын
What are the other 4?
@AirBear_420 3 жыл бұрын
Last time I was this early Linus hadn’t dropped anything
@swaroopajit 3 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry there never existed a time you are talking about.
@mikeramos91 3 жыл бұрын
Last time I was this early, that meme was old
@DaanBrandt 2 жыл бұрын
Got this one two days ago for a birthday present. My android-tv is from 2015 so Android version 8 was the last supported. This now allows me to upgrade the preformance and get the latest apps without throwing away a otherwise perfectly good TV.
@benjamingiannone4448 3 жыл бұрын
I wanna get this for game streaming. Which app is the best?
@aerospaceTUdelft 3 жыл бұрын
Lol I wish it was 50 bucks for us in the EU. It's around 100€ here and availability is almost non existent
@harrison00xXx 3 жыл бұрын
good so. dont support google with data or worse, even money!
@_jvli4n_814 3 жыл бұрын
maybe bye the mi stick which i bought recently... Its about the same with a little weaker performance for just 30 euros
@aerospaceTUdelft 3 жыл бұрын
@@harrison00xXx That does sound a little hypocritical considering the fact you're using youtube. I am also against the super data gathering google does but sadly there is no realistic way for me and most people around it.
@aerospaceTUdelft 3 жыл бұрын
@@_jvli4n_814 I'm considering to just get the old chromecast, my friend had it and it seems to be working just fine.
@harrison00xXx 3 жыл бұрын
aerospaceTUdelft your 2nd sentence is the answer why im also using youtube...
@juptuber6824 3 жыл бұрын
Wow 50$! That's great. Good thing that this in poland cost 120$ 👍
@deloller2452 3 жыл бұрын
50 $ without taxes. Now in Poland costs 360 złoty
@dylu9672 3 жыл бұрын
Buy xiaomi tv stick for 100PLN on ali
@KurzedMetal 3 жыл бұрын
Same for Argentina, buddy D:
@juptuber6824 3 жыл бұрын
@@dylu9672 that what i did xd
@CreatorPolar 3 жыл бұрын
I live in Slovakia and im super annoyed by the fact that everything in slavic countries costs more
@drixmaster 3 жыл бұрын
I am quite interested on picking one of this badboy. But I have a weird idea and wondering if it is possible. I have an old Echo Show 5 and would like to use it as my camera and mic and my tv as my main screen, is this possible? I just want to cut cost on purchasing another webcam.
@jmak989 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, Any idea if I can connect the Sonos 1 Gen 2 to the Google TV and cast audio? I am currently casting my projector using the chromecast
@sujaykolar4317 3 жыл бұрын
"It's got a REmoTE." WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT
@vectorstudios9373 3 жыл бұрын
haha, lol.
@kusucks991 3 жыл бұрын
Something worth noting: My Chromecast Ultra I bought a couple of years ago has an Ethernet port (100mbps) built into the power adapter and fed through the same one microUSB port.
@kavinsp 3 жыл бұрын
Can micro USB handle 100 mbps throughput tho?
@gaiusnormanyo 3 жыл бұрын
What's the exact product listing for that HyperDrive USB-C featured around 4:26? At first glance, it seems like most of the dongles are more expensive than the Chromecast itself.
@zaheer6844438 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, I also have a Google TV chromecast, but the above option is Home, App, Library. But your Google Tv options are (For you, Movies, Shows.) How to creat this option. Plz Tell me,
@M4XC4V413R4 3 жыл бұрын
You forgot the Xiaomi Mi Box (any one of them), which is cheap, has official android tv and chromecast, has a good remote (with voice control by google assistant too) and does at least 4k 60fps with ease.
@TheTechGuys 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know why, but I was hoping for better game stream performance. For $50, though it does still seem like a pretty good value. I have been using Fire Sticks for the most part (I used to have Chromecast's everywhere and got tired of casting), and I have missed the ability to cast on the rare occasion that would work better than just selecting it with a remote. It's definitely a very interesting value proposition.
@Uncleharkinian 3 жыл бұрын
so like can i easily cast an iPhone or iPad to the new chrome cast? i wanna get it for my parents for their non smart tv (they love casting apple to their smart samsung TV) but i need to be certain it will work
@Paldea07 2 жыл бұрын
I just wish that the D-Pad works as well to the native controls of my TV. Input button is a bit useless since I can't use the D-Pad to choose. I still use my TV's remote.
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