Chromecast Buyer's Guide 2021 | Which is right for me?

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[timrutten]

If you just wanna quickly watch something I'd say a regular Chromecast. Just turn on the TV and cast from your app. If you prefer having an interface or want 4k id say the one with Google TV. And if you're interested in playing stadia or again want 4k but quickly watch something go for the ultra

[Aleksandarix]

I have the original Chromecast and it's a lifesaver. I originally did not have a smart tv, and got rid of cable so I used to CC. When I did get a smart tv, the smart part failed after 1 year. I had it repaired and it failed after another 2 years. So Chromecast all the way to keep my tv useable. Without it I got nothing

[jake_lacroix]

Chromecast w/ Google TV is the one I got and it’s great!

[neuideas]

I picked up the Stadia bundle on a Christmas holiday discount -- excellent price for a controller and a Chromecast Ultra.

[kassiaashley]

Excellent video all together. Jam packed with important information and stays at a quick pace 👌 🙌 👏

[andrewjameshaygarth]

This is a really important video. I bought the google TV thinking it would be better than my Chromecast... It's totally different, you really need the remote to do anything right. I ended up putting it away and bringing back my Chromecast.

[bradavon]

The Chromecast Ultra is the only one that support ethernet out of the box. Important if your WiFi is sketchy. The rest support ethernet if you can manage to find the ethernet version of the plug.

[yurikondratesq]

Awesome video!

Thank you so much for this guide!

10/10

[pauljamieson]

Chromecast TV
But they need to add better filtering
I have Netflix, Disney+ & Amazon Prime and on the main screen only Netflix shows me partly watched content..
Also I don't want to see pay-per-view content, but there is no way to filter it out..
Lastly, power on separate devices does not work.. Samsung TV + Samsung sound bar, only the TV will turn on .. I have tried lots of settings on the Google TV and Samsung TV, but it still does not work. They should create a group option to fix this!

[BlackStar_]

How hard is it to mute the trigger word?

[johncoscia]

Probably CEC was not available 3 years ago ? Ironically when you finally get a remote it allows you not to use it ?

[Emtbtoday]

The OG 2nd Gen chromecast isn't there that's the 3rd Gen on the far left! Then it was the chromecast ultra 2nd Gen had the chromecast logo in middle not the G (Google) I'm still using mine but wish it had Bluetooth! It's the only reason I'm going to have to upgrade so can link my JBLs to it! The 1st gen still works great in the garage aswell just wish they had Bluetooth or make no difference! But there's 5 chromecasts now lol

[WeiFinder]

So I "CAN" get the newest one and just use my smartphone as the remote? I want it for travel, and don't want an extra remote to carry

[brianduncan]

Hi a super information video, thank you. I have a question though as I’m new to the smart TV party.
I have a Sony a80j with google tv built in. I’m about to buy an Oculus VR device and want to cast to my tv in the best res possible. Could you advise please whether the entry level chrome cast device is perfectly adequate or do I need to buy a CC device with google tv to get the best viewing experience?
Thank you and keep filling our tubes with great content, we do appreciate it!

[BleachRush]

Very clear and we'll explained. Thanks.

[fimbles]

One year later and just a small note that stadia has now been discontinued. The chromecast ultra is a bit pointless now.

[tazziotomas]

Can u pair a remite with the chromecast ultra ?

[MGRSD]

I really don't like the Chromecast with Google TV and the remote. It's doing way too much. All I wanted was something simple, like the original Chromecast, not a Roku/Apple TV type device.

[ltdricks]

Still on 2nd Gen. Google Chromecast is undefeated

[comptefilmgoogle]

So for stadia and google tv I have no choice but to take the last one at 100$?