Chromecast 2020 with Google tv

Nowso

started to use this today

anyone else ?

donspeekinglesh

It arrived today, but it's my birthday present so I won't get to try it for a few weeks.

Nowso

Very fast delivery which was good - im mainly using mine as an android box as it were

Supercell

Started using mine yesterday, loving it. Remapped Netflix button to Kodi which is working brilliantly.
Thought i would need to use Jellyfin to downsample playback but native playback over the NFS share is working perfectly.
Love the voice commands. Wish you could power off and on more than one device by pressing the power button, for example the power button can either turn on and off the tv or sound bar but not both, seems an odd thing to leave like that, but overall very happy.

Nowso

Ive found media players work better than others

on stb emu mpv wont load - ijk is slow to load

Vlc works great and exo is good 2

Riesen_Meal

Mine is still not delivered, ordered it in the middle of the Google show...

Probably Monday now at this stage...

Nowso

having to go through sideload launcher to get to the android tv playstore app is strange

Nowso

Fieldog wrote: »

Mine is still not delivered, ordered it in the middle of the Google show...

Probably Monday now at this stage...

i bought mine after the event

check the tracking n see

Riesen_Meal

Nowso wrote: »

i bought mine after the event

check the tracking n see

Saying it left Eindhoven about 2am, no update since...

Not in a hurry for it anyway...

Nowso

Fieldog wrote: »

Saying it left Eindhoven about 2am, no update since...

Not in a hurry for it anyway...

mine took about 36 hours in total . through brussels and Uk shouldnt be too long when it does get going

Supercell

Nowso wrote: »

having to go through sideload launcher to get to the android tv playstore app is strange

What do you mean here, Play is preinstalled, do you mean something else?

Nowso

Supercell wrote: »

What do you mean here, Play is preinstalled, do you mean something else?

to accees the preinstalled playstore through the menu screen you have to go through the sideload launcher app it does not show on the google tv menu screen

Supercell

Ah i see thanks, i just used the voice command button (because i'm lazy) to install Kodi, NordVPn and some other stuff.
When I installed Kodi it was listed as an app in there so assumed it was on the homescreen somewhere too.
Easier to get to it for me in Kodi I think with the Netflix button remapped.
To be honest easiest would be to install using the play in Chrome and choose the Chromecast device as the target, did that for the button mapper app for example.

illdoit2morrow

Supercell wrote: »

Started using mine yesterday, loving it. Remapped Netflix button to Kodi which is working brilliantly.
Thought i would need to use Jellyfin to downsample playback but native playback over the NFS share is working perfectly.
Love the voice commands. Wish you could power off and on more than one device by pressing the power button, for example the power button can either turn on and off the tv or sound bar but not both, seems an odd thing to leave like that, but overall very happy.

How is it running kodi?

I have a RPi3 which is OK, but would love something a bit snappier without too much investment.

Nowso

the Picture quality seems good to me

Supercell

illdoit2morrow wrote: »

How is it running kodi?

I have a RPi3 which is OK, but would love something a bit snappier without too much investment.

Surprisingly well I have to say, snappy with little lag and no lipsynch issues so far. Pressing the NetflixKodi button on the remote powers up the tv and launches kodi, brillo!
I was running CoreElec on a Play two off its NAND and it has been struggling lately as in hangs for ages when navigating between movies and tv as my collection has gotten large. All are on a NAS NFS share on raid 5 which isn't skipping a beat.
Kodi on this little gizmo is perfect, have scanned everything on the NAS into its library and no issues.
Binge watching this weekend to finally finish off Agents of Shield to see how the lipsynch holds up as that on some devices drove me insane. All my stuff is 1080p FWIW.

I really like Youtube too on it, one button launch and power up. I have an ahem Indian Premium sub to that so no ads on it, the interface is beautiful, i really missed having that in Kodi on the Play before due to the api issue.
The youtube is very nicely laid out, there an interesting Youtube videos section which has documentatores there, Iron Man (Robert Downey jr) has one there on on AI, earmarked to that to watch this weekend too.

All in a total steal for what you are paying.

Anyone just using it as normal? What’s the interface like compared to what’s on a Shield?

DoubleJoe7

Thinking of this as a possible upgrade on my MiBox in our spare room, Stadia support in Q1 2021 is a big plus for me.

Just wondering, does it support a Now TV app? I know i can cast to it but would rather have an app on the device rather than cast to it.

DopeTech

DoubleJoe7 wrote: »

Thinking of this as a possible upgrade on my MiBox in our spare room, Stadia support in Q1 2021 is a big plus for me.

Just wondering, does it support a Now TV app? I know i can cast to it but would rather have an app on the device rather than cast to it.

It'll be the exact same as Android TV OS on your Mibox no? If it's not on the mi box then it won't be on the chromecast.

Supercell

The only downside to this box is that it doesn't do frame rate switching. Noticed action scenes on a tv show i had downloaded were a bit blurry and thought something was off - played fine on my Play 2 box, checked the Kodi forum and confirmed that it doesn't do frame rate switching. Tbh maybe not a show stopper for some i suppose but its a shame as the hardware supports it.

Nowso

Supercell wrote: »

The only downside to this box is that it doesn't do frame rate switching. Noticed action scenes on a tv show i had downloaded were a bit blurry and thought something was off - played fine on my Play 2 box, checked the Kodi forum and confirmed that it doesn't do frame rate switching. Tbh maybe not a show stopper for some i suppose but its a shame as the hardware supports it.

auto display rate does help

the Picture quality is v good

Nowso

DoubleJoe7 wrote: »

Thinking of this as a possible upgrade on my MiBox in our spare room, Stadia support in Q1 2021 is a big plus for me.

Just wondering, does it support a Now TV app? I know i can cast to it but would rather have an app on the device rather than cast to it.

ive switched to this from my mi box - its a lil different

Picture quality better
some players work better some worse on stb vlc is great
play store is behind the launcher app and not on google tv menu

can be a small bit slower to load up but plays good

im happy enough with it

Nowso

ethernet adapter available also

https://store.google.com/ie/product/ethernet_adapter_for_chromecast

Username here

Can these be plugged into a HDMI port on the back of an AV receiver, to get the benefit of your speaker setup, rather than the audio being output by the TVs inferior speakers? Thanks.

Nollog

DoubleJoe7 wrote: »

Thinking of this as a possible upgrade on my MiBox in our spare room, Stadia support in Q1 2021 is a big plus for me.

Just wondering, does it support a Now TV app? I know i can cast to it but would rather have an app on the device rather than cast to it.

I read it didn't work a few days ago and they have since took it off the store on the box. Likely they're working to fix it, it'd be a strange product not to support.

pizzahead77

/\/ollog wrote: »

I read it didn't work a few days ago and they have since took it off the store on the box. Likely they're working to fix it, it'd be a strange product not to support.

Interestingly, tthe Play Store shows that the NOW TV app is compatible with my Sony Android TV but not my nVidia Shield

ULMarc

Nowso wrote: »

ethernet adapter available also

https://store.google.com/ie/product/ethernet_adapter_for_chromecast

The new Chromecast uses a type C connection. So you'd need this one.

https://store.google.com/ie/product/chromecast_ethernet_adapter_gen_2

Could probably also use a a micro B to C adapter though if anyone has an ethernet adapter already.

Nowso

https://store.google.com/ie/product/chromecast_ethernet_adapter_gen_2

ahh thats the one i thought i was linking up

emanresu123

Anyone else missing the "For you", "Movies", "Shows" tabs?

All I'm seeing is "Search" , "Home" , "Apps", & "Library"

EagererBeaver

emanresu123 wrote: »

Anyone else missing the "For you", "Movies", "Shows" tabs?

All I'm seeing is "Search" , "Home" , "Apps", & "Library"

That's my one too, appears to be the European implementation.

I like it so far, but Channel 4 really need to sort out an app to match their Fire OS one.

Mimikyu

Anyone know if these are available in any shops at the minute?

Showing out of stock on Argos and home delivery only on Currys. Not on DID or Harvey Norman sites.

emanresu123

EagererBeaver wrote: »

That's my one too, appears to be the European implementation.

I like it so far, but Channel 4 really need to sort out an app to match their Fire OS one.

I got mine in Argos but noticed on the way home the sticker at bottom of box said it's the 'GB' (UK) version. I'm thinking that's why I'm not seeing all the tabs???

What's on the sticker on yours?



Has anyone got a version that says Ire/ireland on the sticker on box? All tabs showing?

Nowso

emanresu123 wrote: »

I got mine in Argos but noticed on the way home the sticker at bottom of box said it's the 'GB' (UK) version. I'm thinking that's why I'm not seeing all the tabs???

What's on the sticker on yours?



Has anyone got a version that says Ire/ireland on the sticker on box? All tabs showing?

Uk version would be irish version using same plug

i bought mine on the google store and it can from holland

But has IE on the sticker

EagererBeaver

emanresu123 wrote: »

I got mine in Argos but noticed on the way home the sticker at bottom of box said it's the 'GB' (UK) version. I'm thinking that's why I'm not seeing all the tabs???

What's on the sticker on yours?



Has anyone got a version that says Ire/ireland on the sticker on box? All tabs showing?

I'm in Spain so have the IT/ES one. Don't think it matters though, the software will align with your Google account location. For example, YouTube TV doesn't show up at all because it's only available in the US.

Username here

Username here wrote: »

Can these be plugged into a HDMI port on the back of an AV receiver, to get the benefit of your speaker setup, rather than the audio being output by the TVs inferior speakers? Thanks.

Bueller? Anyone? I'm sure I can't be the only person who would want to avail of an existing AV separates setup, rather than the TV's speakers. Please and thank you!

sioda

Username here wrote: »

Bueller? Anyone? I'm sure I can't be the only person who would want to avail of an existing AV separates setup, rather than the TV's speakers. Please and thank you!

Once the HDMI is a pass through it will work fine or just optical down from the TV to existing set up

Username here

sioda wrote: »

Once the HDMI is a pass through it will work fine or just optical down from the TV to existing set up

Great stuff. I've just had a peep at the back of the telly - didn't even realise there was an optical out on it.

Thanks for the info.

Oat23

This custom launcher might suit some of you

https://i.imgur.com/gvf9KVA.jpg

Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JknfyEQA5r8

jenno86

Anyone using a usb hub with Ethernet? Looking for suggestions, preferably something that doesn’t need massive power to run.

fozzy97

Just bought this today and didn't realise it needed to be plugged in.. Would a longer phone USB work do you think rather than having to use an extension lead to tv? Thks

Nowso

fozzy97 wrote: »

Just bought this today and didn't realise it needed to be plugged in.. Would a longer phone USB work do you think rather than having to use an extension lead to tv? Thks

you can get longer 3 meter usb c charger cables easy enough

fozzy97

Nowso wrote: »

you can get longer 3 meter usb c charger cables easy enough

Ye I have a longer one for my phone so was just wondering if it would be suitable thks

Nowso

fozzy97 wrote: »

Ye I have a longer one for my phone so was just wondering if it would be suitable thks

yeah lob that in it should be grand

fozzy97

Nowso wrote: »

yeah lob that in it should be grand

Will do.. Thks

Daavid

EagererBeaver wrote: »

That's my one too, appears to be the European implementation.

I like it so far, but Channel 4 really need to sort out an app to match their Fire OS one.

Kind of annoying we don't have the Movies and Shows tabs. Those two would be quite useful.

ZETOR_IS_BETTER

Can any app on the play store be downloaded and run on this or does it need purpose built apps by developers?

Gooey Looey

ZETOR_IS_BETTER wrote: »

Can any app on the play store be downloaded and run on this or does it need purpose built apps by developers?

It's Android TV which has a full selection of apps in the store, it's designed from the ground up to be used on a large screen with a dpad remote not clunky fingers on a touchscreen, developers have been supporting it for years on the Nvidia shield and other boxes.

SteM

Has anyone found a version of iplayer that works on this machine? I've tried a few but they seem to be built for touchscreen so they're difficult to navigate with the remote.

Tom Mann Centuria

SteM wrote: »

Has anyone found a version of iplayer that works on this machine? I've tried a few but they seem to be built for touchscreen so they're difficult to navigate with the remote.

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/nvidia-lightspeed-studios/bbc-iplayer-android-tv/bbc-iplayer-android-tv-1-2-87-release/#downloads

This version works on the shield, maybe it'll work?

SteM

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/nvidia-lightspeed-studios/bbc-iplayer-android-tv/bbc-iplayer-android-tv-1-2-87-release/#downloads

This version works on the shield, maybe it'll work?

I tried that one last night. It opens but I can't navigate it around it. Thanks anyway.

Tom Mann Centuria

SteM wrote: »

I tried that one last night. It opens but I can't navigate it around it. Thanks anyway.

Sorry about that. I'm hoping now Google have gone all in with Android TV a lot more supported apps for it might be forthcoming.