Chromecast 2020 with Google tv

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anybody having issues with bbc i player - ok to cast from web , but not connecting from app on device

€50 plus €7 delivered in Currys. Doesn't seem to be stock to collect anywhere bar Tralee

It's €55 in Expert so slightly cheaper there if any stores have stock.

Been tempted to get one for a while nearly bought it it with the Stadia remote bundle a few times. Knew I wouldn't play it that much I've a switch and decent PC that don't get a whole of use for gaming as it is. Tempted at that price though I am also considering the Fire 4K Max or stretching more for a Nvidia Shield TV or Pro. Currently using an old Now Tv box for most of our streaming bar the odd thing I need to use the chromecast for. TV is a old 1080P Panasonic Plasma it's a good TV but no 4K, doubt it will be upgraded in the short term anyways.

Really need to replace the NowTv box its fine while streaming but loses wifi while on standby and have to set up connection and is slow navigating. Considering getting rid of Sky too as all we nearly watch is on Netflix, Disney or Prime. Between using a decent streamer and Saoirview on the TV we should be covered for most things. Will miss the Sky Plus recording though, have a lot of shows and films recorded over the years the box is nearly 10 years old the hard drive ain't going to last for much longer though . What I'll save on Sky too will pay for Blueray Boxsets to replace some of the recordings.

Most of what I miss on Sky mainly Sky Atlantic I can pay for the odd month on Now TV which probably the only reason I'm considering the Fire 4K Max. Know I can just cast NowTV from the phone but is handier just using a remote especially when rest of family and inlaws will have to be able to use it. Hopefully the app comes to GoogleTV. Shield is tempting for the upscaling and server, I still have a shed load of DVDs a lot will never be on streaming services or Blue Ray so I hope at some stage to rip them and use Plex.

Any recommendations between them?

I'd go for (and have both) the mecool KM2. - Get 5% discount by subscribing to their newsletter or as a new user.

It's AndroidTV with USB and Ethernet. Luckily (IMO) it doesn't have the latest version of Google TV but is expected that it will update to it. But you can disable updates. So far the chromecast is the only device with it.

Google TV vs. Android TV: What's the difference?

Ended up picking up the Google TV. If Currys had the Fire Max in stock I may have gone for it. They didn't have the Google TV in stock either well they did have two showing on system but they couldn't find them! Managed to get Harvey Norman to price match the Curries €49.99 price.

Needed some thing to replace the Now Tv box its just too glitchy and slow. I'll see how I get on with the Google TV but in the long run I think I'll still upgrade to a Nvidia Shield.

Cheers for all that, will have a look into IPTV and try figure how it works - and search the others in the play store - there was some quick update I think that I let run earlier, haven't had any adverts on the Home page yet, I've moved the main apps I use along the top so don't often scroll beyond that

One of the biggest gripes I have with the chromecast (apart from Ports) is the new launcher/OS. The alternative launchers bouncing around on forums aren't really reliable or trustworthy, in particular the forked or skinned ones.

Here is a new launcher and it looks like it could be a big advantage for the chromecast for those that don't like the ads or current launcher.

When oh when will the fecking BBC get around to releasing an Android TV app that's 4K enabled ffs.

I know, but that would require me to dive back into Amazon's ecosystem when the house is all Google/Nest. I have three Nest Cameras, two Audios, a thermostat, a Nest Hub and am planning on a Pixel as my next phone 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Feck it, I'll go for it. I have a Samsung QLED, so better for HDR10 etc. I'm based in Spain so will have to sideload the iPlayer. Presume Fire TV version is available from likes of APK mirror etc?

Ah great, I have Prime both here in Spain and in the UK, so hopefully no issues.

Chromecast is a pain in the ass because you're tied to your Play Store region, even when "abroad".

Does bbc iPlayer work without a VPN?