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October 2015
(83%)
144 Reviews
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Users
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979 Reviews
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The editors liked
I've said it once
And I'll say it 100 more
But the new wireless antenna is nothing short of astounding. It creates a near seamless streaming environment with less lag and less buffering time than almost anything – even full size set-top boxes – on the m
The Google Chromecast is a dirt-cheap wireless video dongle that streams Netflix
YouTube
Spotify
Pandora
HBO Now and thousands of other apps and games to your TV using an Android or Apple phone or tablet
Or a PC
As the controller. Its small size hid
Inexpensive
Improved design
Streams content from Netflix
HBO Now and other popular apps from your mobile device
5GHz Wi-Fi compatibility
Updated Chromecast app with universal search
Marginally faster streaming
Nifty
Versatile new design
Same low price
Faster operation
Cleaner
More refined picture
Intuitive
User-friendly app
More content
Same price
It's fast and has superior Wi-Fi
Simplicity
Great app
Cheap as chips
Tons of apps work with it
Looks nice
Faster
Better Looking Design
Awesome New Chromecast App
Did We Mention It Is A LOT FASTER
New design fits any port
Slightly faster load speeds
New app is a huge improvement
Cross-platform search at this price is impressive
Still great value for money
Added 5GHz Wi-Fi support
Compact design
Enhanced Chromecast companion app
The editors didn't like
As a fellow editor pointed out in our early hands on review
We're still looking for a native way to stream Amazon Instant Video from a phone or tablet to a Chromecast
Or mirror iOS devices to the TV with it. It's not wise to hold your breath for either
The lack of a dedicated remote means you always need a smartphone
Tablet or PC nearby to use it. Slightly more expensive boxes and sticks
With their physical remotes
Tactile buttons and onscreen displays
Are more convenient to use. The only way to wat
Still no interface or dedicated remote (if that bothers you)
Support for 1080p rather than 4K
Requires an Android or iOS device for setup
And can only stream Amazon videos from a PC
No native Amazon Instant Video
No remote control
Not many games
Not completely catch-up TV compatible
Still waiting on some functionality
Some apps and games are yet to catch up
It Can't Do Your Tax Return -- That's Literally About It
Faster, Better Looking Design, Awesome New Chromecast App, Did We Mention It Is A LOT FASTER
It Can't Do Your Tax Return -- That's Literally About It
Cheap. Easy to use. Useful. The original Chromecast was all of these things and more, so improving on this was always going to be a challenge. Fortunately, Google has absolutely SMASHED it with the Chromecast 2, leaving alone the core experience of Chrome...
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Published: 2015-11-10, Author: Nick , review by: techradar.com
Marginally faster streaming, Nifty, versatile new design, Same low price
No native Amazon Instant Video, No remote control, Not many games
With better Wi-Fi and far better performance, Chromecast 2 has ousted the original as one of our favorite devices of all time...
Abstract: Also in the box is a mini USB to USB lead and a 13amp connector to provide power this fits opposite the hard wired HDMI lead on the Chromecast.The fold round lid of the box has the only instructions, Plug into Power and TV. Switch TV input. Set it up and...
It's fast and has superior Wi-Fi, Simplicity, great app, Cheap as chips, Tons of apps work with it, Looks nice
Still waiting on some functionality, Some apps and games are yet to catch up
So, should you get one? If you already own a Chromecast and you're wondering if you need to upgrade, then the answer is no. If you want to play Android games on your TV then you'll have more fun with the Nexus Player. If you can't stand the eight seconds...
Inexpensive, improved design, streams content from Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, HBO Now and other popular apps from your mobile device, 5GHz Wi-Fi compatibility, updated Chromecast app with universal search
Still no interface or dedicated remote (if that bothers you), support for 1080p rather than 4K, requires an Android or iOS device for setup, and can only stream Amazon videos from a PC
The new Chromecast is an easy way to get content to your TV via your phone, tablet or PC without any hassle. Whether you want to playback from apps, mirror browser tabs (or local media playback within), or even play split-screen games - Chromecast 2...
Starting with the design of the New Chromecast we have a device which is a definite improvement over the older version. It does look nicer overall however from a functional point of view...
New design fits any port, Slightly faster load speeds, New app is a huge improvement, Cross-platform search at this price is impressive
Search could use a bit of work, Still can't control playback from main app, What's On could stand some more personalization
In the end, the new design features are a step up, but not enough to make us trade in our old Chromecast — especially considering all of our favorite new features work just fine on the old version. But for those who still haven't checked out a Chromecas...
My 2011 Sony TV works a treat, but its version of BBC iPlayer is no longer up to snuff and fares very poorly in comparison with the mobile app versions: it doesn't display new content as quickly, buffers far more often than the apps do, and the picture qu...
The Google Chromecast is a dirt-cheap wireless video dongle that streams Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, Pandora, HBO Now and thousands of other apps and games to your TV using an Android or Apple phone or tablet, or a PC, as the controller. Its small size hid
The lack of a dedicated remote means you always need a smartphone, tablet or PC nearby to use it. Slightly more expensive boxes and sticks, with their physical remotes, tactile buttons and onscreen displays, are more convenient to use. The only way to wat
The innovative Chromecast might be the ultimate living-room accessory for your phone or tablet, but more traditional streaming devices deliver a better streaming experience...
