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The best TV streaming stick for under $50
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The problem with the Amazon devices is, that they don’t utilize the Chromecast ecosystem, which is omnipresent on Android. On the other hand, Amazon does not allow Amazon video on the Chromecast. So you win some you lose some.
Chromecast is great just would want mkv and other formats to be compatible not just mp4
Any answer not named the Chromecast is wrong.
Also Lauren if you are open tomorrow, I would like to take you out to a nice steak dinner
intro song name plz??
You can control playback on the Chromecast with your TV’s remote if your TV supports HDMI CEC … which is any decent TV these days.
Watching this on my chromecast
This video is just bunch of crap. I don’t know how much these people are getting paid for this from Amazon but Chrome cast is really good. You can cast your computer or your Android phone on to the TV and many other things. Yeah, I agree that Chrome cast doesn’t have a dedicated remote. Apart from that it’s really good and comes with a decent price.
Oh my god, all these bullshit comments. “I like product xyz better so this is clearly bought by Amazon!” If you don’t like it, go somewhere else for God’s sake…
The videos are getting even better and better, awesome work Verge!
So You guys like affordable stuff? Take a look at my playlist! 🙂
Chromecast is my best choice
OSMC on a raspberry pi 3 is my geeky setup 😀
If chromecast had a simple little remote, it would b a real contender. I retuned mine because of the lack of one.
Wrong! The Amazon Fire TV stick also won’t stream Google Play purchases.…and you can’t cast Amazon Prime to Chromecast (I know you can do it from a browser, but quality sucks). I have both because of this Amazon applied limitation and it infuriates me…almost to the point of dropping my Prime membership at next renewal.
I have never seen a more hipster set in my life.
Google Home+Chromecast=Fire Stick
What is she watching all those stuff on, projector?
Chromecast/Ultra !
I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHETE THE VERGE GETS THEIR MUSIC!!!
why everything in US. or WEST to cost a bunch,INDIAN Teewe streaming stick is far better and more PRACTICAL than all the Devices mentioned in above VIDEO. THANK-YOU
Chromecast has more or less a voice control: Google Assistant
Are you sure you need to say Alexa with the remote? You’re already holding a button on the remote so why would you need to say the activation keyword. That seems redundant. On the Echo remote you don’t need to say the activation word when holding the button.
the fire remote can turn on off and control the tv via ir?
It’s the other way around, Amazon Prime Video doesn’t support Chromecast. The problem is with Amazon, not Google or the Chromecast.
What’s the music in the background ?
Lauren is really buautifull…
even though it’s not native, you could just cast your screen while on the Amazon app so that point is a little moot.
really nice looking video and motion graphics.
but just like all the other comments on here, the Chromecast is waaaay better.
god, what a shitty guide
Chromecast does not stutter, and its the only place to watch no official apps. Thats the best option, forget about those stupid voice things.
well presented, beautifully produced video
but the content is very poor — the picks and rationale behind them is vague, illogical and verging (see what i did there) on nonsensical
Huh? So I get this and I can watch tv for free?
The Amazon FireTV stick has the most painfully bad interface paradigm it’s been my misfortune to experience. The whole, look at the TV, and use the app on your phone blind, thing is just stupid. The fact that you can call up a keyboard, type something, and it does nothing unless you have first navigated to the search function on the TV is just insane. For the love of God. Why?!?!?
The Chromecast by comparison is Simplicity itself, my 5yo operates it with ease, he dumps YouTube to it when the tablet is running out of power, and often pulls his content back off the TV when moving into the kitchen. You can cast your entire screen, browser tabs, etc. All the controls are on your phone, etc. It just works.
I have Amazon Prime, but the FireTV interface is so painfuly bad that I never watch Prime video as getting it to do anything with the app is like pulling teeth. No, just No!
i really like that apartment.
why the hell is this 21:9???
Lauren, omg who picks up a laptop like that?
Why does my Fire Stick UI is not the same as in the video? Is it a new update or only available for the latest generation?
Amazon doesn’t want to play nice with the other companies! They want you locked in their eco system where they charge more for the same content that can be found cheaper on Google Play or ITunes!
Chromecast is still the fastest and easiest…
Chrome cast is whats up. Yeah there are downsides, but when I travel I always bring it. I throw it in my bag and have my content on any hotel TV or where ever
if you’re getting it for an old person or non-tech person,I think it is better to get the ones with their own remote, my mother just barely knows how to use her smartphone, n she struggles so hard using chromecast sometimes,
for me, I just love chromecast, so fast n easy to use, plus the google signature that I love
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You need to activate this series again
i refuse to believe that she can afford that house while doing videos for verge
please talk about The Cheap Tablet you can buy 2017
Thanks
chromecast is the best. just a biased review from apple fanboy.
name of background music?
The other thing that sets the Amazon FireTV Stick apart is that it won’t have YouTube, come 2018, which is why I’m watching this. I own four Sticks and a 2nd gen TV, and YouTube is among the apps I use most. So, if I can’t sideload it, after New Year, I’m selling my Amazons and
So do any of these actually pick up tv channels or is it only streaming services like Netflix or Hulu?