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Google Chromecast with Google TV 4K $54.98 Delivered @ Amazon AU

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  • hmac on 16/02/2023 - 18:22
    +12

    cannot recommend enough

  • AdamFury on 16/02/2023 - 18:25
    +7

    Great device. Great value at this price.

  • Creamsoda on 16/02/2023 - 18:26

    can this cast 4k content from your computer?

    • st1ng on 16/02/2023 - 19:53

      No. Screencasting is limited to 720p, and is pretty shite quality most of the time unless you have pretty grunty hardware.

  • beaver2233 on 16/02/2023 - 18:32
    +2

    Great deal. Very tempted. Might hold off and wait for an upgraded model which hopefully is released sometime this year.

    • Arcticfox on 16/02/2023 - 18:44
      +2

      Yeah, agree.

      While this is a great price, I feel like the newer model will make me regret the purchase.

      I already own a couple of them, so I know the upgrade I'm hoping for…

      • Kammi on 16/02/2023 - 20:05

        What r u waiting for?

        • Flyufools on 16/02/2023 - 21:07
          +2

          More storage

          • Duplicity on 16/02/2023 - 21:28
            +2

            @Flyufools: Yeah, have this device and the storage is fked with not that many apps lol

            • Kammi on 16/02/2023 - 22:42
              +1

              @Duplicity: Oh wow, didn't realise that was an issue!

              What are you installing on it? Apps or movies lol

        • Arcticfox on 17/02/2023 - 08:57
          +1

          As others have said, more space and probably at least 4gb ram.

          It seems to struggle nowadays when I go to my library in PLEX. I'll scroll down and constantly hit the blank covers as the system is trying to catchup and populate them with the cover artwork. Happens on all units I own. My Sammy in the lounge room uses the built in PLEX app and I do not see blank covers in my library there.

          I've also tried the Amazon Firestick 4K. It kept crashing the app I was using (Netflix, Utube, Amazon Prime, whatever) and would send me back to the homescreen. No explanation why it was dumping me to the start and it would just keep happening. Couldn't link volume to the remote either, where as CCWGTV did it fine. Ultimately got rid of it.

          • adb1984 on 20/02/2023 - 12:00

            @Arcticfox: Oh man, I an now starting to realise I am not using this anywhere near its potential.

            Any good youtube videos to check out?

            Cheers

            • Arcticfox on 20/02/2023 - 13:22
              +1

              @adb1984: Hey bud,

              Setting up the remote to link to your TV volume is bulit into the unit instructions when you plug it into TV for initial setup. If you mean PLEX, that's a much bigger conversation!

              • adb1984 on 20/02/2023 - 13:28

                @Arcticfox: Oh yeah, im good with the volume. Interested in looking into the Plex set up.

  • snoopydoop on 16/02/2023 - 18:32

    How's this with Plex? My Xbox One X has been stuttering like mad with high bitrate content and getting so sick of it.

    Was thinking of a nvidia shield but this is far cheaper.

    • OzBerghainer on 16/02/2023 - 18:43

      IMO worth stepping up to a shield pro for plex. Smooth as playback and handles most formats and quick to decode (if your transcoding hardwares up to it)

      • snoopydoop on 16/02/2023 - 18:49

        Do you think the Chromecast will improve from the One X anyway? Thinking of just pulling the pin on this since it's so cheap and upgrading to a Shield Pro later when it's on sale or something. I'm sure this'll come in handy regardless.

    • revheadgl on 16/02/2023 - 18:48
      +2

      Been using Plex with these for over a year now.No issues.

      • snoopydoop on 16/02/2023 - 18:49

        Excellent to hear! Do you run high bitrate content? That's mainly where my issue is lying with the Xbox

        • revheadgl on 16/02/2023 - 18:53

          Not sure what the bitrate is but have been playing playing 10gb files without problem.

        • plasmapuff on 16/02/2023 - 19:08

          Handles 4K HDR HEVC files without any issues for me on WiFi 6. Ironically my older model Nvidia Shield ~2017 which is also 4K rated was struggling.

        • mrblu on 16/02/2023 - 19:22

          Can you share an example of your high bite rate content? I seem to be running them fine.
          4k 10bit

    • drogog on 16/02/2023 - 19:46

      I got this for running plex over my local network and it has been perfect for 10GB/hour 4k content

      • ace310 on 17/02/2023 - 06:03

        What's your plex server specs? Seems like my i3 server with integrated graphics seems to struggle with 4k h265 content lately. Have 24gb ram and no issues with local network. Also have plex pass, but struggles with transcoding.

        • drogog on 17/02/2023 - 10:38

          I'm running it from my gaming PC, so a Ryzen 5600 with 16GB ram (I'm not using hardware transcoding), and transmitting using maximum quality settings over WIFI to the network through a mid to high-end router.

  • KingUltra on 16/02/2023 - 18:33
    +6

    At this price it's a insta buy!

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 16/02/2023 - 18:33
    +3

    Good buy mate, at this price would take it over a fire stick max 4k

    • Wimothy Jongingtons on 16/02/2023 - 19:23

      my old trusty chromecast shit itself yesterday so had to toss up between the fire stick and chromecast, ended up going with firestick for $59 - came in today and its pretty smooth!

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 16/02/2023 - 19:43
        +6

        Nice username brah

        And yeah imo the amazon ui is a bit too busy for me other than that the experience is still very on par

  • dins on 16/02/2023 - 18:33

    Cheers OP great find! 🍻

  • Mortgagetightass on 16/02/2023 - 18:34
    +2

    this is strupidy good value for kayo, main streaming services and most of all.. Plex..

    it bloody plays everything for me without transcoding.

  • lobzter on 16/02/2023 - 18:35
    +1

    this or Amazon firestick 4K.
    which one is better guyz

    • silenthillrocks on 16/02/2023 - 18:40
      -3

      4k stick

    • dins on 16/02/2023 - 18:46
      +6

      This quite comfortably.

    • ygttt on 16/02/2023 - 19:08
      +1

      yes firestick faster but this is much much better experience for me.

    • dtoovey on 17/02/2023 - 08:58
      -1

      Got Firestick 4K on special at JB and gave to a mate - he only wants it for Kayo, which apparently he has to sideload and he's not technical. Very frustrating as to why Amazon would cripple the store like that. I just assumed they reskinned Android TV and it would be widely compatible. Think I paid less than $50 for Firestick, so when Google TV around $60, I'd go for Google to avoid any hassle.

  • Jaydel on 16/02/2023 - 18:36
    +1

    What's the UI like on this? Better than the fire stick?

  • r0nmac on 16/02/2023 - 18:39

    Was contemplating today buying my lost GTV remote. Bought :)

  • nzcoops on 16/02/2023 - 18:39

    Awesome, sold!
    Thanks!

  • ozvictor on 16/02/2023 - 18:40

    Do you still need this if you already have smart TV?

    • pizzaguy on 16/02/2023 - 18:51
      +3

      If the TV has all the apps you need and snappy and responsive interface, then you don't need it.

    • r0nmac on 16/02/2023 - 18:57

      Yes. Stove away the TV remote - and enjoy the simplicity of the UI, remote and zippy performance.
      If you have an AV, plug it into AV - which you cant do with Smart TV apps.

      • pizzaguy on 17/02/2023 - 14:18

        If you have an AV, plug it into AV - which you cant do with Smart TV apps.

        What does that whole line mean? Can't plug Smart TV apps? To an AV port? The one with yellow, white and black plugs? Plug apps?

        • r0nmac on 17/02/2023 - 19:14

          Basically, you can put AV Receiver between Google TV puck and TV in one of AV receiver's HDMI input.

          GTV <==hdmi in====> AVR <==tv out hdmi====> TV

          Whilst using Smart TV apps on TV - you are required to do ARC/eARC to AV receiver.

          Smart TV (With Apps) <==== eARC / tv out hdmi ====> AVR

          Option 1 is the simplest integration with AV if you have multiple sources to switch (XBox / PS5 etc) (Switch sources in AVR)
          Option 2 works but with multiple sources to switch becomes little inconvenient. (Switch sources in AVR & TV)

          I hope I makes sense.

          • pizzaguy on 17/02/2023 - 19:52

            @r0nmac: It does, I wouldn't think of a receiver being called an AV. Ta

    • obseeker on 16/02/2023 - 19:01
      +1

      we use it as we have a couple of basic smart 4k tvs. One LG and the other samsung its given these tvs a second life as the apps and menus were painfully slow but the screen was still pretty good. If you have a tv bought in the last 2-3 years or one that has a google play store on it then the benefit will be minimal anything older than that will be a big upgrade

      • fuzor on 16/02/2023 - 20:58

        yes very true. I have a 2020 Sony tv and the smart interface is easy to navigate and more than quick enough. I dont foresee needing this until perhaps 5 years later.

    • gentlekoala5906 on 16/02/2023 - 19:24

      Yes I am using one with my new LG C2 because I hate WebOS

  • Alpine58 on 16/02/2023 - 18:43

    Thanks, been waiting for this. GoogleTV built in to our TV is sooooo slow.

  • ATangk on 16/02/2023 - 18:43

    Hmm… why did I just buy this, I have an Apple TV 4K.

  • Bowna on 16/02/2023 - 18:43
    +2

    Devastated. Just bought one a week ago at full price because I'd already waited over a month and it hadn't gone down in price in that time.

    • chickenff on 16/02/2023 - 18:51
      +2

      If you still have the receipt and can return it, buy this and use it for the return :)

  • beebul on 16/02/2023 - 18:45

    Thanks bought

  • hellboi on 16/02/2023 - 18:46

    Great find OP, bought one thanks

  • dya on 16/02/2023 - 18:49

    Ah you legend! My $4000 stupid smart tv is getting slow and I've been wanting one of these to replace its "brain" for a while but 1080p just wasn't going to cut it.

  • svigliotti on 16/02/2023 - 18:54

    That was a snappy special!

  • bym on 16/02/2023 - 18:56

    Missed out by the looks, fails to add to cart.

  • crackman on 16/02/2023 - 18:57

    Missed it!

  • PiperDan on 16/02/2023 - 18:58
    +1

    Any recommendations for a cheap hub to connect to USB-A flash drives?

    • saintpat on 17/02/2023 - 01:25

      I use a generic 5 in 1 type with USB C power passthrough without problems. Works with USB storage. OzB won't let me post a link.

  • he88388 on 16/02/2023 - 19:04

    That was quick. Missed out.

  • roshanrbb on 16/02/2023 - 19:08

    Boy it sold out quick.

  • USER DC on 16/02/2023 - 19:08
    +1

    Have been using it since it was first released for $90 ish or something like that. Its very good.

  • GoSpend on 16/02/2023 - 19:23

    Missed it

  • Skullytor on 16/02/2023 - 19:28

    darn that was a good price. we got the HD one for about the same.

  • Fatfat on 16/02/2023 - 19:35

    In stock but it is $79 now

  • TEER3X on 16/02/2023 - 19:43
    +1

    Over 100 upvotes, should be an automatic purchase, even if means taking out a loan.

  • savemore on 16/02/2023 - 19:52
    +3

    Was this a price match or Amazon AU selling it cheap? Unfortunately I missed out, but if anyone can find it at the same price, please let us all know ASAP. TIA

  • Fatboy74 on 16/02/2023 - 20:19
    -5

    What a deal! Grabbed 5. One for me and a couple for cheap presents for family friends. Thanks OP!

    • Fatboy74 on 17/02/2023 - 18:12

      Salty boys….. don’t be salty. Again…

  • Noddy Doldrums on 16/02/2023 - 20:37

    Other than the 4k is the HD version the same?

  • Usemame on 16/02/2023 - 20:48

    Dammit i missed it x(

  • Schrodinger on 16/02/2023 - 21:05

    Damn I just bought one for 79 this morning from amazon!

    • johnyBgood on 17/02/2023 - 00:22

      You could have chatted with the CS while the deal was active to get a refund or credit. Or just buy this and return the $79 one.

  • AussieBoi90 on 16/02/2023 - 21:53

    I got JB Hifi to price match it, and used my Birthday $10 Coupon, $44.98 and click and collected tonight.

  • [Deactivated] on 16/02/2023 - 22:08
    -5

    Ok device, nothing to write home about.
    Remote control is garbage at best.
    I also dislike the device hanging off your TV.
    Would rather get the Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $59.

    • dtoovey on 17/02/2023 - 09:02

      I wrote a comment above about needing to sideload Kayo. Any idea why Firestick 4K doesn't support this app, and possibly others? Might not be difficult to just use DOwnloader, but for non-techies, its a nuisance factor.

  • Batapotamus on 17/02/2023 - 11:01

    Can you use these things with stored media…like on a usb hdd? Ive already got one in one of the kids bedrooms and everything played is wireless but never thought about playing from a plugged in external disk for those once in a blue moon pesky files that refuse to play correctly via wifi.

    • ozwog05 on 17/02/2023 - 12:08
      +2

      Yep, USB-C Hub with Power Delivery.
      Eg. This. Apparently works with GTV according to one of the reviews.

      • cheapass88 on 17/02/2023 - 12:39
        +2

        Oh no way! I have a cheap unbranded version one of these. Will test it later!

        Edit: I've tested and can comfirm it works. I had to use my samsung usbc phone charger though as the factory google chromecast said there wasn't enough power.

        • Fatboy74 on 17/02/2023 - 19:26

          I'm so confused. Obviously the Chromecast pugs in to the HDMI port and the external HD plugs in to the USB A port. The USB C inp[ut is the power… where does the USB C go to? In terms of connecting to a TV?

          • cheapass88 on 17/02/2023 - 19:29
            +2

            @Fatboy74: Usb charger > Amazon Adaptor (usbc female) > Amazon usbc male > chromecast usbc female > chromecast HDMI into TV

            • Fatboy74 on 17/02/2023 - 19:29

              @cheapass88: Thank you. I should have Googled first. I appreciate the simple explaination.

  • drprox on 21/02/2023 - 07:03

    Right my new sharp tv from the other deal recently has the worst OS/wifi/processor ever seen and I need another deal on one of these bad boys :(

  • johnyBgood on 21/02/2023 - 17:11

    Is this better than the Xiaomi Mi TV Stick 4K?

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