![]() "If I'm trying to cast a video, smarttubenext needs to be open on chromecast, otherwise the video doesn't show up on the screen. Having to first launch SmartTubeNext with the chromecast remote is what makes it "not as seamless." In comparison, if the Google TV home screen is showing, when I cast to youtube with my phone, it works without needing to launch the youtube app first with the chromecast remote. The problem is that if the Google TV home screen is showing, my phone won't cast to SmartTubeNext until I first launch the SmartTubeNext app with the chromecast remote. Three Chromecast with Google TV devices would start at 150 before tax and shipping. Yep, those were the steps I followed to link the youtube app on my phone to SmartTubeNext. The low cost of Walmart’s dongle makes it cheaper to upgrade multiple screens at once. To hell with any limitations, stick with SmartTubeNext regardless of device. I freakin' HATE youtube ads, they're far, far worse than the worst days of broadcast TV ads since no content is designed for a "commercial break". Open your YouTube app on your phone, go to settings > General > watch on TVĬlick on connect using TV-code and enter the code from your TVĮlrondolio wrote: ↑ SmartTubeNext is an absolute requirement these days. Unlike the original YouTube app, SmartTubeNext does not automatically show up when you are in the same wifi network. To cast videos from your phone (or other devices), you must link that device to your TV. Walmart also adds 2.35 for their ECO fee, while most other retailers only charge 35 cents. I freakin' HATE youtube ads, they're far, far worse than the worst days of broadcast TV ads since no content is designed for a "commercial break". Have to add 35.02 worth of groceries to get the extra 15 off 75 (since the Chromecast is 39.98, a difference of 35.02 from the required 75 cart required to qualify for the 15 off coupon). SmartTubeNext is an absolute requirement these days. Thinking of going to back to the 3rd gen. Similar complaints from others, who suggest using smarttubenext, but it is not as seamless as youtube when casting from phone. ![]() And use the voice remote to ask Google to. Tech news website Gigaom unearthed information about the Spark in the Federal Communications Commission's website. The Vudu Spark is a streaming stick that plays Vudu, and nothing but. ![]() No more jumping between apps to decide what to watch. The Vudu Spark, an upcoming stick from Walmart, takes the opposite tack: Instead of offering hundreds of streaming options, it offers only one and does it really, really well. Now I am finding youtube is showing far more ads: more often and each longer. Chromecast with Google TV brings you the entertainment that you love, in up to 4K HDR.1 Get personal recommendations based on your subscriptions, viewing history and content that you own all in one place. I have a 3rd gen chromecast that served me very well, but upgraded to this one given the deal.
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