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What are the best devices to stream Netflix to a TV?
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Best devices to stream Netflix to a TV
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Chromecast (2015)
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Roku 4
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JustStream
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Chromecast (2015)
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Simple
Once the device is set up, using Chromecast is straightforward. Just click the the cast icon from within apps or programs to stream it to your TV.
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Not supported by Windows Phones
Chromecast doesn't officially support Windows Phone and there is no known application to Chromecast Netflix from a Windows Phone.
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Cheap
Chromecast costs only $35.
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No on-board browsing or pausing functionality.
All operations are driven from your phone. To start a show you have to: Stop what you're doing on your phone (if you're doing something) Load the app Browse for the content you'd like to watch on your 5" phone screen Hit "play" Wait for the Chromecast to load the app Watch your show. Then, if you want to pause your show you have to: Stop what you're doing on your phone again. Load the app. Hit "pause"
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Can stream many other media
Chromecast can be used to stream Plex, your browser tab, your Android screen, Google Music, Spotify, your photos, and a lot more.
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Somewhat lengthy setup process
To set up Chromecast, attach it to your TV, download the Chromecast app on your host device, pair it, connect the Chromecast to your Wi-Fi, wait for the updates to download and from there you are ready to cast.
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Integrates with Android's notification system
When the Chromecast is streaming and an Android phone (at least the ones made by Google such as the Pixel or Nexus 6P/5X) is connected to the same network a notification pops up on the phone allowing the user to take actions (like play, pause, next song, mute, etc..) and provides instant access to the app that's being used. This functionality is available even if the Android device was not the device that initiated the streaming to the Chromecast.
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Dual-band Wi-Fi support
2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi support.
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Can be charged using TVs USB port
If you have a USB port on your TV, you can use that to charge the Chromecast. The Chromecast is charged through a standard micro USB port.
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Color choices available
The device has red, yellow and black options.
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Does the processing on a different device
Unlike other set top boxes, the Chromecast just takes in a video stream in VP8 or H.264 format, and can stream that content either directly from the provider, or through a device that processes video to those formats. Because everything is done on a different device, you wont need to upgrade the Chromecast as often as other set top boxes, and anyone can play content from their phones, tablets, or computers.
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FireTV Stick
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Cheap
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No way to stream local files without a Plex server
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Unifies a lot of content through apps
Netflix, Amazon Video, some cable platforms.
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Reliable
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Roku 4
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Companion mobile app
Roku comes with a companion iOS and Android apps.
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If you don't want 4K content, Roku 3 might get you more bang for the buck
Since 4K content is still scarce it might be better to get Roku 3 instead. It's practically identical to Roku 4 except for voice search and 4K support that Roku 3 lacks.
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Simple, intuitive interface
Roku's interface is fairly straightforward.
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Voice search is somewhat basic
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Headphone jack in wireless remote
Users can plug in their headphones to the bluetooth wireless remote which allows for quit listening late at night or in noisy rooms. There are also volume controls on the side of the remote that control the volume level of the headphones.
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Built-in voice search
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Good 4K support
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JustStream
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Complete Subtitle Support
You can expect JustStream to run any common subtitle file. Better yet, you can add external subtitles to your videos and stream like that.
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Chromecast Mac Streaming and Mirroring
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Mirror MacBook on Apple TV
Many people prefer to use Apple hardware with the company’s own software. This is also the case when they mirror MacBook on Apple TV.
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Supports Mirror for Samsung TV
Cables are a thing of the past. Thanks to JustStream, you can mirror Mac to Samsung Smart TV wirelessly and easily.
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Supports Mirror Mac to Roku Smart TV
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Create Streaming Playlists
Collect multiple files into a playlist and keep them running back-to-back without having to switch them manually. Forego all interruptions!
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Supports Screen mirroring Mac to Sony TV
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Additional External Audio
If a video file has its audio stored in a separate file, don’t fret. JustStream can open them both, and you can even adjust the audio delay.
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NVIDIA SHIELD Console
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Kodi is installable from the Play Store
Kodi media center is now available on the Play Store for Android TV devices which is very convenient since the old method of installing the app was to sideload, which can be difficult for new users.
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Can only have 2 USB hard drives
There are only two USB ports built into the device, which limits how many hard drives one can hook up, but the kicker is, even when using a USB hub the device will still only read two USB hard drives at a time, no matter how many are plugged into the USB hub.
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50 curated games at launch
There will be 50 curated games at launch of the device including the likes of Borderlands and Crysis.
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Only capapable of low end gaming
Even the demos of the games shown at the unveiling shows that any type of console quality game is going to be too taxing for the system, all running at only 30fps. Adding to that, the majority of console ports for the system are years old which shows that it is pretty obvious how limiting the system will be.
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NVIDIA Tegra X1
The NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet has an NVIDIA Tegra X1 processor, which is reported as having twice the performance of an XBox 360.
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PlayStation
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Netflix is available
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Games
The latest generation of games on a dedicated console
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Bluetooth controller
Navigate with an instantly responsive Bluetooth controller instead of a slow Infrared remote that can only register one button at a time.
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Apple TV
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Simple Consistent UI
All apps need to conform to the Apple TV UI, meaning they all act similarly.
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Cost
4th gen cheapest version is 129$, this tends to be a bit more than the simple chromecast dongle.
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Seamless Airplay Support
The Apple TV works seamlessly with airplay for streaming from Apple devices.
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Makes your TV intelligent
You can install apps, games, watch the weather, netflix and much more
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Even better if you have other apple devices
iphone and ipad can airplay / cast straight to your tv.
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With airparrot you can turn your apple tv into a receiver
All your legal and not so legal movies can be streamed straight to your apple tv, from your PC at HD quality
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Android TV
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License:
Apache 2.0, GPL 2.0(Linux Kernel)
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Android Open Source Project (AOSP)
Default Desktop Environment:
Leanback Launcher
Init-System:
Android init
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