Are you bored of the same old content on your TV? Maybe you’re looking for a way to stream from your favorite services like Netflix or Disney+. In that case, you can make a quick and easy upgrade to your TV by purchasing a streaming device like a Google Chromecast. This small item plugs into an HDMI port on your TV and enables smart features like streaming, without you having to upgrade your whole TV. To help you find a great cheap Chromecast, we’ve rounded up some of the best Chromecast sales below.
Today’s best Chromecast deals
- Chromecast with Google TV (4K) — $50
- Google Chromecast (3rd Gen) and Google Home Mini Smart Speaker (1st Gen) — $65, was $70
- Google Nest Mini Smart Speaker with Google Assistant and Chromecast Media Player — $65, was $80
- Jensen JSB-1000 Hi-Res Wireless Speaker with Chromecast — $113, was $140
Chromecast vs. Chromecast with Google TV
There are two Chromecast models on the market today, and which one you need will largely come down to what sort of TV you’re hooking it up to. The standard Chromecast, now in its third generation, can stream video content up to a resolution of 1080p; the new Chromecast with Google TV (which has officially replaced the now-discontinued Chromecast Ultra) is capable of 4K HDR streaming, however, so if you have an Ultra HD TV — one that doesn’t have built-in streaming capabilities as almost all modern 4K televisions do — then that’s the one you’ll want to spring for.
Google Chromecast with Google TV also includes a remote, not unlike the Roku family of streaming devices, whereas the regular Chromecast does not. Whichever Chromecast dongle you choose, the only requirement for use is that your TV must have an HDMI port as this is how the Chromecast interfaces with the television.
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What happened to Chromecast Audio?
Chromecast Audio was a unique little dongle that allowed you to stream content such as music and podcasts to any “dumb” speaker, similar to how the other Chromecast players allow you to use a “dumb” TV like a smart TV. Chromecast Audio never quite caught on, however, due to lack of demand for such a device as well as the huge popularity of audio streaming services like Pandora and Spotify. If you’re looking for something like Chromecast Audio, then we recommend the Amazon Echo Dot, which offers audio streaming along with Alexa A.I. and a built-in speaker for around the same price.
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