Chromecast, streaming devices, smart TV setup, casting guides, and everything you need to cut the cord and stream like a pro.
Google's latest. 4K HDR, Dolby Vision/Atmos. Built-in smart home hub. Google Assistant. Best for Google/Android ecosystem users. Ethernet port. 32GB storage. Replaces the Chromecast line.
Premium pick for Apple users. 4K HDR, Dolby Vision/Atmos. AirPlay, HomeKit hub, Apple Fitness+. Best remote in the business. Thread/Matter smart home support. 64GB or 128GB.
Best for simplicity. Works with everything. No ecosystem lock-in. Fastest search across all services. Lost remote finder. Ethernet + USB. The most channels/apps of any platform.
Best value. 4K HDR, Dolby Vision/Atmos. Alexa built in. Wi-Fi 6E. Amazon ecosystem integration. Ambient Experience (art/photos when idle). Great for Prime members.
Power users and gamers. 4K AI upscaling. Plex media server built in. GeForce NOW cloud gaming. Tegra X1+ processor. The fastest streaming device available. 3GB RAM.
1080p, Alexa, all the major apps. No Dolby Vision or Atmos. But for $30, it turns any TV into a smart TV. Perfect for bedrooms, guest rooms, or kids' rooms.
You need 25+ Mbps for reliable 4K streaming. 50+ Mbps for multiple simultaneous streams. Check your speed at fast.com. Consider upgrading if under 50 Mbps. Wired ethernet to your streaming device is always better than WiFi.
A $30 antenna gets you NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC, PBS in full HD for free. Indoor flat antennas work for most urban/suburban homes. Check antennaweb.org for your local channels. DVR with an HDHomeRun ($150) or Tablo ($100).
Essential: Netflix ($7-23), Hulu ($8-18), Disney+ ($8-14). Add based on interests: Max ($10-16), Peacock ($8-14), Paramount+ ($6-12), Apple TV+ ($10). Sports: YouTube TV ($73), ESPN+ ($11). Free: Tubi, Pluto TV, Crackle, Kanopy (library card).
Use your streaming device's universal search to find shows across all services. Create profiles for each family member. Download the JustWatch app to see which service has what. Cancel services you're not using each month. Rotate subscriptions.
Check internet speed (fast.com). Restart your router. Use ethernet instead of WiFi. Move router closer or add a mesh WiFi node. Lower streaming quality in app settings. Close other apps/devices using bandwidth.
Check TV is on correct input. Check HDMI cable is secure. In device settings: set audio output to PCM/Stereo (not Dolby) if your TV doesn't support surround. Restart device. Try a different HDMI port. Update firmware.
Phone/tablet and Chromecast must be on same WiFi network. Restart both devices. Update the app. Check if casting icon appears in the app. Factory reset Chromecast as last resort. Guest mode may need to be enabled.
Enable 4K/HDR in device settings AND in each app's settings (Netflix, Disney+, etc.). Use a Premium High Speed HDMI cable (HDMI 2.1). Check TV's HDMI port supports 4K (not all ports do). Ensure your streaming plan includes 4K.