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Absorbing visual content is as much a comfort as a pastime for many. Personally, I like to hunker down after work to watch my favorite food YouTubers and trash TV in equal measure. This is true even when I’m on the road for work or leisure.
Like any road tripper or economy flier, I keep a set list of devices and tech peripherals to pack when I travel, from my multiport USB charger to my backup cable pouch. I could probably live without both, but the one device I’d feel genuinely lost without is my Chromecast with Google TV 4K.
Google may have prematurely laid it to rest, but this portable portal into my favorite media remains my top travel gadget. In this article, I explain why this is the case, how I set it up, how I use it, and why you should snag one for yourself before it’s too late.
Do you still use a Chromecast with Google TV? 30 votes Yes, it's still my main streaming device. 33 % Yes, but I use it on secondary TVs around the house. 30 % I still have one, but I use it as a back up. 7 % No, I've since upgraded to the Google TV Streamer. 17 % No, I've upgraded to other streaming hardware (mention which in comments). 7 % I've never owned a Chromecast with Google TV. 7 %
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So why am I still praising a device that launched years ago and is no longer sold by Google?
I’m aware of the list of issues noted by the Chromecast’s detractors, including growing lag with each software update, lack of internal storage, and remote input delays. However, I’ve never experienced any of these. For travel, the Chromecast’s compact body, ease of use, and surprising capabilities outweigh its flaws.
As far as grab and go travel entertainment is concerned, nothing comes close to the Chromecast with Google TV.
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