The chromecast I’ve got is about 10 years old and a few things don’t cast on it no more. I’m guessing I need a new one, but is there another option?

  • Lady Butterfly @lazysoci.alOPEnglish
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    1 month ago

    Crikey I didn’t realise security was a thing with casting! I’m in the UK so the Walmart ones not an option, what key words should I look for when trying to find an equivalent?

    • atrielienz@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 month ago

      https://www.aftvnews.com/onn-4k-pro-with-google-tv-will-be-sold-in-europe-under-a-different-brand-and-name/ It looks like the Onn box is sold in the UK under a different name but I’d check it out and see what reviews it has to make sure.

      I believe this is also available on the UK Amazon site so you may be able to find it there.

      I just searched for “Onn Android TV alternative” and “Chromecast alternative” to see what was out there and started clicking on reviews.

        • atrielienz@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          1 month ago

          No problem. I’m mostly trying to steer people away from using overpriced units when cheaper alternatives with the same features are available. That’s most of the reason I didn’t suggest a newer chromecast from Google. I’d also stay away from Roku (because recently they have been injecting ads and forced arbitration clauses that probably aren’t legal or enforceable in the EU and UK).