You just answered your own question. Not everyone wants to invest in a new telly, and at £18, there's every point in getting one of these.
Heat for a great deal.

​that's why android phones are much better!

Pinocchio? Is that really you?

Where did the comment made by edecio go then?!? That is very sad btw. I'm glad the mods sussed you out.
Anyway, threads dead thanks to Pinocchio, or is it Jay from the Inbetweeners? Who knows.

I hope someone was helped by the op's deal.

Cheer up sleepy Jean
Oh, what can it mean to a
Daydream believer and a
Homecoming queen?:confused:

Ah assumption...it makes a *** out of you. I am indeed a student. However, I'm a PhD student in HPC (sponsored) so whilst I did all those things in 1999 I prefer to work and relax in the comfort of my own home (that I own) when not at university. I'm well aware of how to use all the things I own but your solution isn't very good if a solution at all vs firestick with KODI. This isn't a comment on chromecast just that it is not a very good solution for KODI, and it only works with android devices. The audio and video quality was also terrible vs a standalone device when casting because the whole point of casting is it usually streams from the cloud...bar screen mirroring it was never designed for this reason. The key problem is that your advice is plain bad!

Thanks for this Canto...sorry, I mean edecio. :smirk::smirk:

Your comment has been been extremely informative, helpful and of great interest to the members of Hotukdeals. We look forward with great anticipation to your 3rd comment on this site. Keep up the good work.

This is all getting rather boring. Subtitles and audio options work fine on Chromecast. Removing/adding playercorefactory.xml via Complete Kodi Setup Wizard takes 10 seconds blah blah blah....Learn how to use your own gadgets dude.

I have often wondered what students spend their grants on these days. It use to be night's out in the Student Union, Student night at the local night club, late night drinking sessions, Rugy/Football/sports tours and take outs. Apparently, for some, now it's three flat screens and six Hi-Fi units to accommodate devices that they don't really know how to use. God only knows how all that kit is crammed into a tiny dorm or a bedroom in a shared house. Must look like mission control, but without any techies :smile:

johnboid- thanks for originally sharing this deal with us. It's a shame that the thread has been hijacked slightly.:wink:

I wonder if there is there a Chromecast for Dummies yet? It's not my bag, but some users on here may find it helpful.

Could anyone tell me if I can use this to watch sky tv from my iPhone or iPad I guess from their app?

This is available at John Lewis for 18 quid, may as well get their lovely two year guarantee, and their customer service. May as well get it from there.

You have to use localcast or AllCast

​rubbish there's Google kodi Chromecast and you'll find plenty of sites offering to show you how to cast kodi

You also have to install and uninstall the workaround if you want to watch the file locally or cast...what a rubbish solution!

Btw there is a firestick remote app on android and iOS

Fair enough using a workaround you can cast using allcast and the workaround but you really aren't getting the full KODI options like audio options... subtitles. Basically you are limited by the allcast app unlike a firestick.

I take it you didn't install the mindfulness app on your Fire Stick then:p
You bought all those devices, 14 months before the rest of us and still didn't realise how easy it was to watch Kodi on your TV with a Chromecast. I'm not saying a word.:stuck_out_tongue:

At the end of the day, most people just care about the end result i.e. getting Stuff on their TV. Whether this is by casting, or installed on a standalone device it doesn't really matter. It's £18 after all.
You originally said that the only way to view Kodi on a TV with a Chromecast is to mirror the screen of your device. Thus making the Fire Stick superior. I merely pointed out that you don't have to do this. You can quite simply cast to your Chromecast and free up your device. I also provided details of how to do this easily for anyone who was interested.

Plenty of debate about which device is better. And at the end of the day it's down to personal choice. If you love the Fire Stick then bully for you. Like I said though, this is a thread about the Chromecast. If you are going to jump on a thread and praise another, more expensive, device then it might be worth checking the facts before misleading people about the, incorrect, limitations of the Chromecast.

Anyway, I'm off to look for the Fire Stick remote so I can manually input all the add-ons... If only there was a TV and movie add on pack that I could install with just one click.

Just ordered from Tesco, with collection at my local Tesco Express. Thanks, @newbiemuppet.
Currys free delivery was not available anymore and reserve for in-store collection only for 24 hours, which was too short for me.

Ah, but can you play Cards Against Humanity on your smart TV? :sunglasses:

Also at tesco's quidco and clubcard points http://www.tesco.com/direct/google-chromecast/282-8819.prd?skuId=282-8819&pageLevel=sku&icid=spiffy_chromecast%20audio_282-8819_chromeca

Sky Go doesn't work on any of them. It doesn't even work on Fire Stick if you side load it because Sky block mobile OS devices via HDMI. In fact, ironically the only mobile OS devices that is does work on like that are jailbroken iPhones where you can Airplay or use HDMI out.

I had an imported Chromecast 1 4 months before it was available in the UK and I own 6 Chromecast Audios so I think I know how they work...for the last time YOU CANT INSTALL KODI ON A CHROMECAST! You can install it on your phone! I love the 3 Chromecast Video I own but they aren't as good as a Fire TV stick...the very fact you don't know the difference between install or mirror or cast shows you don't have a clue! Shown me how easy it is to install KODI on a Chromcast if you only own an Apple device then? I don't usually get annoyed but it is actually you giving people bad advice! The one advantage I see of Chromecast is when Google Home launches and you can say cast to x chromecast which you can't do currently with FireStick and Echo.. There was even a thread on KODI on both (yes it is old but still correct) so you can educate yourself...

http://www.hotukdeals.com/ask/running-kodi-amazon-firestick-vs-google-chromecast-2259847

you can screen mirror BT sports on EE deal. I myself didn't take up EE offer since got BT boardband already but my friend is currently using EE BT sport offer and might be interest in that option. anyone know once 6 months is up and one pay £5 a month can one cast BT sports then?

Google Chromecast Ultra - For Sale - £60 (reduced from £69.99) New, have no use for it, bought on a whim. Ideal for 4K TV's.

​ https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.howtogeek.com/233810/how-to-watch-local-video-files-on-your-chromecast/amp/?client=ms-android-huawei

Who cares if it's standalone? End result is content on your TV. Also works fine with a PC. How long does it take you adding all the Kodi addons to a fire stick? I see that people are selling fire sticks on ebay at double the price because they have loaded Kodi on them. A six year old could cast Kodi to a Chromecast.

Had a play with the fire stick for the last couple of days now and can say that it is limited by comparison in what you can do with it. It also costs more. I'm going to have another good play with it when I manage to figure out where the tiny remote control is hiding. If only I could control it with my phone....Now there's a thought.

Chromecast is £18. Easy to install Kodi, unlike the fire stick, you don't have to mirror the screen, as you originally misled people to believe, and will cast pretty much anything you can throw at it. It works with a PC, you can search kodi, whilst watching Kodi or BBC1 or whatever.

This is a thread about the Chromecast after all.
If you didn't know how to use your Chromecast properly then it's a little unfair to mislead people and say that the Fire stick is a lot better when clearly it isn't. It just offers a slightly different way of doing a similar thing for more money and gives you a teeny tiny remote control.
For anyone who is still undecided just Google: Fire stick v Chromecast v Roku

or
20 things you can do with your Chromecast

In short you are wrong....it doesn't operate as a standalone device and those things only work with android

​I've got a Google home and I'm thinking about getting one to do that. I can't help myself with tech :disappointed:

I have a smart TV. a firestick with kodi.
Do I need one of these ?

If your TV has the same features then fine. TV manufacturers have a habit of not supporting SmartTV apps. Why pay hundreds of pounds extra for these features in a TV which you can't update? Makes much more sense to put the "Smart" into a smaller item you can replace every year.

Tesco also peddling at £18 today

I would like to be able to watch movies from my laptop using this on my TV. What is the best way to do that? I normally use vlc player while watching movies from laptop plugged in using hdmi cable. Would be great if I could use this without having to use hdmi cable. Thanks

Does anyone know if you can cast vlc to TV using this? No one seems to give a definitive answer. I have movies saved to android and just want to cast them on to my TV screen using vlc player.

​I missed that 10 pounds deal by a minute because Curry's web site is too slow. Wanted to get chromecast audio. For a fiver.

Faster, better cache and better wifi aerials.

Is this chromecast 2 the latest one

To get £10.00 cashback from quidco shall I go to quidco page activate the offer then start shopping search add to basket worth £50.00 proceed to checkout pay with card then boom!!

Is that going to be ok for quidco to pay £10.00 to me and how long does it take for them to pay out thanks for your reply in advance

Buy 3 chromecasts from Currys (£54) through Quidco (opt in to their bonus offer,£50 min spend by 6pm tonight) and get £10 cashback bonus, then sell them to CEX as they are offering £20 each, make £6 profit and £10 Quidco bonus.

check opt-in page as may not work for everyone: http://www.quidco.com/incentives/ten-bonus-electricals.

Does this allow you to video call via Skype on your TV? Obviously using your phone as the camera/microphone...

ps3ud0 :sunglasses:

​all or none.
with this device you can use your nowtv account and cast directly from the app.
If you have amazon prime then you cast your audio and screen
bt sport app works directly.
Can't say anything about skygo app if it works or not

£20 from the makers but then again they don't even pay tax, so this is good deal from me; but I must admit that uncle Google will not give you the freedom you think you may have with this device.
get some heat from me.

how do these differ to the 1st gen ones?

Which One Shall I Get:

Now TV Box
Amazon Fire TV Stick
Roku 3500EU Streaming Stick
Google Chromecast 2

Please tell me what is the difference and which one is better and if it does everything from linking IPhone to the TV to watch movies & BT Sports app to watch football thanks

How do you get around the fact it does not cast sound on mirroring

Not to mention how much quicker it is to use your phone/tablet as a remote instead of clunky smart TV interfaces.

Yes

Oops I typed the wrong comment above, mods please delte
Yes Plex have Chromecast support:
https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/sections/200286998-Chromecast

Not sure if anyone knows but can you run Plex on this?

Yes. This is my main use using since getting chromecast.
I purchased this for £25 a few months ago and would say I have watched 20+films & more tv shows with no issues at 720 quality.
Sound quality is the only issue as speech can get drowned out a little (nothing a sound bar cannot correct).
Thinking of getting a couple more for family & cheap enough for secret santa.
I would definitely recommend as kodi firestick is good if u have the know-how to handle regular issues.
No such issues on this as all controlled from the phone. Can still use phone while casting from Showbox.

Already price matched mine at JL for 18 with 2 year warranty :smile:

They are also awesome for travel :smiley: ... in a hotel or hostel .. pop in your chromecast and play netflix without having to worry about leaving your account logged in etc

can showbox cast to Chromecast via allcast app? thanks

yeah i en buying a new telly when i can get one of them... theres no need

​ https://www.amazon.co.uk/ClockworkMod-AllCast-for-Fire-TV/dp/B00JHMPP9S

Looks like Alcast doesn't like the fire stick according to reviews. So maybe not so easy to cast content as Chromecast.

So to sum up, for less money Chromecast can do everything that fire stick can, is able to cast content from multiple devices, installs Kodi and all TV addons i.e. movies and TV series in minutes with a few clicks of your Android screen and has a user friendly keyboard via your PC or Android.

Think I'll get a fire stick :wink:

Fire Stick - Slow & clunky but a great streamer & good to play on the odd game.
Chromecast - Superior streamer, faster if you have a decent phone.

I don't stream dodgy quality vids so the Fire Stick is out for me.
I do stream local high quality media though, this is where my Chromecast 2.0 works beautifully.

I'll pass on the Ultra unless it's dirt cheap.

oooh now i don't know if i should get this or the amazon fire stick :neutral_face:
heat as good price.

​you can't get BT sport on smart TV's. Which is what I use it for and in HD

I use VLV media player for Android, cast screen as normal then use VLC as media player and it auto recognises that you are screen mirroring so doesn't play it on the phone which keeps phone from getting hot / slow.

It also has the ability to quickly adjust for any audio delay.

free, never seen an add https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.videolan.vlc&hl=en_GB

Prefer having it my phone tbh. It ain't really an issue unless you have limited space on your phone then the Fire Stick may be better.

I have a Samsung Smart TV with mirrorcast but the Chromecast is significantly better, much faster and all round better experience.

Purchased. Hot.

have to say luke warm - so what £2 off the price. most places selling @ £20

Hey. How do I apply Quidco to Flubit?

So yes you still have to run it from your phone and can only do it from an android phone. You can Cast most things to a fire stick as it has AllCast and airplay apps you can install. And side load KODI means not tied to a mobile device as it works as a standalone. You can't install KODI directly onto a chromecast. Articles with that title are wrong!

excellent deal. ordered one for Xmas present and second for house. heat!

Just install Complete Kodi Setup Wizard free via the Play store on your android device. Fully installs Kodi, all the addons (yes including all movies and TV shows) you will probably ever need and the Chromecast casting option in a few simple clicks.


Your text here

No screen Mirroring going on with mine.

Just install Complete Kodi Setup Wizard free via the Play store on your android device.

Your text here

Fully installs Kodi, all the addons (yes including all movies and TV shows) you will probably ever need and the Chromecast casting option in a few simple clicks.

Fully able to use your device for calls, browsing, games, queuing up Kodi content etc whilst Kodi is playing on your TV. Nice easy Android keyboard to input with. Not sure if the up down left right on screen Amazon keyboard would suit some people. As I said before, I haven't used the Fire Stick. I don't think you are able to cast music, videos, photos Google + content from your phone to a fire stick out of the box. That's obviously something the Chromecast excels at.


Having just read through a couple of the guides for installing Kodi on a Fire Stick. I would say that the Chromecast is by far the easiest and fastest way (using the Complete Kodi Setup Wizard) to get Kodi on your big screen. No manually entering Addons and side loading this that and the other. Some people may prefer to do a manual install on their Fire Stick or use the below guide to install on the Chromecast, but I guess it will depend on how much value you place on your time.

http://www.alphr.com/google/google-chromecast/1002065/chromecast-with-kodi-how-to-install-kodi-on-a-chromecast-streaming

I've got no Chromecast icon when using kodi on android. How do you cast?

have you tried and tested it? I know Mobdro has the Chromecast logo but then if you check the premium features Chromecast is listed there (Mobdro premium version is not currently available)

Yes. Mobdro has the chromecast logo on it....or it used too - seems to now be the premium version only.

Does anyone know if this will cast using the Mobdro app to a TV? This is all I need it to do as all my TV channels are within the app therefore reducing the amount of money I need to pay Sky!

and not a mention of Bubble UP'n'P in the whole thread. Love my chromecasts but Bubble is fantastic for being able to cast anything from your phone (Android) or PC to any smart tv.

I have to agree, we got Prime and a firestick in the sale earlier this year and while I like the Chromecast the Firestick is the one we now use 9 times out of ten. Good price though, thanks OP

Free delivery anyway isn't it?

Possibly because it's an online price only.

Can you give me a link please

Why is no one else matching Currys £18 offer. I don't have Currys close by, hoping Argos/Tesco can match them soon.

​Use local cast with Kodi

​Well guess you haven't heard you can use local cast with Kodi and stream on Chromecast? Beats Firestick in my opinion.

free delivery too! fantastic

Believe this is correct. When on a paid subscription to BT Sport there was no problem casting direct from the app. On my 6 month EE sub, you can't do that and have to screen mirror, which isn't as smooth and kills your battery.

Could I use this to stream the sky q app from an android tablet to the tv?

Thanks

Thanks UKP! The apps I'm likely to install are Youtube, 4od and Iplayer but I can cast those from my mobile if I go ith Chromecast. Does Roku have more free content? It appears Chromecast doesn't have any and just works as a HDMI cable; is that right?

CEX pay 20 each

now just to wait until quidco offer a £10 bonus witch you may or may not every get for currys, less you will get the profit of £18 + cashback for a full order of 9 of them, and with cex you can lock in the price for 10 working days so unlike hoping for quidco its a sure thing

and wont have to wait 2-3 months to maybe not get it

On Roku you can install apps, on Chromecast you have to use the apps from another device to cast to Chromecast.

Is this better than Roku? http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/tv-and-home-entertainment/digital-and-smart-tv/smart-tv/roku-3500eu-streaming-stick-22067491-pdt.html I use a HDMI cable to extend my computer screen and watch youtube, iplayer etc but at this price I'll like to be able to watch from my Samsung phone. Roku or Chromecast?

Having said that when Google home launches here I'll be buying a few as love Amazon echo but be great to just shout Cast this to TV or play this on my chromecast Audio in x room

Via screen mirroring on android? Not the same as using on fire stick as it's dedicated so free up your phone! You can also use phone to control it. Don't get me wrong I own 3 chromecast and 6 chromecast Audio and they are great devices...just not as flexible as a fire stick which you can even airplay to should you wish using the right app. When one was £20 on offer and the other £35 it was a tougher call but for the £5-7 difference the fire stick is the better purchase in my eyes!

Only using work arounds as far as I know. Fire stick has built in browser for connecting to wifi networks that need a browser to login.

cheekys sods at currys, ordered and collected mine at £18 quid but instore they are still priced at £20!

Hot .. Free super fast delivery too and retailer is not amazon

From reading previous threads about the BT sport, it wont work. Let you stream on the tv etc..
No experience of trying it but just from memory of reading previous threads on the BT sport/App

You can't cast with a smart TV you can mirror, which isn't the same.
When you screen mirror a lot of the time the lips are out of sync wit the voices.
Chrome cast solves all them issues

I think BT sport blocked casting on the free trials of the app (like the 6 months from EE) but you are OK with the BT Sport App on BT Broadband, I'd check before buying.

I don't get the point of these. My two TVs do this without the Chromecast. Only any use if you have an old non-smart TV.

Ordered 3 :smile:

Interested to know more about casting from iPhone to chromecast

My Samsung smart tv allows casting but my laptop doesn't have the facility. If I get this, can I stream my laptop screen onto my TV? Not just Internet browsing and movies, but the whole screen for Ms Word etc too?

Like what?

Can I watch movies from my iPhone with this

This is a great deal. Thanks.

Don't *need*....

Was always torn between getting this or a raspberry pi because in terms of consuming content on a TV they do the same thing.

Kodi works perfectly with a Chromecast. No need for a separate remote as you use your Android device. I Haven't tried a fire stick yet. Are you able to cast stuff on your phone (photos, videos, music, Google+) to a TV with a fire stick?

Voted hot. Thanks for sharing

Good price. Already have version 1 of this and use it all the time. Got this one to replace it so I can put the other one in daughters bedroom. Chromecast audio is worth getting too. :smile:

Bought, thanks! Free delivery too!

Loved Chromecast when it first came out but think a fire stick is a better investment. You can also use it on hotel wifi and side load Kodi. 90% of the time you're probably streaming YouTube and can do that on either. There might be a few apps only for chromecast but fire stick is better! This is a deals site though so voted hot!

Wait for the john lewis price match then in

Is there a workaround for using an iPad/iPhone to cast Sky to your tv using one of these, in browser for example? I'm sure I read somewhere that you can't use Sky's app directly for casting....

download mobdro for streaming TV and cinema box h for movies

What kind of apps? Can you airplay moviebox?

You can do that with Chromecast :smiley:

I wanted to watch football with BT sport app and link it to my tv

Picked one up for £20 yesterday. Quidco didn't track.
This deal is hot, should have waited!

​Thats correct, I've got one and cast using the Google home app.

​that's why android phones are much better!

Very good price. Heat added :smiley:

Thanks, OP. Reserved, heated!