What you need to know about Chromecast Streaming Media Player

Do you have a Chromecast? We don’t, but I think it’s our next purchase. The cable bill is so.much.money for so many channels we never ever watch. I’d rather save that money and be a little more savvy about our entertainment at home, and the Google Chromecast is designed to make the most of the apps and entertainment already on your phone, tablet, devices, etc.

Besides the cost of cable, we’re finding that more and more our family movie nights and shows we watch together are streamed, and because we can access them at any time and it’s just more convenient. I’m actually excited to make this move, although to be honest, I wish someone would think to make a pink glittery Chromecast for me. (Hint hint, Google!!)

The reviewer of this what you need to know about Google Chromecast post has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

What you need to know about Google Chromecast Streaming Media Player

Together time

Watch movies, shows, live TV, YouTube, and photos streaming on your TV from all your family’s devices.¹

Stream to your TV from your phone

Plug Chromecast into the HDMI port on your TV and to power and stream your favorite entertainment right from your phone with just a tap. Watch shows, listen to playlists, and more. And while streaming, you can still use your phone as you normally do.

Works with what you’re already using to stream

Enjoy TV shows, movies, videos, songs, games, sports and more from over 2000 apps like Netflix, YouTube, YouTube TV, and HBO NOW. Find more at g.co/chromecast/¹

Google, do my bidding

Just say what you want to watch from compatible apps and control your TV hands-free, with Chromecast and Google Home working seamlessly together.²

“Ok Google, play Expedition Unknown on my living room TV. {Again. And again.}” ¹

We can live out our bossiest dreams, in a weird way, with these voice activated smart devices. Don’t tell me you’ve never thought of that!

What you need to know about the Google Chromecast streaming media player

You don’t need the newest model of TV

Expand your home entertainment without buying a new TV. It’s so affordable you can get one for every TV in the house. A $35 streaming media player is a whole lot more affordable than a new television! Chromecast easily connects to HDTV with HDMI connectivity.

High-speed wireless connectivity

Built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi connects to the Internet through your wireless home network (wireless router required and sold separately). (Techy stuff that I don’t know all the details of but I do know and understand that we need and want high-speed wireless for anything remotely related to streaming. So there you go.

Grab a Google Chromecast streaming media player at your local Best Buy or at bestbuy.com today!

What are your thoughts on what you need to know about the Google Chromecast? Do you have one? Are you planning on purchasing some?

¹ Subscriptions are required to view some content.

² Google Home, Chromecast, and compatible content required to cast to a TV using Google Home.

Web-based services and content require high-speed Internet service. Some services may require a subscription.

What you need to know about Chromecast Streaming Media Player

What you need to know about Google Chromecast Streaming Media Player