Chromecast with Google TV - where to buy in NZ?

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#2816290 20-Nov-2021 19:53

This cheap USB audio adaptor is working with the USB hub I mentioned earlier:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Sabrent-AU-MMSA/dp/B00IRVQ0F8

The audio out built into the hub did not work for me.

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#2816291 20-Nov-2021 19:55

One Day NZ has a Christmas offer for $119 with a substitute adaptor.

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#2816298 20-Nov-2021 20:31

gzt: One Day NZ has a Christmas offer for $119 with a substitute adaptor.

I was tempted to get another one but bit of a bugger that it doesn't come with the AU adaptor. The Kogan ones do.

I ended up getting the ethernet power adaptor anyway so maybe it's not a big deal.

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#2819399 25-Nov-2021 21:06

I've just purchased one off one day. However wanting an ethernet adapter to go with it when it arrives since it doesn't come with the au adapter

Any help on what can be purchased for a reasonable price but do a good job

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#2839459 28-Dec-2021 09:18

How well do these work in Aotearoa given they have not been "released" here officially?

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#2839460 28-Dec-2021 09:33

I've had mine for over a year and it's perfectly fine here in NZ. Has to be one of the best Android devices for the money. I have sideloaded some apps. I use mine via WiFi and it is fine. I have however just bought a c hub from the states to allow me to connect Ethernet. I am planning on doing that today so will update here when I've finished. I connect it to my Google max for better sound as well

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#2839466 28-Dec-2021 09:55

I have seen folks talk about connecting Ethernet. Given that streaming is generally fine over wifi what would one need to go to the hassle of Ethernet? Is this for games?

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#2839480 28-Dec-2021 11:01

Ethernet is everything-proof. If router reset or router replacement is required then plug into the next one and you're running again instantly. Also in my special case, overall line quality is marginal and Ethernet vs wifi negotiation can be the tiny difference between maintaining 4k for some services vs switching to HD. Found that out later ; ).

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#2839541 28-Dec-2021 15:22

So i set up the Vermont 3-1 USb-c Ethernet hub from the States, connected the GTV to the Ethernet, had power supply issues using the GTV power brick, not powerful enough to run the hub.

After trying different combos of power adaptors i had success with a 20w Motorola power brick with a high end USB-c Cable.

Everything seems to be working fine with good signal as you'd expect, i only have a 1080 Sony TV in the Garage so only streaming in HD.

Also only used a CAT5e cable as that was all i had spare, that all being said its seems to work fine for now, very pleased.

I expect that if i add extra storage or peripherals then the power may not be sufficient, yet to be seen, found out after some research that a 45 -65w power brick is required, but they can be expensive $60+.

Anyway if this helps anybody then happy to share.

Cheers

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#2839557 28-Dec-2021 15:56

I'm using the standard au usb-c power adaptor supplied with the Chromecast. This powers the internal Ethernet adaptor in the hub + usb2 audio adaptor + keyboard dongle + usb2 camera/mic combo. Seems ok. Sideload for Whatsapp.

It's been fun but next time around I may go Nvidia Shield with Ethernet and usb inbuilt.

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#2839615 28-Dec-2021 16:41

I ordered one from The Market I will be able to have a play with it sometime in the future.

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#2839621 28-Dec-2021 16:52

Cala7x: Any help on what can be purchased for a reasonable price but do a good job

My usb-c hub with ethernet was approx $60. I linked it earlier in this topic. The in built hub audio out did not work. Pretty sure you can get them very cheap without audio out. Has to support power delivery.

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#2839671 28-Dec-2021 19:37

MikeB4: I have seen folks talk about connecting Ethernet. Given that streaming is generally fine over wifi what would one need to go to the hassle of Ethernet? Is this for games?

I picked up ethernet adapters for my Google home minis and Chromecasts. It just works, no fussing, no problems, no quality dips, no reconnections and no set up if you switch routers. It also frees up WiFi bandwidth from heavy streaming usage meaning phones laptops and tablets get all that juicy bandwidth to themselves. Generally speaking if it's a device in a fixed location and I can use a cable I will use a cable every time. Pretty much it's just hands on mobile devices and smart things using my WiFi and the smart things are running on their own 2.4ghz network from the ISP router to keep the 5ghz channel as free as possible.

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#2842494 3-Jan-2022 16:21

I already had Ethernet adapters for my original Chromecasts (I purchased three of the ultras in a sale years ago). I also picked up a bunch for about $7 ea on Aliexpress which I use for my Chromecast Audios and Google Home Minis, and my Roku has a buily in Ethernet port. My newer Chromecast is on WiFi as I haven't purchased a hub yet.

Where possible I use a cable, especially for video streaming. It just seems to be more stable and reliable. Plus it frees up WiFi for appliances that can't be cabled (phones, tablets, guest laptops, Google nest hubs, wireless cameras, Alexa speaker, WiFi plug sockets etc) - which makes for a better experience. I had two adult house guests over Christmas. So having five people stream video at the same time might have been an issue, had mot the family streamers all been cabled, meaning only guests were on WiFi. If I can't run a cable I use Ethernet over powerline which seams to work pretty darn well (although I am aware others here have had issues with this technology).

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#2890053 22-Mar-2022 14:05

Rumors of new release for May 2022 with Android 12 and hw decode support for AV1:

https://9to5google.com/2022/01/21/google-tv-chromecast-2022/

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