Chromecast with Google TV has its issues and it is far from a perfect device, but it is hard to stop using Google’s player once you start.
Category: Devices
As streaming has increased in popularity, so has the selection of streaming platforms with Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and Roku just a few of the options now available. All of which also come with plenty products to suit different budgets and needs. With so many streaming devices to pick from, choosing the right one is as important as choosing the right streaming service. In some ways it is even more important as the different streaming devices might determine the streaming services that are available to you. As a result, choosing the right hardware can greatly improve or reduce the overall streaming experience you end up with.
There is an Apple TV sleep timer located in the player’s settings menu, but it doesn’t quite work the same way other sleep timers do.
Apple TV subtitles can be turned on or off through the app, but there’s an additional way to control closed captioning on some devices.
Apple TV players work similar to Apple’s other devices with an app-switching mode that can be used to manually restart an app when needed.
Apple TV with Apple TV+ can be downloaded on a variety of Amazon’s Fire TV devices, including Fire Stick and Fire TV Edition TVs and players.
HBO Max subscribers can manually update the Samsung smart TV app or set apps to automatically update when a new version becomes available.
Apple TV+ is not just for iPhone, iPad and MacBook. Here’s the full list of smart TVs, players and other devices you can stream Apple TV+ on.
Hulu Live TV is available to watch on many smart TVs and players, but it’s worth checking if your devices are supported before signing up.
YouTube TV is available to download and watch on a Samsung smart TV although not every TV model is compatible with the live TV streaming app.
Xfinity customers can sign in to Peacock on their X1, Flex or though the service’s website and take advantage of a free Premium subscription.
Although there’s no Discovery+ app available to download on a Vizio TV, Prime Video Channels, AirPlay or Chromecast might be able to help.
Paramount+ is available to watch on a variety of devices, although there are still some smart TVs, players and other devices missing support.
How to Watch Netflix on a MacBook
With no macOS Netflix app available, subscribers will need to use an alternate method for watching shows and movies on a MacBook.
YouTube TV is unavailable on Comcast’s Xfinity Flex platform, but that could change in the future following Google’s Roku live TV shortcut.
Whether looking for a new streaming device or tired of app issues, the Chromecast with Google TV is an ideal replacement for a Roku player.
HBO Max is not available on a Vizio SmartCast TV, but AirPlay and Chromecast can help.
Paramount+ remains unavailable on Sony’s PlayStation 5 console and it is currently unclear if PS5 app support is even being worked on.
How to Watch Sling TV on a MacBook
While there’s no Sling TV macOS app, there are options for streaming Sling on a MacBook or Mac computer.
Sling TV can be watched on many smart TVs and streaming players, but it’s worth making sure the ones already available at home are supported.
Discovery+ is currently unavailable on Sony’s PS4 and PS5 and it’s unclear if or when that will change.