[Staples] Chromecast with Google TV $59.99 (after $10 off coupon)

d_source wrote: ↑ I have a 2nd gen ChromeCast and a smartTV running AndroidTV. I can cast from the FibeTV app on my phone in high quality to both with no issues. Live TV and recordings both work and work well.

Baymaxs wrote: ↑ What Internet service provider are you with? on the error message it says you have to have bell internet for it to work

BinaryJay wrote: ↑ What model are you talking about, because I am 99% sure you have to be wrong.
You know that a lot of the time they don't actually call it CEC right? For example, on Sony they call it BraviaSync for no good reason - but it's just CEC.

markj wrote: ↑ Doesnt look like it, its samsung un32h5203 ... I do realize its under different names on diff TVs

Anynet + (HDMI CEC) is activated in the factory for Samsung Soundbar and Home Cinema System. If your device is other than Samsung Soundbar or Home Cinema System, you need to make sure that the Anynet + (HDMI-CEC) function is activated on your Smart TV.



For T/Q, R/Q, N/Q, and M/Q series smart TVs (from 2017)
Home> Settings> General> External device management> Anynet + (HDMI CEC)

For K series Smart TV (2016)
Home> Settings> System> Expert settings> Anynet + (HDMI-CEC)

For Smart TV up to the J series (2015)
Menu> System> Anynet + (HDMI-CEC)

markj wrote: ↑ Doesnt look like it, its samsung un32h5203 ... I do realize its under different names on diff TVs

onthemove wrote: ↑ I know there is a thread that exists already for the $10 off $50 or more at Staples. I just wanted to highlight that you can get the Google Chromecast with Google TV for $59.99 with the code but will need to go either instore or order online and speak to an agent to be credited the $10. I was able to do it instore with no issues. I created this thread specifically because this Chromecast just came out and I doubt there will be sales on it before Black Friday and even then doubt it will be less then $59.99.
*Applying the code at checkout wont work, will need to use instore or message an agent after ordering to have the $10 credited to you*
Code is: 75358

Also its a great device and I have replaced my Firestick with it!

Dollarr wrote: ↑ My order was canceled by Staples as they were unable to fulfill.

markj wrote: ↑ ^HDMI arc is something different from HDMI CEC fyi

LarryT778370 wrote: ↑ Same.. I don't know why staples always cancel my order. Disappointing..

markj wrote: ↑ Doesnt look like it, its samsung un32h5203 ... I do realize its under different names on diff TVs

BinaryJay wrote: ↑ Huh, the manual says it has it.

http://tv.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg ... 3.html?p=5

"Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Lets you to control all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet+ with your Samsung TV's remote."

Elrondolio wrote: ↑ Not trying to be rude... again in this thread another incorrect statement. If you want home theatre quaility playback of local movies and shows off a hard drive or network, the Shield is the only way to go. It supports uncompressed Dolby TrueHD, Dolby TrueHD Atmos, DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, PCM 7.1, etc. There is such a huge difference between Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby TrueHD: Atmos and other audio formats. The Chromecast can't even switch refresh rates on your TV on local media playback (23.976 fps, etc).

I wish people would understand this. Sure, for *online only* streaming the Chromecast with Google TV would be my number 1 choice as it supports compressed Dolby Digital+ with Atmos and Dolby Vision. But you can't compare this with a Shield when it comes to full home theatre use via local file playback where the Chomecast is very much lacking.

Quickman wrote: ↑ Can the Firestick 4k deliver different framerates like 23.976/30/60 FPS to the TV?

mikka2017 wrote: ↑ damn, mouse toggle and home button to custom wolf launcher doesn't work on this device either! this thing is so frustrating! no POWER off, only restart lol

maybe google fix these mods! or user error on my part..i restarted CC and it broke it

Elrondolio wrote: ↑ Partially. Only Apple TV supports framerate switching in Netflix, etc as those companies directly wrote in support on that platform. Unfortunately the Apple TV platform has other limitations... I sure wish all these features were standardized across platforms and streaming companies. In the end, the Shield is the best supported for these kinds of features since Nvidia steps in and patches the firmware specifically to address these issues, but even there Netflix has not released updates to support framerate switching within their own app, etc.

Quickman wrote: ↑ Can the Firestick 4k deliver different framerates like 23.976/30/60 FPS to the TV?

Elrondolio wrote: ↑ Partially. Only Apple TV supports framerate switching in Netflix, etc as those companies directly wrote in support on that platform. Unfortunately the Apple TV platform has other limitations... I sure wish all these features were standardized across platforms and streaming companies. In the end, the Shield is the best supported for these kinds of features since Nvidia steps in and patches the firmware specifically to address these issues, but even there Netflix has not released updates to support framerate switching within their own app, etc.