> I've long since ditched my Chromecast for a Roku, which is far easier to use in a shared environment, and (IMO, of course) having a remote is infinitely prefe

> I've long since ditched my Chromecast for a Roku, which is far easier to use in a shared environment, and (IMO, of course) having a remote is infinitely preferable to having to use my phone. I'm glad you said that because when the Chromecast first came out (and AirPlay was already popular) the narrative was that this was going to be the future way of consuming internet content. I never believed it because: 1. Phones get low on battery. Remotes rarely do. Having to navigate the TV was your phone is on a charger is a shitty experience. 2. Phones are personal devices; TVs are social. Everyone looking for a movie to watch on their individual phones is terrible compared to browsing options on a TV screen together. I do still use my Chromecast in some scenarios; like you said when I find a random video online. But these are things I just happen to come across, not things I seek out like you do with my TV watching.