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This is slightly off-topic, but the Chromecast Ultra, with the Ethernet connection, is an absolute beast. I'm lucky enough to have Ethernet in my whole flat (t
by slau 9y ago
This is slightly off-topic, but the Chromecast Ultra, with the Ethernet connection, is an absolute beast.
I'm lucky enough to have Ethernet in my whole flat (two drops in every room), and a gigabit internet connection. When I launch a 4K HDR video on YouTube, it literally takes less than two seconds to start playing. In comparison, the YouTube app on the TV takes 5-10 seconds to start playing. The TV is hardwired as well. Please note that the Chromecast only has a 100Mbit ethernet port, same as a RPi, or most smart TVs.
I thought the original Chromecast was great. But even if you have a great wifi setup, get the Ethernet power plug. It will change your Chromecast. You don't need the Chromecast Ultra to use the Ethernet feature, just a second generation Chromecast (the round one)