I'll explain my Chromecast experience simply: We are either using Chromecast in my house, or DirecTV. When we want to watch Netflix, HBOGO, or something on Pl

I'll explain my Chromecast experience simply: We are either using Chromecast in my house, or DirecTV. When we want to watch Netflix, HBOGO, or something on Plex, we fire up a phone or tablet, open the app, and Cast it to the TV. The Chromecast automatically switches the input and begins playing what we asked it to. @Loki540 - You might be referring to the still in development Chrome extension. We don't use that much but I hear it has to be on a very solid wireless connection. Chromecast-ready apps do not have that problem. @yetfeo - It only costs 30 dollars, and any app can choose to be a 'Chromecast' app by adding in their API. Our iPads and Android devices all can use the Chromecast and the variety of things we can do with it is superior.