Chromecast, Pi + xbmc user from DE here. Currently my main applications used by my chromecast are watchever (a service like netflix), twitch (using a third par

Chromecast, Pi + xbmc user from DE here. Currently my main applications used by my chromecast are watchever (a service like netflix), twitch (using a third party app shame on me ;)) and youtube while I use the Pi mainly for "offline" media. The most appealing feature of the chromecast is that it "just works" and I never had major problem with it (super easy setup, great integration into existing apps, turns on the tv once it is activated on my phone and so on). For me it delivers on the promises, which manufacturers of "smart TVs" made but failed to achieve in their products.