Looking for Cable Alternatives? Try Chromecast

Why Haven’t People Dropped Cable Yet?

1. Who has the time to research?
2. There are so many cable alternatives, it gets confusing!
3. If they drop their cable provider, they lose all the saved shows and movies on their DVR
4. They are not sure they can live without the convenience of a DVR
5. Buyers remorse, what if they switch and they regret their decision?
6. Again, who has time to research all of this?

I have been testing the Google Chromecast Streaming Media Player for the past 6+ months.  At only $35 it was a cheap way to test streaming and assess the ease of asking our Google Home to play content I’m interested in on our family room TV.

What is a Chromecast Streaming Media Player?

Chromecast is a small circular device that fits in the palm of your hand.  Simply attach it to your TV via the HDMI cord and plug the included power cord into the Chromecast and into a power strip or wall outlet.

To see content on your TV, you can stream from apps on your…

• Android phone or iPhone
• Tablet
• Laptop

Cable Alternatives – Chromecast with Voice

Here’s what you can do with the Google Chromecast, as one of the easiest cable alternatives…

Watch TV & Movies

You can watch TV shows, movies, videos, and more from CBS, NBC, ABC, HBO Now, SHOWTIME, Netflix, Sling, HGTV, Disney Now, USA, E!, History Channel, and so much more.  Though some require a subscription.  

Watch Sports

Watch the sports you’re interested in from Fox Sports, NLB.com, CBS Sports, NBC Sports, NFL, NBA, ESPN, and so much more! (Again, some require a subscription).

See Your Pictures

Screencast your photos and videos from Google Photos, Picasa photos, Chrome, TED, YouTube Gaming and more.

Listen

Listen to your favorite music, playlists, and podcasts through your TV.  Just pull up Spotify, Pandora, Google Play Music, iHeart Radio, YouTube Music, Slacker, Vevo, Tune In Radio, etc.