SeekerGoogle Chromecast Ultra
Google's 4K-capable Chromecast Ultra is the least expensive UHD media streamer available, but you still need a smartphone, tablet, or computer to control it.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- All together now: Shows, movies, live TV, YouTube, and photos. All streaming on your 4K TV. From all your family’s devices
- Everything you love about Chromecast and more. By using your phone, it's easy to play, pause, control the volume, and more from anywhere in your home. Supported operating systems- Android 4.2 and higher, Mac OS X 10.9 and higher, iOS 9.1 and higher, Windows 7 and higher
- Make the most of your TV. With support for 4K Ultra HD TVs with HDR, you can get the most out of your setup. Chromecast Ultra automatically optimizes your content for the best picture quality
- Start streaming with just your voice. Works with Google Home, so you can stream and control content using just your voice.3 “Ok Google, play Stranger Things from Netflix
PROS
+ Ethernet port for reliable 4K streaming.
+ Relatively inexpensive for a 4K media streamer.
CONS
- Requires a smartphone, tablet, or PC.
- Almost twice the price of the 1080p Chromecast.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on November 08, 2016
Google's 4K-capable Chromecast Ultra is the least expensive UHD media streamer available, but you still need a smartphone, tablet, or computer to control it.
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By TechAdvisor on November 21, 2019
If you have a 4K TV and a Netflix subscription, the Chromecast Ultra is worth the £69 asking price. The fact it is so easy to use and works best with the Google Home app means you can easily throw it in a bag and use it on different TVs wherever you are, as your phone or tablet carries your streaming subscriptions with you.
If you don’t have a 4K TV then go with the £30 Chromecast, but otherwise if you want a no-nonsense media streamer the Chromecast Ultra is one of the best going.
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By Tom's Guide on February 03, 2021
The Chromecast Ultra fits the bill if you want beautiful visuals at a low price, but nagging design and interface issues hold it back.
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By IGN on November 15, 2017
If your phone is your main conduit to streaming audio and video on the ‘net, the Chromecast Ultra is a simple, high-quality way to get it up on your big TV. If you want to kick back with a remote and browse for things to watch, there are better options. The lack of Amazon Prime Video support and a dearth of format/setup/troubleshooting information are annoyances, but not dealbreakers.
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