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Hi there
I am wanting to buy a chromecast so I can watch Netflix and YouTube from my iPad to my HD TV what do I look for thanks
Please post links if you fined cheers

hayleyjd - 2020-11-24 15:40:00
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You just need a basic chromecast - available on TM here, or places like the Warehouse -
https://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/p/google-chromecast-2018-mode
l-grey/R2520467.html?gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1268368&ds_r
l=1268368&gclid=CjwKCAiA2O39BRBjEiwApB2Ikrj_9k3g6Tg3XXfa
KlWB6R_Ziq_2_hevfIJX1Y4CbXwXSTYBeR07rRoCJRMQAvD_BwE&gcls
rc=aw.ds

IMO you don't need the more expensive 'ultra' chromecasts - we've had 2 basic ones for a few years, and have no issues using them for netflix etc.

lyl_guy - 2020-11-24 15:52:00
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lyl_guy wrote:

You just need a basic chromecast - available on TM here, or places like the Warehouse -
https://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/p/google-chromecast-2018-mode
l-grey/R2520467.html?gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1268368&ds_r
l=1268368&gclid=CjwKCAiA2O39BRBjEiwApB2Ikrj_9k3g6Tg3XXfa
KlWB6R_Ziq_2_hevfIJX1Y4CbXwXSTYBeR07rRoCJRMQAvD_BwE&gcls
rc=aw.ds

IMO you don't need the more expensive 'ultra' chromecasts - we've had 2 basic ones for a few years, and have no issues using them for netflix etc.

Great are there any on trademe not sure what to look for thanks

hayleyjd - 2020-11-24 15:55:00
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hayleyjd wrote:

Great are there any on trademe not sure what to look for thanks

Type "google chromecast" into the search, and heaps of cheap ones (prob 2nd hand) come up.

lyl_guy - 2020-11-24 15:58:00
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lyl_guy wrote:

Type "google chromecast" into the search, and heaps of cheap ones (prob 2nd hand) come up.

Would this work
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/electronics-photogra
phy/media-streaming/chromecast/listing/2869586154?bof=Aqw4IN
hM

hayleyjd - 2020-11-24 16:00:00
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Would this one work thanks
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/electronics-photogra
phy/media-streaming/smart-tv-boxes/listing/2867627934?bof=pF
DWknV7

hayleyjd - 2020-11-24 16:11:00
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Maybe but they are not Google chromecast devices.

Chromecast is a Google manufactured product. There are many devices which will cast.

They are not necessarily equal.

nice_lady - 2020-11-24 16:38:00
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nice_lady wrote:

Maybe but they are not Google chromecast devices.

Chromecast is a Google manufactured product. There are many devices which will cast.

They are not necessarily equal.


Ok can you show me what I need thanks

hayleyjd - 2020-11-24 16:51:00
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https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/electronics-photogra
phy/media-streaming/chromecast/listing/2872979441?bof=zril5q
rk

On the box is has "Chromecast"

supernova2 - 2020-11-24 17:05:00
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supernova2 wrote:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/el
ectronics-photography/media-streaming/chromecast/listing/287
2979441?bof=zril5qrk

On the box is has "Chromecast"


Hi there I can’t buy that one as it’s pick up and I am in Christchurch
I really want to buy new with the use of afterpay
Also has to work so I can watch Netflix on tv from my iPad Pro
Thanks if you can find something

hayleyjd - 2020-11-24 17:07:00
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Plenty shops sell chromecast.

nice_lady - 2020-11-24 17:27:00
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nice_lady wrote:

Plenty shops sell chromecast.


Would this work
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/electronics-photogra
phy/media-streaming/chromecast/listing/2874107760?bof=S8HWWn
6K

hayleyjd - 2020-11-24 17:36:00
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hayleyjd wrote:


Would this work
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/electronics-photogra
phy/media-streaming/chromecast/listing/2874107760?bof=S8HWWn
6K

It says in the listing
"Fully Support Netflix, Youtube, Google and other games videos movies sites (NOTE: It doesn't support Netflix if you use iPhone or iPad)"

So netflix won't work with your ipad.

lyl_guy - 2020-11-24 17:40:00
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lyl_guy wrote:

It says in the listing
"Fully Support Netflix, Youtube, Google and other games videos movies sites (NOTE: It doesn't support Netflix if you use iPhone or iPad)"

So netflix won't work with your ipad.


Ok thank you

hayleyjd - 2020-11-24 18:00:00
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What you want is Apple TV. It’s Apple’s version of the Chromecast.

You can use the built in Netflix app.

sw20 - 2020-11-24 18:01:00
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hayleyjd wrote:


Would this work
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/electronics-photogra
phy/media-streaming/chromecast/listing/2874107760?bof=S8HWWn
6K

You can buy a knock-off "Chromecast" dongle like the one above for $30 and it may or may not work and it may or may not last.

Or you could spend around $70 for a genuine Google Chromecast dongle. If you can't find it on TradeMe there are plenty of other online stores such as Harvey Norman. (The $70 "2018" version of the dongle will suffice for most folk).

In addition to the dongle, you will need an Internet connection (preferably broadband) and a WiFi network.

To watch Netflix you will need a Netflix account and have the Netflix app installed on yor iPad.

Edited by wembley1 at 6:14 pm, Tue 24 Nov

wembley1 - 2020-11-24 18:12:00
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wembley1 wrote:

You can buy a knock-off "Chromecast" dongle like the one above for $30 and it may or may not work and it may or may not last.

Or you could spend around $70 for a genuine Google Chromecast dongle. If you can't find it on TradeMe there are plenty of other online stores such as Harvey Norman. (The $70 "2018" version of the dongle will suffice for most folk).

In addition to the dongle, you will need an Internet connection (preferably broadband) and a WiFi network.

To watch Netflix you will need a Netflix account and have the Netflix app installed on yor iPad.


Thank you I have wifi and I have a Netflix account will go to the shops and get one thank you

hayleyjd - 2020-11-24 18:16:00
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That's what I said.

What you otherwise seemed to be asking was about products which are cheap and not actual Chromecasts. A Chromecast isn't a 'type of product' it's a BRANDED product made by Google. There are plenty of knockoffs and as I said they may not be as good.

nice_lady - 2020-11-24 18:28:00
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nice_lady wrote:

That's what I said.

What you otherwise seemed to be asking was about products which are cheap and not actual Chromecasts. A Chromecast isn't a 'type of product' it's a BRANDED product made by Google. There are plenty of knockoffs and as I said they may not be as good.

I will go to the shop and get a good one don’t want a knockoff thanks

hayleyjd - 2020-11-24 19:03:00
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sw20 wrote:

What you want is Apple TV. It’s Apple’s version of the Chromecast.

You can use the built in Netflix app.

Used to be able to, netflix abandoned airplay a while ago.

bitsnpieces2020 - 2020-11-24 19:12:00
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Noel Leeming Black Friday sale

kerryalan - 2020-11-25 09:16:00
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bitsnpieces2020 wrote:

Used to be able to, netflix abandoned airplay a while ago.


If you have Apple TV there is no need for airplay, apps are downloaded as required and stored in the Apple STB.

remmers - 2020-11-25 09:34:00
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lyl_guy wrote:

You just need a basic chromecast - available on TM here, or places like the Warehouse -
https://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/p/google-chromecast-2018-mode
l-grey/R2520467.html?gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1268368&ds_r
l=1268368&gclid=CjwKCAiA2O39BRBjEiwApB2Ikrj_9k3g6Tg3XXfa
KlWB6R_Ziq_2_hevfIJX1Y4CbXwXSTYBeR07rRoCJRMQAvD_BwE&gcls
rc=aw.ds

IMO you don't need the more expensive 'ultra' chromecasts - we've had 2 basic ones for a few years, and have no issues using them for netflix etc.


+1
We have that, works well with all devices, PC, laptop, Lenovo tablet, phones, everything except the ipad...

lythande1 - 2020-11-25 11:33:00
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remmers wrote:


If you have Apple TV there is no need for airplay, apps are downloaded as required and stored in the Apple STB.

yes but you cannot pick a title on your ipad and then get it to stream, you have to fudge about with the clumsy remote, its a garbage user experience, and costs far more than a chromecast.

bitsnpieces2020 - 2020-11-25 12:39:00
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Chromecast Ultra support 4k _ if you plan to upgrade to a 4k TV (or maybe it already is if new enough?). ANycast is a bit tricky as their is so many knocks off that are cheap and nasty - its quite hard to tell apart from listings. The anycast website has a whole section on how to spot knock-offs.

acura - 2020-11-26 19:07:00
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https://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/p/google-chromecast-2018-mode
l-grey/R2520467.html#q=chromecast&start=1

noticed you want to use afterpay so you'll have to add something to the order to push it over $50

or wait till the sale ends and pay full price

trade_menow - 2020-11-26 20:12:00
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