This is a chromecast.
No, I didn’t know either.
It:
Supports BBC iPlayer, YouTube, Netflix, BT Sport, NOW TV and Google Play Movies & Music
Works with Android, iOS , Windows, Mac and Chromebooks
Easy setup: plug into any HDTV and connect to your home Wifi Network
Everything you love, now on your TV
Basically, what this means is that all those lovely streaming services you enjoy on your phone, or tablet, or computer, you can now see on your rather nicer to look at TV screen. Assuming you have a nicer to look at TV screen ๐ You can buy yourself Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player, or you can enter to win one right here ๐
I’m good to you, aren’t I?
I was sent one to review as well. It’s incredibly dinky. Slightly chunkier than a USB drive but looking very much like that sort of thing.
The box contains
1x Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player
1x HDMI Extender
1x USB Power Cable
1x Power Adapter
so you’re good to go if you’ve got a smart something or other than can work it (it supports Android 2.3 and higher, iOS 6 and higher, Mac OS 10.7 and higher, Windows 7 and higher and Chrome OS (Chromebook Pixel, Acer C720 Chromebook, Acer C720P Chromebook, HP Chromebook 14 and Toshiba Chromebook) ). Oh, and you need a HDTV to plug it into. Sadly I’m not giving one of those away ๐
This is ideal for those of us addicted to Netflix or a variety of other streaming services, as mentioned above. Which I think is probably all of us. Who watches live TV any more? Anyone? And mine came with codes for NowTV and Google Play, which I need to get around to activating.
Basically, it’s all good. And you’d like to win one wouldn’t you? So head on down to the widget and get entering. And where it asks you to leave a comment, that’s right here on the blog ๐
Disclosure: this competition is sponsored by JNB who are providing the prize, and also sent me a chromecast for review. No further recompense has been received. Listed on ThePrizeFinder: see more Competitions at ThePrizeFinder
Julie says
I’m old fashioned, I still watch TV…er… On a TV. Although I do love my TiVo box!
Mark T says
Mostly main TV, with a box allowing pause and rewind.
Mich says
I’ve been watching hours of live tv for about three months now!
Jax Blunt says
ah. Yes. Want to win a chromecast then? ๐
Mich says
We don’t have an HDTV so wouldn’t be able to use it.
I just commented because I wanted to comment that we watch live tv on a tv ๐
Mich says
Apparently we do have a HDTV. Actually HisNibs says we have two HDTVs. I never knew! Both were given to us by people who’d upgraded so just assumed they were old tech.
Mich says
But we hook the iPads up to them in the same way this gadget would work. So still better for someone else to win it.
Tracey Peach says
I watch some scheduled TV & I also watch catch up channels on my chromebook xxx
Tracy Nixon says
I watch Tv on the tv or sometimes I watch catchup tv or movies on my laptop in bed!
kim neville says
We have virgin and watch/record programmes on TV
Tania Atfield says
I watch scheduled programmes and some catch up.
iain maciver says
normal tv so far
Sian Alcock says
In the dark, on the sofa and with a glass of red…..but only on days ending in y!
Kev C says
I watch TV on my…….. TV!!!!!!
laura banks says
i watch through virgin and catch up
Tracy Hanley says
we watch tv on our televison
Mrs TeePot says
I watch on a TV when I watch, which is rarely nowadays, I’m more of a YouTube girl now!
melanie stirling says
I watch on tv and at the time it’s originally on!
K..C.Mankell says
I am willing to be “with it” and to use all the modern devices that will be of use to me.
Patricia Walker says
I watch some tv on the tv set but most of my viewing is done on my pc
Peter says
We use Amazon prime mainly but would love to be able to watch upstairs and this would allow us to do that.
Steve Carroll says
Mainly on the actual TV. A mix of live broadcasts and stuff recorded on Sky+. Also watch catch up via Sky+ and sometimes on an iPad.
Nicola McC says
I mainly watch TV on my Smart TV but sometimes on my laptop.
David Williams says
On a TV with Freeview – although I have many box sets too.
Suzy B says
As I’m currently without an aerial (damn building works) I am living on my Friends box set. I’ve watched all 10 series 5 times because I can’t get Netflix on the TV. I may need help.
susankmann says
Tv with a tivo box and netflix on the ipad x
Brad Start says
I mostly watch Freeview through my aerial, but do keep up with live rugby (Union) through my iPad.
Mary Hill says
I mainly watch TV with my sky package u like to record and watch catch up TV! I also watch on my built in freeview in the bedroom reception isn’t the bestthis would be fantastic though ?
Helen Battle says
On normal tv
Ruth Harwood says
We have Sky and record everything to watch later so we can skip the adverts x
Jennifer Haden says
We watch from our Roku, usually things on youtube
Jade Hewlett says
I watch tv mostly live or recorded from the tv but sometimes I’ll watch catch up programmes on my ipad.
Suzanne Drummond says
on my laptop x
Rachel In Real Life says
We watch most of our TV on the TV, including Netflix, iPlayer etc as we have one of those smart TVs now. I often watch things the husband doesn’t watch on the laptop. And only our main TV is a Smart one so this would be perfect for our bedroom.
sharon martin says
tv with sky
Angela treadway says
On my tablet especially when other half is playing on his xbox of an evening and I get bored lol xx
Alica says
We have SKY ๐
Michelle Banks says
we have virgin, really would love this, ive heard so many good things about them x
Anna R says
We usually record stuff into the sky+ box then watch it back once the sprogs are asleep!
Paula Readings says
I have ‘sky’ and tend to watch quite a few program’s on that.
Keith Hunt says
Old TV shows on youtube of free sat.
Christine Johnson says
On sky and just flick through
suneet kumar says
It will be good to watch seasons on TV using this Google chromecast
Greig spencer says
through sky
Patricia Fraser says
I normally sky+ my programmes then watch them when i can get the time.
Lynsey Buchanan says
I have a NOW TV Box
Angela L White says
sky and netflix
stacy sorrell says
we have freeview, and netflix
jo shrew says
i turn the telly on and then i watch
Christina Palmer says
I just watch tv the old fashioned way live on tv using a freeview box
Rey Chunara says
I watch a lot of Catchup and Netflix on my tablet
Isabell Whitestall says
I watch tv the old fashioned way, although I sometimes record shows and watch from my sky box
charlotte says
we have virgin and watch it on the tv downstairs
Paula Barker says
We have a HDTV, but use catch up quiet a lot
Sarah E says
I literally only watch Netflix these days!
Sarah E says
I literally only watch Netflix these days!
KT Alderson says
Via Catch Up either online or on the Tivo Box
Simon G says
On normal TV plus tablet plus catch up
Phil Morris says
Watch Live & Time Shifted (PVR). Small amount of Catch Up. All at home. I can’t seem to enjoy TV/DVD a great deal on the move (except really long journeys – then download to USB or SDD), so don’t bother.
Paul Scotland says
I watch TV via Sky and Sky Go
Maxine G says
I don’t seem to have much time to watch tv other than in the evenings, so will sometimes watch catch up on iplayer on the pc whilst I read all the blogs I enjoy
Jackie Dawson says
I mainly watch throught my smart tv ๐
Anne Plumb says
Usually watch TV whilst curled up on the sofa – just about everything I watch is pre-recorded on the hard drive so that I can watch it when I want, pause when I want, and FF the ads and quiz show chat. Very occasionally I will download a show tht I have missed with Catch up TV
Allan Wilson says
We watch it on the traditional telly but through a fire box.
Julie D says
how ironic, just been looking at this Chromecast as fed up with wires all over the place when i want to watch a download from laptop. had a great review from techradar, very tempted to go and get one, but keeping fingers crossed with this giveaway!!hehe
KATHY D says
Usually on my main set – with my knitting and catch up on my lap top
Isabel O'Brien says
I can’t get freeview signal in my new place so I watch live channels through my Now TV Box or laptop and my Now TV Box has catch up too. I also watch Netflix and Amazon Prime Video too.
Richard Moore says
On a regular television but I also watch some shows via youtube
Claire D says
On regular TV
Anh Pham says
I usually watch tv on Netflix or Hulu.
gemma clark says
I don’t tend to watch anything live. All my faves get recorded onto our tivo box and I watch them when I get a chance ๐
lisa dolatowski says
On my old tube style TV bought in 2002, and still going strong!
Clara Bee says
I watch freeview
Mr Kevin McGovern says
Sky free for a year that I won last year, so need a new medium to watch TV soon
Emily C says
Usually the flatscreen in the living room, or occasionally on the laptop hen working in the study
Emma Ellams says
On demand usually, through the ipad or on the tele ๐
emma thackery says
netflix and record things on sky plus
nicola clarkson says
TV or IPAD
Kaci Soderstrom says
I watch a lot of things on my laptop, or just through freesat.
kelly holden says
On a TV
Phil Oneill says
Normal t.v and Netflix.
Alan Blaikie says
Tv and tablet.
Neil Dobson says
Mostly I watch TV on an actual TV
alex fowler says
I watch tv via Sky
Kirsty Fox says
We have Sky, so we record alot and snuggle on the sofa and watch films.
Julie Ward says
I’m an old foggie so normal tv, dummies r us with technology
beth crunden says
i record everything i want to watch then watch without the adverts
Louise Lumsden says
a mix between the tv & laptop we record what we want to watch on the tv so we don’t have to sit through the ads
claire little says
on tv??
Kym Robson says
Record most programs onto my Freeview HD Digital Recorder so I can watch them whenever I like (and skip the adverts)
Prerna Gupta says
I watch on TV!
Tina Holmes says
On catch up or the iPad
Mich says
As a direct result of this post I was able to sell the benefits of this at PC World yesterday. They had a display of Chromecasts right in the entrance and I recognised them and recommended them :-D.
Jax Blunt says
Happy to have been of service ๐
Jessica Powell says
On normal TV, via freeview ๐
David Cartwright says
About once a day…usually streaming.
Nora Saab says
I watch catchup tv or on my laptop
Mira Dyuss says
Tv on the tv
Carolynn Woodland says
I watch through Freeview
laura stewart says
i like live tv xx
Jane Barrett says
Freeview and catch up
Paula Davies says
Always in the sitting room on the large screen. Only if I’m ill do I watch in bed on my iPad! I love TV, it’s a big part of my life.
carole n says
mostly recorded programmes.
Rachel Butterworth says
On my TV and sometimes on my tablet.
emily henderson says
On my TV! I watch sky and record lots of programs to watch later on
Tara Davies says
Usually watch TV through Sky, although I am using catch up far more now x
Andrew Robson says
TV and tablet with SkyGo
Michelle Phillips says
Online, always. I never watch the tele anymore
P Millington says
On my tv, sometimes recorded.
John Massie says
On tv and laptop
John Massie says
On tv and laptop
Minnie15 says
I watch Netflix and Catchup on my PC through HDMI to TV ๐ x
Sarah S says
I watch very little TV through my actual TV these days. I’m usually to be found watching catch up on my iPad.
Paul Mellor says
I watch TV via Freeview
Kirsty John says
Usually on the TV, but occasionally on the laptop or tablet
Anita says
Just on my regular tv
Pauline Wilson says
I watch tv with my feet up and my pj’s on. I usually just record everything to watch whenever I want as I work different days and times each week
Jay says
Normal TV
Keith says
Have HDTV me and girlfriend watch virgin catchup when I’m not on shift
our daughter getting us into NOW and netflix and my other half has got amazon prime
I need to add my own wisdom
Caroline Blaza says
We watch tv via Sky x
EJ Dunn says
I watch all TV on catch up on my laptop
barbara clarke says
I record or download lots of tv so I can watch it when the kids are in bed
judy kennedy says
Freeview
donna l jones says
watch it on my tv
janine atkin says
i usually watch things on my laptopvia catch up services
Laura Vitty says
I watch Netflix on my smart TV
Brent Tauro says
I’d love to have this as it will work well with all my family’s Android devices for streaming movies, music and other stuff. ๐
Lyn Bosomworth says
watch on freeview
gemma nisbet says
I watch it on my TIVO box
Anthony Martin says
freeview, terrestrial, amazon and sky ooh and netflix x
Brian Cheney says
I don’t watch much TV now, apart from on catch-up services
elaine robinson says
normal tv
vicki hennie says
I think im addicted to netflix i watch it on the tv on my phone and on my ipad depending on where i am x x
Terry says
Mostly watch by playing back the programmes I’ve recorded, as I’m at work when they’re broadcast.
Hayley Colburn says
on Freeview x
russell hutton says
sky+
Andy Kadir-Buxton says
Talk Talk, it does for us.
sarah burton says
We have Sky and the kids are big fans of Sky+
Natasha Edwards says
We watch TV either on the TV itself, on our tablet or sometimes even on our mobile phones ? x thank you for a chance to win this x
KAREN HALL says
TV mostly but catch on iPad
Eileen Tingle says
I usually watch it straight from the TV or use the +1 channels or use my laptop for catchup
Laura Whittle says
On my very old rubbish tele ๐
Becky Morgan says
online using catchup or netflix
Kirsty Ward says
Either through Freeview or through My Now tv box!
trevor linvell says
I watch it through my tv and my PC
Kelly Roberts says
On tv or ipad
Jessica Hutton says
I watch it on tv or on my ipad xx
Alex James says
Mostly streamed through PC which is fine except for the large unused TV in the corner!
hannah igoe says
I am pretty sure that we hardly ever watch live TV now, we never see things when they are actually on!
Paul Cook says
I usually miss shows as they are broadcast, so try to catch up on-demand on my laptop (although it keeps overheating and crashing when watching full screen, so one of these would be great!)
Lyla says
On TV
Tim Woolfenden says
Mainly on TV occasionally on PC or tablet or phone
Laura Loo says
We watch tv through sky or amazon prime
teresa sheldon says
We mainly watch it through TAlk Talk but wouldn’t recommend it
Sheri Darby says
Just a TV
Anne Woodthorpe says
Virgin media recorded on tv and laptop
nikki tucker says
sky box
Sharon Mclauchlan says
i watch catch up and netflix
Rick Carr says
Mostly main TV, though regular use of Netflix on PC/Tablet
John Shakspeare says
On my laptop
victoria thurgood says
i have sky so i record everything and watch alot of netflix and youtube flicked to the telly
Samantha Rummens says
mainly on tv but sometimes on my ipad
ellie spider says
we just set the box to record whatever we want to watch and then watch it at leisure. Our tv is a smart tv with built in wi-fi but i cannot get it to connect to our home ifi so its a bit useless really
Kirsty Woods says
Is this a trick question ๐ i watch tv with my eyes lol
Iain Whittle says
On the main TV with either freeview or sky or in the bedroom with a freeview PVR box
dawn thompson says
Via netflix
Karen Foster says
Freeview TV or a tablet
Jane Green says
My family make fun of me, as I still watch it when its on!! I have been known to get my son out of bed to show me how to operate the controls lol
Susan Sargent says
Have a smart tv so I can record when I am out, and view at my leisure
Clare S says
I watch TV on catch up like iPlayer, very rarely live!
Daniel Stacey says
Mostly watch recorded TV or live sports
Emily says
A mix of on the TV and on my laptop via iPlayer/ITV Playing etc…
Philip Bell says
Hello I only have basic cable freeview : (
Kerry Smith says
We record our favourite shows on virgin than save then to watch together in a block
Robert Dittrich says
Mostly on my big screen TV, almost always recorded or on catchup on freeview. A Chromecast would make this even easier and give me more viewing choices.
Henri says
Watch recorded episodes
Alaine Godfrey says
I watch mostly everything on Catchup
Heather Tinkler says
At the moment Bake off!!!
Beccy Rowley says
We record our fave programs on Sky then watch them together at the weekend.
Suzie says
I watch English TV on my Freesat recorder- never live, usually late at night before bed.
I watch a lot of French TV online too.
Mark Beynon says
The tv is mine, the kids watch their stuff on the tablet.
Emma Wolski says
Through sky and mostly record series and watch them later. Very expensive every month!
Lisa Houston says
through my tv,
Adrian Lee says
Fingers crossed
Amy Lambert says
I watch TV through my Tivo box ๐
Joanne Jackson says
I watch on the TV
Christine Wilkinson says
on the TV using Freeview!
Alexander Winton says
When its being broadcast and I also record programmes
jo liddement says
I watch through freeview on a tv and I subscribe to Netflix and Amazon Prime to get more variety to watch
Richard Green says
I watch around 2-3 hours a day
Chris Fletcher says
Sat on the sofa – watching the telly!
lucy barrell says
i use sky to watch tv and i am subscribed to netflix
Fran H says
On the telly with our sky box ๐
liz ferguson says
netflixs and now tv, plus a little catch up on the player thing xx
Chevaune Stanley says
LOL, I have to laugh. First description of what Chromecast does that Ive understood!! The shame of it….too embarrassed to ask the kids and I have tried to find out on the web. Having read the above, this would stop me suffering the indiginity of trying to watch catch up TV on my laptop, where the buffering makes a one hour programme last around four hours!!
Jax Blunt says
Very happy to have helped!
Caroline Signey says
Freeview
Philip Boyle says
Freeview.
Daniel Todd says
I use apple tv through my ipad on to my tv
Jo Booth says
I usually watch live tv on the tv, or via sky plus. I’m also watching the iplayers a bit on my tablet. Chromecast sounds fab !
Melanie Pennie says
Through Sky but tend to record a lot of programmes as everything I like tends to be on at the same time!
Sophie D says
I’m a netflix addict, currently watching through a PS4
LEE HARDY says
On tv through sky plus.
simon hardy says
we watch tv on a skyplus box
Keelyann Chauntry says
On my 50″ tv x
Colin Richardson says
Sitting in a chair facing the tellybox is my usual way of watching tv ๐
Emma Fox says
We have a Sky+ box so I very rarely watch anything live anymore. Instead I record or download what I want to watch.
Allan Fullarton says
watch scheduled programmes and catch up. Great prize!
hayley mattthews says
I watch it on the tv usually with a hot chocolate with cream and marshmellows!
Katie says
We mostly watch Netflix but I’ve had a Chromecast/Amazon Fire on my wishlist for aaaaaaages!
Caroline Ferguson says
Watch a lot of iPlayer as tot can be picky about his TV programmes
Clare Hubbard says
We watch a lot of sky boxsets ๐
carol phile says
On the telly, often recorded stuff off Sky Plus, coffee in hand and loud cat on lap – or circling me or in front of the screen. He’s Siamese. No peace….
alice lightning says
watch an assortment sky has it all
Angela Paull says
Mostly via catch up on Sky
CAROL PATRICK says
On the main TV set via Freesat
Nicola Holland says
Freeview – from my armchair!
Rachael Cunliffe says
I watch TV using my eyes, for I am a bluff old traditionalist like that. Also I may not have understood the question… I watch on tv, via catch up on the youview box or live ๐
Dorothy Kousoulou says
on TV, tivo box or netflix, and occasional catchup on my computer
karen Howden says
Laid in bed, doing competitions
Steve Miles says
Scheduled TV on Freeview
Annmarie Nutt says
I hope there is more worth watching on the chromecast than normal TV
Charlotte Hood says
I normally watch random stuff live then things I actually want to watch on catchup!
Lyndsey Beckford says
I generally still watch on my TV as I like the big screen. I record a lot on sky and watch it afterwards and I do sometimes watch catch up on my ipad
Julie Whittaker says
Practically everything on Sky+ so I don’t have to put up with the adverts!! Occasionall I’ll watch something on my laptop but it’s a bit slow!!
Hayley Evans says
I watch TV through freesat, had to give up Sky as we just couldn’t afford it. Dying to try chromecast
Monika S says
Normal TV , sitting on the sofa clicking through channels most of the time
Rachel O'Leary says
Would love to win this ๐
Rachel O'Leary says
Love streaming my favourite shows, it’s not the same watching them on a laptop
jemma dwyer says
sky movies is my fav being a film geek that i am ๐
nicodemus says
bit of a struggle with ‘old’ 2008ish macbook with old system, cheap old early hd plasma, and about 20 leads I’ve used to try to hook them up to get better picture. I’ve got a half-working android tablet thing (half the touch screen doesn’t work), apparently you can work a chromecast thingy through it. It”s a struggle, but I can get something reasonable on 42 inch screen on a low budget, so I’m happy…but technically I know it can be pushed to be a bit better. Not in definition, but some converter thingy, which should in theory be nice and newish on chromecast, with less blurring during fast and furious action scenes. Downton Abbey or teletubbies is fine, but mission impossible 3 would probably be..impixellable?
melanie betteridge says
just normal tv and freeview
Breanne says
I watch Netflix on the xbox.
Helen Ellis says
Mostly main tv
Stacey Craig says
Sky downstairs but DVDs in the bedroom
Joan Hewes says
This would be great as have HD TV but nothing else!
John Mills says
Currently using a skybox that is unreliable to say the least. Been pondering alternatives for a few weeks now.
Jill Fairbank says
TV or the iPad
Erica Price says
On catchup from sky box.
Kim Lam says
Mainly catch up tv on my tablet
helen booth says
Through our Smart TV!
emma kinsey says
on my tv or phone or ipad
zoe somerfield says
We have Virgin and Netflix, use Netflix for movies
Kirsty Sparks says
On a TV
Philip Thomas says
For me, I just watch everything via the internet (Netflix etc), it’s much simpler and easier
Karen Painter says
We have Sky, Netflix and Amazon Prime so plenty of choice.
samantha bolter says
TV an Ipad usually ๐
Leslie Evans says
On a 42 inch TV via Sky.
Kerry-Ann Pope says
We have Sky + and with children we very rarely watch live TV anymore, instead we sit down at night when they have gone to bed and catch up on all the things we have prerecorded.
Steven K says
Mainly Netfilx / Amazon Prime / Now TV through PS4
Susan Freeman says
sky tv downstairs and youview upstairs
ann clements says
I watch tv with sky
Kim Styles says
on tv ! with freeview
b johnson says
on main set but sometimes catchup on computer
Spencer Broadley says
Freeview at the moment
claire woods says
freeview.
Keith Wallbanks says
Mostly via an iPad and iPlayer, as my younger son hogs the TV
carol boffey says
Freeview
louise morgan says
We watch and record off Sky and TV .
Emma Whittaker says
We currantly have Sky HD ๐
Chloe bailey says
On my tablet!
MichelleD says
On the main TV, we’ve got sky at the mo!
Joanne Fisher says
Virgin Tivo Downstairs & freeview upstairs or watch netflix & iplayer on ipad
Aaron Milne says
Have no TV at the moment
Maggie Riordan says
When I am away from home in the UK or abroad, I use a chrome cast. They are brilliant.
Kate Phillips says
At the moment just watch ‘normal’ TV but would like to learn more about things like catchup.
Kim Lawrence says
The old way, on the television – but with almost (Mum! Mum!) constant (Mum! Mum!) interruption (Mum! Mum!) from the (Mum! Mum!) kids ๐
christine westlake says
I watch T.V. on a T.V. the old fashioned way!
Ela B says
On my smart TV or ipad
Tamsin Dean says
normal record favourite stuff and watch it all at the weekend through sky
Steve Ellis says
On TV – but also have a Now TV box for BBC iPlayer
Victoria Prince says
I’m old fashioned and watch tv on a tv ๐ That said, I do have a PVR and watch almost everything via that
Eric Jones says
I watch tv via my sky box – record series that I think I will enjoy and watch 2-3 episodes sise by side.
Antonio Santos says
No TV. We watch everything online.
Michael Rattray says
Freeview and occasionally online
claire davey says
either on catchup or live tv depends too many good programmes usually on at once.
Leanne Hansell says
I record everything on Sky and then watch it when I have time.
Sarah J says
Usually on TV ๐
Kay Panayi says
I watch on sky normally recorded
Ann Smith says
We have Sky with Sky+
Rachel Wise says
I watch on TV – tend to watch stuff recorded with the family
Gwyn Sharps says
I watch TV on the TV, but I tend to watch my NOW TV box, not the normal telly
Susan Pringle says
TV, with the Sky ability to pause and rewind as I never get to hear things the first time with my kids!
tracy sinclair says
I watch most TV on freeview but sometimes watch catch up tv on my computer x
pauline black says
Sky TV !
Lyndsey Jones says
I ise TiVO and On Demand a lot, I seem to be watching ‘normal’ telly less and less!
Rachael O'Mara says
On my hudl on catch up, Netflix or normal telly
Gwen Biviano says
TV with freeview
Gwen Biviano says
TV with freeview
Kim W says
I actually use a TV, although this will probably will retro in a few years! i need to catch up with technology
Thomas McKinney says
I still watch it through my TV via cable but I am starting to move towards the iPad with catch up
Janet Rumley says
A Smart TV and Amazon Prime xx
Natalie Gillham says
On my TV’S built in freeview ๐
Natalie Crossan says
Sky telly
Claire Ward says
I currently stream through a roku but it’s about had it