![]() ![]() PT): An earlier version of this story incorrectly indicated that the Chromecast supports dual-band Wi-Fi. ![]() As long as your Roku is on, it’ll appear in the list. ![]() You don’t need to open the relevant app on your Roku first, either. But the good news is, whether you go Roku or Chromecast, both streaming sticks are excellent values are only likely to get better as they continue to receive software updates.Įditors' note (March 5, 2014, 8:37 a.m. Tap the same Cast button Chromecast users use, and you’ll see your Roku appear in the list of nearby devices. Based on the spec sheets alone, I'd give Roku the early edge: more apps, a traditional remote, and an excellent cross-platform search seems worth the extra $15, especially for a device you'll use frequently. When I get the Roku Streaming Stick in for review, I'll be able to fully test both of these devices head-to-head to see which stick comes out on top. You can do the same on the Chromecast using a third-party app like RealPlayer Cloud, although it would be nice if Android natively supported casting functionality. Roku does have a wider choice of devices, which range from that starting point of 29.99 up to 99.99 with the premium streaming device Roku Ultra. You can also cast local video, photo & music to TV from phone easily. There is a difference between Google’s Chromecast and Roku. Roku’s most affordable option is Roku Express, which costs just 29.99, compared to the standard Chromecast, which is priced at 35. Download About Cast to TV: Chromecast, Roku English Cast web video to Chromecast/Roku/Fire Stick/Xbox/smart TV - Web Video Caster Cast Web Video enables you to cast online video to tv directly, including hot movies, live stream of news & sports, tv shows, concerts etc. Roku's mobile app has a "Play On Roku" feature that lets you stream music, photos and video that are stored on your mobile device. Roku and Chromecast devices are relatively similarly priced. They're about equal when it comes to media stored on your mobile device too. ![]()
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