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Top 6 Best Alternatives to Chromecast

Looking for a premium streamer, to watch media across all your devices? Look no further, here’s our list of all the available alternatives to Chromecast. Chromecast was first launched by Google, in an attempt to unify all your screens( which support HDMI) with your Android smartphone. Thereafter, many companies brought a similar product having better features, abilities, and that fit everyone’s pocket. In this list, we have gathered the best alternatives to ditch the Chromecast and get something better.

In current time, TV is becoming an old thing. Users are getting used of the advanced technology, that is making their life easier and taking entertainment at another other. Even if your current TV is outdated, there’s no need to purchase a new one. You can just purchase Media Streaming Device like Chromecast (or the alternatives) turn your old TV into a smart one. There’s only one requirement to use such gadgets. Your TV must have an HDMI port. That’s all you need to access your favorite media channels or programs any time you want.

Based on real users reviews and quality, we have created this list of top Media Streaming devices like Chromecast. We hope that our readers would like this list. If you have anything better or want to share your favorite one, do let us know. At the bottom of this list, there is a comment section. Feel free share your thoughts and favorite ones with us. Now, without ado, we shall start our list of best alternatives to the Chromecast device.

List of Best Alternatives to Chromecast

Best Alternatives to Chromecast - Amazon Fire TV Stick

1. Amazon Fire TV Stick

Amazon has pretty much stepped out of the shadows when it comes to media streaming devices with their new Amazon Fire TV stick. This device positions Amazon among one of the most efficient media streaming devices with tons of features out-of-the-box. With the bonus of gaming added to it, the Amazon Fire TV cannot only stream media to your TV, it also lets you play games on your TV.

It is the easiest way to view Netflix, HBO Go, YouTube and over hundreds of games directly on your TV. Notable features: Hundreds of TV episodes, movies, over 500 games, Voice search, and many popular online streaming services.

Apple TV

2. Apple TV

For all the Apple users out there, it makes perfect sense to buy the Apple TV as it lets you stream your iTunes content directly to your TV. It also lets you stream locally saved content, a feature which isn’t available on the Chromecast. Apple TV also lets you rent movies and shows from the large catalog of iTunes.

Notable features: Wide range of streaming services, games, streaming locally stored files, Easy to set-up with an HDMI socket.

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Samsung AllShare Cast

3. Samsung AllShare Cast

Samsung AllShare Cast is a streaming device which works through both HDMI or a WiFi connection. It not only allows you to stream media stored in your smartphone or tablet, but it also helps you stream presentations in a work-space setup.

Samsung AllShare Cast needs a supported Samsung device, be it in the form of a Galaxy smartphone or tablet. Just connect your device to the same WiFi network or via HDMI, and you’re good to go.

Notable Features: Enjoy HD movies and music on a big screen, Perfect fit for workplace environments, Easy to set-up and connect.

WD TV Live

4. WD TV Live

WD TV Live is another great alternative media streaming device developed by Western Digital. This device enables you to stream multimedia from Netflix. It also lets you stream locally stored media. It has a dedicated app to turn your smartphone into its remote. The ability to stream locally stored media puts this above the Chromecast as it doesn’t have the hassle of rooting.

Notable features: Streams locally stored media files, Convert your smartphone into a TV remote, Play recorded or live stream TV shows directly to your TV wirelessly, a wide range of supported file formats.

TeeWe

5. TeeWe

If you’re in India and don’t have access to a lot of good stuff in the media streaming industry, then TeeWe is exactly what you’re looking for. This media streaming device, lets you stream from YouTube, or from your PC, or SmartPhone, to your TV. Available for both Android and iOS, the TeeWee app lets you play locally stored files as well as stream content from YouTube and other online sources. With its desktop apps for Mac OS X and Windows, you can now also stream content from your PC to your TV.

Notable features: Native Smartphone and desktop applications, Plugs directly into HDMI Port or connects wirelessly over WiFi, Full HD (1080p) video streaming.

Roku Streaming Stick

6. Roku Streaming Stick

If you are demanding more from your media streaming device and if cost is no barrier, Roku Streaming Stick is the best fit for your needs. Although priced a little higher than Google Chromecast and considerably lower than Amazon and Apple devices, Roku Streaming stick has to offer you everything you would need in such a device.

The Roku Streaming Stick comes with a dedicated remote and application interface. With over 1200 Roku channels to choose from, this device offers a lot of flexibility for you to stream from.

Notable features: WiFi remote control, over 1200 channels to choose from, Native Android and iOS applications, HDMI dongle.

The wrap-up

That concludes our alternatives to Chromecast list. We’d recommend the Roku Streaming Stick or the Amazon Fire TV (we’re using) from the alternatives to Chromecast list, as these have the best user experience. We hope that our readers would like these products. There’s no doubt that such devices are really important these days. They allow users to view the content that they really want to see (doesn’t happen in case of TV).

Personally, we have been using the Amazon Fire TV stick and so far it has been a pleasant experience with this device. The user interface is pretty much snappier as compared to the rest of the device. That’s all we have said about the devices. Make your choice wisely. Do share your thoughts and views in the comment section below. We would love to hear from you and make this list even better.

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