So after battling with my 1st generation chromecast and trying to get it to work with Kayo, over the weekend I decided to bite the bullet and buy a better version that is supported by Kayo.
The Chromecast Ultra was $79 and supports 4K and HDR streaming.
I have to say, first impressions are pretty good. It installed easily and on the first go. It has not experienced any noticeable lag or pixilation, and it streams Kayo seamlessly.
I bought the Ultra instead of the 3rd Gen model ($50), because I wanted the 4K and HDR capabilities, but on reflection, I'm unlikely to stream anything in this format. Most of the content I watch in that format comes through the Netflix and YouTube apps installed on my smart TV, so possibly should've gone with the cheaper option, but my last chromecast lasted for over 4 years, so if I can get the same amount of time out of this one, I will have no reason to complain.
I plan on giving my old chromecast to mum for Xmas.
I've already noticed that I'm watching less FTA because of the Chromecast dongle. Basically, Kayo now is the go-to option a lot more often, It loads faster than the old chromecast, and it's pretty easy to switch channels via the iPad tablet that I stream from.
My iPad will also become the media center in the living room now. There is less need for me to stream any content through the gaming PC anymore, except maybe Twitch, but I'd be surprised if there's not an app for that that I can't install on the iPad as well.
Side note: I also purchased a new HDMI cable for the gaming PC-Smart TV connection, after the old one was dropping out all the time. The new cable works perfectly.
All set for Summer now (Hopefully!!)
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