Google Chromecast with Google TV vs Antennas Direct ClearStream Flex

I already liked the WebOS on the LG TV, and was curious to see how this new Chromecast would fare. Well, yesterday was the last day I'll be using it as my go-to device. The Chromecast is insulting; it's supposed to suggest movies and shows based on what you like, NOT on who pays Google the most. I've clicked on the "don't show services I don't use" toggle, but Google doesn't care

Now I suppose it's possible that there is interference from other towers between those and me or possibly even that the signal is too strong, but what I do know is that I only get one out of four local news channels with this thing right now. I'll put a pad in it and try some other things, but for now, I am only marginally impressed with this. It is super easy to set up, but I'm not getting all that I can out of it and it may well be my own fault. We'll see

I recently discovered making a speaker group of my Chromecast on Google home means I can listen to Spotify and watch the slideshow of my dog pictures on the TV.

This thing really worked to pick up a lot of channels...As many as 60 in the right spot

Why is the Bluetooth audio on the Chromecast with Google TV so bad. Don’t get me wrong, it’s better than not having any Bluetooth connectivity, but the amount of time I’ve spent reconnecting my AirPods over and over again while my food gets cold is ridiculous. It’s either too loud, too quiet, or the volume doesn’t change with the slider. It is very rarely correct, and when it is it’s after about 5 minutes of tinkering

Bought this to replace an old amplified rabbit ear antenna. Not any better, flat on a wall it would not pick anything. Moving away from walls it did better but no better than old unit I was using. Really depends a lot on terrain and location

Been waiting for YEARS to be able to stream video on one device and have the audio play on another, can finally do it through Bluetooth. No need for cables across the room anymore. Reason for 4 star is that audio has a minimal stutter every now and then. Might get fixed in an update

Tried it out in a downstairs location of a 2-story home. Signal reception was good, but the adhesive kept coming loose. Part of the design problem is that the plastic base of the receiver is much thicker than the antenna at the end where the adhesive strip attaches. That resulted in weight stress to the antenna and it falling down enough times I decided to return it