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    Chromecast App

    How good is the implementation
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    2024-01-08, 08:40 PM
    I am currently switching from Plex to Jellyfin and i was wondering how good the implementation is on the Chromecast. 
    I am thinking of buying a Chromecast 4k.
    Is there maybe a better streaming device for my Samsung TV?
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    2024-01-08, 08:44 PM
    I'm assuming you mean the Chromecast with Google TV. If so, I have two CCwGTV 4K's and I am pretty happy with it as a Jellyfin client. But I also don't have fancy audio setups on my TVs.

    A couple people here said they prefer the Nvidia shield because it handles audio better when connected to a fancy receiver.
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    2024-01-08, 09:09 PM
    (2024-01-08, 08:40 PM)BronzeMaster5000 Wrote: I am currently switching from Plex to Jellyfin and i was wondering how good the implementation is on the Chromecast. 
    I am thinking of buying a Chromecast 4k.
    Is there maybe a better streaming device for my Samsung TV?

    if you want a real media player that actually plays everything, Zidoo Z9X Pro with the jellyfin zidoo fork https://github.com/Andy2244/jellyfin-androidtv-zidoo
    (yes, it's more expensive but you didn't ask about cheapest you asked for best)

    (2024-01-08, 08:44 PM)TheDreadPirate Wrote: A couple people here said they prefer the Nvidia shield because it handles audio better when connected to a fancy receiver.

    no DTS on shield according to user reports, i couldn't get passthrough anything except with emby (but i dont like emby)
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    2024-01-09, 04:44 PM
    Thanks! I will propably go with the Chromecast then.
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    2024-01-09, 05:06 PM (This post was last modified: 2024-01-11, 04:58 AM by tmsrxzar. Edited 1 time in total.)
    saw that coming
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    2024-01-09, 07:07 PM
    I use Chromecast Ultra 4k, since you have a Samsung TV, im curious if it's not a smart tv? I think Jellyfin has a client for those?

    Else i use my Chromecast Ultra 4k and have a Samsung soundbar (optical) and it plays great.
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    2024-01-09, 07:14 PM
    (2024-01-09, 07:07 PM)34626 Wrote: Else i use my Chromecast Ultra 4k and have a Samsung soundbar (optical) and it plays great.

    there's your answer OP, this user doesn't even have his sound equipment connected in a way that supports Atmos or DTS-HD
    (optical doesn't work with those)
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