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Google Chromecast and Google Home Causes Wi-Fi Drops

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Re: Google Chromecast and Google Home Causes Wi-Fi Drops

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Post by avian »

chubot wrote: post #28

ChromeCast is such a frustrating product. It does exactly what I want in theory. In practice I have to wait 10 to 60 seconds to get it to connect, or reboot my phone. I've started giving up and just using the computer attached to my TV. I don't think I've been having the particular Wi-Fi issue described in the article, but ChromeCast has been just slow and flaky in my experience. I've had both v1 and v2. It seems to…

I've had a similarly bad experience. I bought the original Chromecast years ago. Since then I've tried using it with two Wi-fi routers, at least three Android phones and an iPad and it never worked for me. The most common problem is that after a while the phone would fall out of sync with the Chromecast. For instance, video would keep playing in the Chromecast, but was paused in the YouTube app on the phone.

Re: Google Chromecast and Google Home Causes Wi-Fi Drops

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Post by aaronblohowiak »

dingo_bat wrote: post #62
neeleshs wrote: post #49

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yes, Netflix is pretty bad when it comes to connecting to Chromecast

Well Netflix's android app is pretty bad period.

If you want to help make it better https://jobs.netflix.com/jobs/367

Re: Google Chromecast and Google Home Causes Wi-Fi Drops

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Post by filoleg »

Consultant32452 wrote: post #69
regnerba wrote: post #11

Interesting. I have 2 Google Homes (1 regular and 1 mini), a Chromecast and a Chromecast Audio, and a Pixel 2. I haven't noticed any particular network issues. My network is all Ubiquiti gear. A USG, switch, and AP AC Lite. I have the private WiFi on the same network as my desktop PC and Steam Link. My home lab is on separate VLANs. Other then that its a pretty default configuration. Not home right now but when I get…

This is unrelated but could you explain what the Chromecast Audio offers over just playing audio on a regular Chromecast?

IIRC you plug it into speakers instead of a TV, which you can't with the regular one for the lack of aux output.

Re: Google Chromecast and Google Home Causes Wi-Fi Drops

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Post by colemickens »

1. My Chromecast is far less reliable than it was a mere 3-4 months ago. I regularly am unable to cast from my desktop and have to resort to my phone. YouTube, especially with multiple tabs, on desktop is a nightmare to use with the Chromecast.

2. I'm basically desperate to find something to take it's place. I'm tired of the Apple-ification of Google, and I resent having to boot up Chrome just to be able to cast a video (they have it locked down to where they effectively control both sides of the infra, such that Firefox can't implement Chromecast support).

Re: Google Chromecast and Google Home Causes Wi-Fi Drops

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Post by regnerba »

Consultant32452 wrote: post #69
regnerba wrote: post #11

Interesting. I have 2 Google Homes (1 regular and 1 mini), a Chromecast and a Chromecast Audio, and a Pixel 2. I haven't noticed any particular network issues. My network is all Ubiquiti gear. A USG, switch, and AP AC Lite. I have the private WiFi on the same network as my desktop PC and Steam Link. My home lab is on separate VLANs. Other then that its a pretty default configuration. Not home right now but when I get…

This is unrelated but could you explain what the Chromecast Audio offers over just playing audio on a regular Chromecast?

The Chromecast Audio allows me to plug it into any standard stereo. Bang for the buck I can get much better speakers for the dollar when buying just normal speakers instead of "smart" speakers. I then plug the Chromecast Audio into it and get the same ability to Cast to it, and include it into groups. The ability to add it to Cast groups is one of the key reasons I like it over just a Bluetooth connection.

So to sum up: * Bang for the buck get better audio quality * Still get all of the same Cast features (WiFi casting, group casting, etc.)

Hope that helps! :)

Re: Google Chromecast and Google Home Causes Wi-Fi Drops

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Post by regnerba »

Godel_unicode wrote: post #68
regnerba wrote: post #11

Interesting. I have 2 Google Homes (1 regular and 1 mini), a Chromecast and a Chromecast Audio, and a Pixel 2. I haven't noticed any particular network issues. My network is all Ubiquiti gear. A USG, switch, and AP AC Lite. I have the private WiFi on the same network as my desktop PC and Steam Link. My home lab is on separate VLANs. Other then that its a pretty default configuration. Not home right now but when I get…

I have a very similar setup and similar lack of issues even in a pretty challenging WiFi environment. Ubiquiti is so good for the price, I'm always amazed when I run into technical people who are running something else. It just seems like such an obvious choice to me...

Got into the Ubiquiti gear a while ago and definitely no regrets! Not a network guy myself and so really appreciate the controller just making it easy to mange things. I have myself, my mom's and several other family members properties all managed by one cloud controller. Things just work, and when for some reason they don't I have a fairly easy way of figuring out whats wrong and fixing it remotely. So very happy with their products.

Re: Google Chromecast and Google Home Causes Wi-Fi Drops

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Post by regnerba »

toast0 wrote: post #70
Godel_unicode wrote: post #68

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I have a very similar setup and similar lack of issues even in a pretty challenging WiFi environment. Ubiquiti is so good for the price, I'm always amazed when I run into technical people who are running something else. It just seems like such an obvious choice to me...

I would consider the Unifi gear, but I have issues with the form factor: how do you put that round thing on the top shelf of a bookcase or whatever? The in-wall ones might work better for me though -- although I think it's silly to have to terminate an in-wall cable to a plug to plug into the back.

Is there a reason you cannot mount it on the wall just above the bookshelf? One of the things I really like about the Unifi gear is how just small and inconspicuous it is. It really helped sell it when I suggested it to my mom and other family members. Mounted most of the APs for them on the ceilings, but a few of them are wall mounted as well. The ceiling ones look nicer than any smoke detecter I have ever seen.

So I actually really like the UniFi gear for that when compared to some crazy Linksys gamer router that just looks... so over done.

Re: Google Chromecast and Google Home Causes Wi-Fi Drops

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Post by jlengrand »

avian wrote: post #71
chubot wrote: post #28

ChromeCast is such a frustrating product. It does exactly what I want in theory. In practice I have to wait 10 to 60 seconds to get it to connect, or reboot my phone. I've started giving up and just using the computer attached to my TV. I don't think I've been having the particular Wi-Fi issue described in the article, but ChromeCast has been just slow and flaky in my experience. I've had both v1 and v2. It seems to…

I've had a similarly bad experience. I bought the original Chromecast years ago. Since then I've tried using it with two Wi-fi routers, at least three Android phones and an iPad and it never worked for me. The most common problem is that after a while the phone would fall out of sync with the Chromecast. For instance, video would keep playing in the Chromecast, but was paused in the YouTube app on the phone.

It's good to hear I'm not the only one! I always blamed it on the fact that I had an early version. I keep having to disconnect the chromecast, which is very painful because it sits behind my TV...

Re: Google Chromecast and Google Home Causes Wi-Fi Drops

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Post by clhodapp »

aaronblohowiak wrote: post #72
dingo_bat wrote: post #62

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Well Netflix's android app is pretty bad period.

If you want to help make it better https://jobs.netflix.com/jobs/367

The implication of this comment is that the poor quality of Netflix's Android app is due to Netflix having been unable to access sufficient engineering talent to produce a better quality app. As an outsider that has experience developing software, I'm extremely doubtful that this is the case and am apt to blame it on executive-level prioritization almost out of hand.
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