How good is Shield TV to cast chrome tab videos?

by daytimeLiar

Been trying to get my setup right and would really appreciate some guidance here.

  1. I temporarily tried a Chromecast and that works flawless when casting a Chrome tab (standalone video player in that tab). I bought a Xiaomi mi box and that sucks in casting Chrome. I don't expect 4k here, just 1080p to work.

  2. My Sony TV (690e - does not have android tv) does not support 5Ghz Wifi and the 2.4Ghz channel is crowded and slow. As a result it doesn't play 4k. Mi box does not play 4k in youtube at all even though it connects to the 5Ghz network. I have a 200 mbps connection. Whether this is a youtube problem or mi box I don't know.

  3. Mi box is so slow. Sucks in audio search.

  4. Sony TV has Prime Video app but I can't play 4k as I told in #2. Side loaded prime video by searching this sub on mi box. App open but videos don't play.

I am even willing to get multiple devices. Infuriates me that I have a 4k TV and 2 platforms that cannot play 4k. Will Shield TV tick all the boxes above. If it is not good as chromecast, should I get chromecast + roku? I don't care about gaming.

Edit: Thanks guys. Placed order on newegg (save 17$ tax).

silverownz

I've casted many things (including tabs) and haven't had any issues with the shield tv.

duepointe

i have both mi box and nvidia shield both connected via wireless AC wireless. For the Mi Box there's lag when tab casting. And when you play a video in fullscreen there's a shift in color and green line.

I tried the tab casting with Nvidia Shield everything was great and no issues playing fullscreen videos.

ShadeezBack

Regarding your Sony TV and Mi Box wifi connectivity problems -- have you considered running Ethernet (or moving your modem) to your home entertainment area?

With a $22 8-port Ethernet switch , a $17 USB ethernet adapter (for the Mi Box), and $10 of Cat 6 patch cable , you'd be all set.

JimboLodisC

Shield TV is the greatest TV box ever created.

Max_Roc

My stv cast great. No problems ever.

Rrushx

Very good. Casting entire chromeOS and Chrome tabs flawless.