So I've just had this interesting thought. Seeing as Chromecast seems to be ahead in features when compared to Chromecast built-in app on Android TV, I've decided to disable the "Chromecast built in" app on my Nvidia shield and then plug a Chromecast ultra in to another hdmi port of my TV. Thoughts?

by ZainAjam

dreadfulwhaler

Seems highly unnecessary. Which features would that be?

Will_Not_Grow_Up

Thats what I do. It works great. The Android TV built-in chromecast leaves A LOT to be desired.

For Example: ~~Netflix casting~~ (Apparently recently fixed after a few years)

weather casting

calendar casting

pretty much any information casting

elgenes

With a real chromecast you can set hz to 50 instead of 60. That is a must for A LOT of people (25/50 FPS countries), especially if you live in EU and watch sports.

ZainAjam

Just announced by Nvidia for shield TV https://shield.nvidia.com/blog/shield-google-home-October2018?ncid=so-twi-slglhmmn-61000

hackel

Why isn't Android TV running exactly the same software as a standalone Chromecast device? That makes no sense.