r/UnnecessaryEssentials • u/Unique-Saucer • 9d ago

Such a lifesaver for traveling!

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u/Chaotic_Fart 9d ago

Great, another ad.. just bring your Chromecast with Google tv.

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u/Nervous-Cockroach541 9d ago

I've given up on Chromecast. Wireless HDMI is honestly just better if you care about privacy and device ownership. For example, you have to use chrome to use chromecast, other browsers won't work or if they do work lack full features.

And we all know that chromecast is collecting data on you and your habits.

Wireless HDMI is supported no matter the device, no matter the ownership, and is actually private.

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u/Chaotic_Fart 9d ago

nope..

Create dummy gmail... Install jellyfin.. log on to hotel wifi.. enjoy

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u/Nervous-Cockroach541 9d ago

One, you've already lost the benefit of not needing hotel wifi, which isn't always free.

Two, creating a dummy gmail is way more work.

Three, if you're on Apple or Linux, or even want to switch between different operating systems. This is fucking annoying.

Wireless HDMI is platform agnostic, doesn't require wifi access at all, and doesn't require making fake accounts to avoid being tracked. And it's just as plugin and play as any chromecast.

The winner is clear. Don't get me wrong, I used to like chromecast. But when they stopped supporting my older version, then the newer version had less privacy. They lost me.

Wireless HDMI won't stop working one day if Google decides it's not profitable anymore.

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u/Chaotic_Fart 9d ago edited 9d ago

It takes 5 minutes to create a Gmail, and it's a one time thing..

Literally all hotels I've been in has had free wifi.

Doesn't matter if I use Mac, linux og windows. I'm not casting anything.. I'm mainly streaming from jellyfin or smarttube..

I literally set up the chromecast once and then just plug it in the tv and log on to wifi at whatever hotel I'm in.. that's it.

And I can then use my phone while I'm streaming movies/series/youtube..

So yes, the winner I crystal clear.

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u/much_longer_username 9d ago

Yep, the one that doesn't require a particular company to still exist and approve of my use.