Once you have a FTP server running you can just go on your computer and transfer roms over to it. To get files (roms) onto the device you'll probably want to install something that can host a FTP server - I use Solid Explorer - but there are probably millions of apps that can do this.

Since it is Android TV, you can just search for emulators on the Play Store and install them. There are a couple of things I miss from my Apple TV (like good Plex app and AirPods support), but I watch so little Plex nowadays that I figured it makes sense to optimize for YouTube instead.Īnd then today, out of nowhere, I woke up and wanted to try running emulators on it. Other than that, it's a fine Chromecast, it's like a Chromecast Ultra but with extra bloat. The onboarding was just generally terrible, I have no idea how 'normal' users can get through it without cursing.

You have to set up a Google Home to use it and say no to a bunch of personal recommendations crap.

Curiously, if you cast from your phone it direct-plays them. The Plex app is awful and for some reason has to transcode anything HEVC encoded.It's too small, the volume buttons are placed awkwardly, the source button doesn't seem to do anything. Switching output resolution to 1080p60 (from 4k60) seems to make it snappier, so if you have a 1080p TV: enjoy.The UI (Android TV) is generally slow and choppy.Unfortunately, this Chromecast requires dedicated power (can't just run it off your TV's USB port like you could with older Chromecasts) so I still have to have 1 cable running to it (not counting the HDMI since it's practically just a stump).Īnyway, it's fine but I hate a lot of things about it: Main reason was to remove my Apple TV 4K box so I had one less box hooked up, along with its 3 cables (power, ethernet, HDMI).

Emulation on Chromecast Google TV Sat, 23:20Ĭouple of weeks ago I got a Chromecast with Google TV, or as you can elegantly abbreviate it: CCwGTV.

Chromecast with google tv plex server