Black Friday is still over a week away, but that hasn’t stopped websites like Amazon from publishing a bunch of their deals ahead of the game. If you were planning to wait until next Friday to start your holiday shopping, well now you don’t have to wait because there are plenty of great deals on home good and electronics to be found. If you’re still unsure what to get your family, friends, or loved ones, consider the Chromecast with Google TV. This streaming stick is available on Amazon right now for 20% off. Normally you can get it for $50 but ahead of Black Friday, Amazon has slashed the price down to just $40—a $10 savings.
Turn Any TV Into a Smart TV
If you have an older TV that doesn’t have a smart interface, or you’re just not a fan of the interface of your current smart TV, you can plug in a Chromecast to turn it into a Google TV. You’ll be able to access streaming apps like Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Max, and more so you can watch all your favorite TV shows and movies. Or if you’re like me, you’ll just end up watching a bunch of YouTube from your couch. It’s easy to install the Chromecast. Just plug it into your TV’s HDMI port and then connect it to Wi-Fi and you are good to go. This Chromecast supports 4K content so if you have a 4K TV it’s plugged into, enjoy your favorite stuff in super high resolution.
As is stated by the product name, you can cast to the Chromecast from your phone or other devices. Pull up a YouTube video on your phone then throw it to the TV. I personally find it easier to use the search function on a phone app since you have keypad access versus needing to use a remote so this really comes in handy.
The Chromecast is an excellent option for families as you can create a kids profile which will limit access to kid-friendly movies and shows. You can also limit total watching time if you don’t want your children watching TV for endless hours all day long. You can even set a bedtime for it to turn off and not be accessible until morning.
As a Google device, the Chromecast can be connected to Google speakers and be controlled using your voice with Google Assistant.
Right now, you can save $10 (20% off) on a Chromecast when you order it from Amazon for Black Friday. That will bring the price down from $50 to just $40.