Second Opinion

Second Opinion #26: Nexus Player Post-Mortem


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Pros
  • Google Cast built in
  • Hockey puck look isn't bad - nice and low-profile
  • Remote
    • Good for old people who can't understand casting
    • Bluetooth doesn't need line-of-sight
    • Can install apps/games from Google Play or APKs
    • When you start casting, it can command your TV to turn on and switch input to Nexus Player
    • Photo slideshow it shows as a screensaver is quite pleasant
    • Cons
      • Not well supported in the Googleverse anymore
        • Google Home cannot cast Netflix to it, even though it can do that to Chromecast
        • Setup involves typing in passwords with an on-screen keyboard controlled by the remote
        • Voice recognition in the remote isn't great
        • Not all streaming platforms are supported (read: Amazon Video)
        • Attributions
          • Free Music Archive: Beat Doctor - Organic (electric edit)
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