• CameronDev@programming.dev
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      2 months ago

      Chromecast with Google TV made the “simple” casting worse for some apps like Netflix. Instead of it casting directly, it would spawn the Netflix app and make you use the remote to reselect the show you wanted to see.

      • jballs@sh.itjust.works
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        2 months ago

        Also they made it reliant on the Google Home app, which makes it really hard to change WiFi networks. It’s a pain in the ass if you have multiple WiFi networks setup at your house.

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            2 months ago

            I have a trusted network, an IoT network (where the CC would go), and a guest network.

            I know most people aren’t going to have the time or knowledge set up network segmentation, but it’s still good practice.

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                2 months ago

                I mean, yes? I’m obviously using VLANs here. I’m not running a separate switch and AP for each network…