Comments on: Comparing Streaming Devices for Travel: Chromecast vs Fire TV Stick vs Roku vs Apple TV https://toomanyadapters.com/portable-streaming-devices-travel/ Tech gear, gadgets, reviews, and advice Fri, 02 Feb 2024 08:50:22 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: James O'Reilly https://toomanyadapters.com/portable-streaming-devices-travel/#comment-791215 https://toomanyadapters.com/?p=26692#comment-791215 I completely agree! As someone who travels frequently, I find it so difficult to choose the right streaming device for my trips. I’ve tried several of these options and have found that the Chromecast is the best for me because of its small size and ease of use. However, I’m considering switching to the Fire TV Stick since it has more features and a better remote. Any other readers have any experiences with these devices on the go?

]]> By: Dave Dean https://toomanyadapters.com/portable-streaming-devices-travel/#comment-769407 https://toomanyadapters.com/?p=26692#comment-769407 In reply to Knut.

It depends somewhat on the device you’re planning to stream from, but this article about streaming from your phone (or other devices) might be useful.

]]> By: Knut https://toomanyadapters.com/portable-streaming-devices-travel/#comment-769404 https://toomanyadapters.com/?p=26692#comment-769404 Are there any options for wireless transfer that don’t require Wi-Fi? Let’s say you want to stream your downloaded content?
I bring my chromecast for travel, but I feel the set up process is annoying. Also reconnecting it when I get back home. Or maybe I set it up wrong…
How are the other devices in regard to setup? Lots of hotels have different ways of connecting to Wi-Fi, maybe you have to go through a website to access. Will this be a problem?

]]> By: Dave Dean https://toomanyadapters.com/portable-streaming-devices-travel/#comment-749685 https://toomanyadapters.com/?p=26692#comment-749685 In reply to Alexa.

I agree, that line was confusing – it was referring to the relative difficulty of controlling the Chromecast with your phone while making a call versus using a remote. I’ve removed the sentence.

]]> By: Alexa https://toomanyadapters.com/portable-streaming-devices-travel/#comment-749683 https://toomanyadapters.com/?p=26692#comment-749683 Where are you getting info that the chromecast will be interrupted if you use your phone? I’ve had one for years and that’s never ever happened. I could even leave my house and a show will still be playing.

]]> By: Dave Dean https://toomanyadapters.com/portable-streaming-devices-travel/#comment-740714 https://toomanyadapters.com/?p=26692#comment-740714 In reply to Oliver.

That’s possible with at least the Chromecast and Fire Stick, but you’ll need a VPN as well (ideally, one that can be installed from the relevant app store for the device). ProtonVPN is the one I use — you can read my review of it here. I’ve tested the VPN on both Fire Stick and Chromecast, and it works.

]]> By: Oliver https://toomanyadapters.com/portable-streaming-devices-travel/#comment-740691 https://toomanyadapters.com/?p=26692#comment-740691 My criteria is the ability to use the device overseas and get around geographical restrictions of my subscription services.

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