Categories: Chromecast

Chromecast Update Arrives, Vevo & Plex Streaming In Tow

Chromcast update 14651 has arrived. And, with it, a refreshed TV home screen that does away with the WiFi signal strength meter. Under the hood, we find the requisite bug fixes plus an enhanced SDK to support new curated partners and their apps. Of the 10 new streaming partners, you need only concern yourself with two: Vevo and Plex. Vevo is what MTV might look like if they still dabbled in music and Plex is our preferred solution for moving our personal media about the home. However, as currently implemented, Chromecast Plex integration is video-only and requires pretty outrageous PlexPass fees. Here’s to hoping Plex reconsiders their pricing model and that Google ultimately opens the Chromecast API to all.

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Dave Zatz