Hey guys,
I’ve just seen a really good deal on a Google Hub and a Chromecast (€99) so considering it since I’ve been meaning to get a chromecast anyway and with 60 more I can basically get a hub too. At the same time I’m wondering if perhaps a wall mounted tablet is a better alternative in terms of available capabilities so it’s not worth spending money on the hub even if the offer is good.
At the same time the shop has some other offers on Home Minis too. So also wondering if it’s worth getting like 3 home minis instead which is also basically the same price as the hub + chromecast.
That way could facilitate sort of whole house music plus announcements etc
So far I have the following in mind (correct me if I’m wrong)
Google Hub
Easy set up - just place it somewhere
Can cast easily most cards
in parallel use the speaker for Music.
been seeing some people complain about casting issues
Don’t think you can play custom mp3 files on the hub
Wall Mounted Tablet
Sky is the limit. So many possibilities. So many dashboards
Can use browser_mod to play anything from HA stored mp3 files to radios etc
Potentially cheaper if you get a decent tablet on sale or use an old one you currently have
More time consuming to set up on the wall and make a cover etc
What do people think? Anyone who has tried both or either and can offer their two cents?
Or do I go for the complete other route and take advantage of the offer for the google minis? I was told it’s much easier to play custom mp3 files on those vs e…g Echos where Amazon has really strict requirements for where mp3 files are hosted?