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Get a Chromecast 3 When You Buy Google Home Mini $79 Delivered @ Google Store

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samsal46 on 19/04/2019 - 09:28 store.google.com (4123 clicks)
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Get a Chromecast free when you buy Google home mini at Google store.

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Buy Google Home Mini between 2019/04/19 at 12am AEST and ends 2019/04/25 at 11:59pm AEST and redeem one Chromecast. Offer available only to residents of Australia aged aged 18 years or older with shipping addresses in Australia. All products must be added to your shopping cart to receive the bundle offer. Offer cannot be combined with any promotional codes, or with other bundle offers running at the same time. It’s non-transferable, and it isn’t valid for cash or a cash equivalent. Purchase must be made on Google Store Australia. Available only while supplies last. Shipping charges may apply at checkout. Void where prohibited.

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  • fratzhaus on 19/04/2019 - 09:29
    +8

    Beat me by 30s gah! Good deal

    • samsal46 on 19/04/2019 - 09:33
      +9

      Sorry mate. Next time

    • fratzhaus on 20/04/2019 - 03:39
      +1

      Just want to note, Multi-room audio is the greatest thing ever.
      I have about 7 Google Homes (1 Home, 1 Hub and 4 Mini's +1 in the mail), and spreading them all around the house is perfect.
      I have one of the Mini's in a battery case, so that I can move it around and make sure music is consistent when needed (also so that my alarms go off when there is a power outage)

  • petry on 19/04/2019 - 09:37
    +1

    I must be one of the few who find them crap these days…no support, no proper software anymore, how do you find the mac addresss these days…

    • SBOB on 19/04/2019 - 09:42
      +3

      how do you find the mac addresss these days

      Why would you need to?

      • LikeMike on 19/04/2019 - 10:36
        +1

        Why would you need to?

        I can relate to this as I have a whitelist of mac addresses on my router so only the devices I know can possibly get access. It is annoying not having a mac address visibly listed anywhere but still not too hard to get the info.

        If MAC address isn't shown in any device settings just try connecting it to your phone hotspot and hopefully that will show the info on the phone. Otherwise you're going to have to temporarily turn off mac filtering on the router, connect the device and then check the router to see what devices are connected

        • ShouldIBuyIt on 19/04/2019 - 11:47
          +8

          I literally just set up a Google home this morning and I'm whitelisting Mac address.
          Quite straightforward actually, when you're choosing your network in the Google home app, click on 3 dots top right corner and you've got the option to see the MAC address there

          • petry on 19/04/2019 - 12:52

            @ShouldIBuyIt: and the chromecast?

            • Symbiotic on 19/04/2019 - 13:05
              +2

              @petry: Open the google home app. Open the device you want the details for. Click the settings icon. Scroll to the bottom. MAC, IP and other info is listed.

              • petry on 19/04/2019 - 13:43

                @Symbiotic: running a chromecast through an android tab gives only the tab address not the cast…

                • Symbiotic on 20/04/2019 - 07:22
                  +2

                  @petry: I tested it on an Android phone and an iPhone. Both running the latest Google Home app. Both show the MAC address for a Chromecast (oldest version of the Chromecast included) via the steps I outlined. Just tested it on an iPad for good measure and the information is there too. This information is extremely easy to find for me. Are you following the steps? I’d be surprised if there is reduced functionality on an Android tablet vs an iPad.

                  No idea what is going on your side. If you run the latest google home app on a phone - or indeed on any other Android or Apple device - you will more than likely have access to the MAC address info you are after in a few simple steps. It is very easy for me to find on 3 devices.

        • spaceflight on 19/04/2019 - 17:30
          +2

          I can relate to this as I have a whitelist of mac addresses on my router so only the devices I know can possibly get access.

          Finding and then spoofing the max address of one of your devices is very easy.

          It's not very good security.

          • LikeMike on 19/04/2019 - 20:45
            -8

            @spaceflight:

            It's not very good security.

            You're assuming that's the only security I use. No part of my comment said it was the only security I use. Try not to make wild guess assumptions. My first modem was 300 baud back in the day so I've had a few years of IT experience.

            • spaceflight on 19/04/2019 - 20:54
              +6

              @LikeMike:

              You're assuming that's the only security I use.

              No I'm not. You're assuming that's what I assumed.

              No part of my comment said it was the only security I use.

              And no part of my comment said that it was the only security you were using.

              Try not to make wild guess assumptions.

              You should take your own advice.

              My first modem was 300 baud

              Wok look at you asserting dominance to try and make a wild guess assumption.

              so if I had to make an assumption I think I'd know a bit more about security than you

              There you are again with your wild guess assumptions

            • lorikeet on 19/04/2019 - 23:27
              +2

              @LikeMike: Except that he's right, MAC filtering adds zero security. Because anyone who knows enough to crack your wifi password can easily spoof your MAC address. So it's just annoying for the users.

              Source: Back in the days I was cracking my neighbour's WEP wifi which was MAC filtered. I know it's now as old as 300 baud modems but at least it's relevant to the subject :)

              Just use a strong wifi password and stop using MAC filtering. It will make your life easier and your wifi will not be less secure.

              • LikeMike on 19/04/2019 - 23:43

                @lorikeet:

                WEP wifi

                Ah good old WEP. Also takes me back to using those chunky PCMCIA wifi cards.

                Just use a strong wifi password and stop using MAC filtering. It will make your life easier and your wifi will not be less secure.

                To supplement a strong wifi password (and WPS disabled of course), A MAC address whitelist also helps to minimize anyone physically tapping in for those who have a house LAN setup in multiple rooms. Sure it doesn't stop spoofing but it still does offer a level of security against anyone trying to quickly attach a device or camera to the network.

                I also have a honeypot server that listens and alerts me if it detects any local scanning if someone did manage to get through or if I'm hit by a zero-day virus or exploit.

    • SnoozeAndLose on 19/04/2019 - 09:43
      +5

      I dont find google home useful, it always said cant help me with turnning on the light and TV.

      Simple thing it can understand 10 times but not the other 2 times.

      I think i would just buy a chromecast better

      • [Deactivated] on 19/04/2019 - 10:00

        Just integrate a few smart sensors in.

        Voice command is not becoming a thing anytime soon.

      • fratzhaus on 19/04/2019 - 10:02
        +6

        Sounds like a user problem - never had any issues with my set up. It takes a bit of work to make sure everything is connected properly, and that each google home has their "default" screen and media accounts set - but once that's all sorted, it works as expected.

        Google Homes are plug and play on their own, but not if you want them to play nice with other devices.

        • based on 19/04/2019 - 10:11

          I've had a possibly similar experience.
          Chromecast plugged into a CEC HDMI port usually works, without changing anything I'll occasionally get a message along the lines of I'm sorry I can't help with that, check your tv manual to make sure this is supported.
          But I wouldn't say it fails 20%, much less. When it fails it seems to be when I try to get the home to turn off the tv when the tv has only been used as a tv, not Chromecast.

          • fratzhaus on 20/04/2019 - 03:34
            +1

            @based: I have similar quirks of my own, it seems that no one CEC HDMI is the same.

            A friend with a CEC HDMI TV can have their google home turn on their TV, and change the source to HDMI in one call, whereas my TV needs to either already be on that source, or be turned on first before it'll switch. This is almost never a problem for me, as I never change the source from the Chromecast, but when I do, it can be a tad annoying.

            I'm using the original chromecast, it's been bugging out recently, so I want to try the ChromeCast 3 to see if that fixes it all up anyway.

      • HaiG on 19/04/2019 - 10:04
        +1

        Not sure if this is the same OK Google thing on phones. I used to use iphone and it understood me so well. Now using Note9 and Google fails to listen to me 3 out of 10 times.

      • jztilly on 19/04/2019 - 10:12
        +3

        do you have an accent? we use ours constantly

        • turn on the tv
        • change the tv to channel 22
        • turn on the stereo
        • play some music
        • turn the lamp on
          etc

        when we're busy organising dinner / cleaning up / etc - its been a great little device. very rare it doesn't understand us

          • SJDR on 19/04/2019 - 13:10
            +7

            @easternculture: Not sure why the downvotes.

            Of all the times you need a handsfree device - this is it!

      • Anthrox on 19/04/2019 - 18:14

        You need to make sure you Google assistant language options is set to English Australian if it set to English United states your going to have problems

        https://support.google.com/googlehome/answer/7550584?hl=en-A…

    • Major Mess on 19/04/2019 - 21:44

      You can look it up in the Home app, or grab it from your router or whatever you use for the DHCP server.

    • HeWhoKnows on 20/04/2019 - 10:43
      +1

      Its more a case of a complete lack of instructions which is probably why you see so many Chromecast for sale.

      Its definitely NOT a case of Plug and Play.

      But everything is there when somebody explains to you howo to set up Chromecast properly and Chromecast does work great.

  • beall on 19/04/2019 - 09:41

    What version is the Chromecast?

    • samsal46 on 19/04/2019 - 09:42

      Dunno. Must be the latest.

    • doweyy on 19/04/2019 - 09:42
      +6

      Chromecast 3

    • easternculture on 19/04/2019 - 09:49
      -8

      Chromecast XS

      • kingmoron on 19/04/2019 - 10:06

        New chromecast

    • swalloweda on 19/04/2019 - 11:31
      +1

      It's the latest up-to-1080p version. The Ultra is the next one up, streams up to 4K.

  • C0mbat on 19/04/2019 - 09:42
    +8

    Does Google Home do anything yet other than tell you the weather forecast?

    • SnoozeAndLose on 19/04/2019 - 09:43
      +1

      Turn on TV and lights

      • C0mbat on 19/04/2019 - 09:49
        -3

        Turning on the TV is no use if it then can act exactly the way your remote does. The day it does I'm in.

        And surely you need to spend thousands of dollars on Google compatible switches for you lights at home to make that work?

        • [Deactivated] on 19/04/2019 - 10:01
          +1

          Hue app works a whole lot better and UI is more friendly too.

        • Bigboomboom on 19/04/2019 - 15:05
          +1

          I have 9 Xiaomi Yeelight, 3 WiFi Plug, Vodafone TV Box and Chromecast that it can control. Also Sony smart speaker and Home Hub along with the Mini, in total $560ish as the Mini was free from promotion.

    • brokenglish on 19/04/2019 - 09:48
      +15

      And record all your conversations

      • easternculture on 19/04/2019 - 09:49
        +8

        And automatically send them to the NSA

        • littlegreenman on 19/04/2019 - 09:54
          +9

          Just like your iPhone

        • [Deactivated] on 19/04/2019 - 10:02
          +11

          I hear the fuzz coming. Must have heard me microwave my 2 minute noodles for only a minute.

        • Diji1 on 19/04/2019 - 23:05
          -3

          No they sell them to whoever wants access to it so they can use it against you.

          Google collects, buys and shares every single piece of data it can about you so it can predict your behavior and circumstances.

          So for example your health insurer will find out that you are likely to be ill and raise your insurance premium.

          The US election outcome was just decided by Facebook because it was paid to change people's behavior which they did. This isn't a grand conspiracy, the mainstream news is reporting this.

          • TheBooleanOne on 20/04/2019 - 07:37

            @Diji1: Since when have you started believing the mainstream media?

    • dorian_gray on 19/04/2019 - 09:50

      I've used it to turn on appliances,all lights in our house, play games, read my calendar and so many other things.

    • Elysiar on 19/04/2019 - 09:51

      I use it to turn on lights/change light settings and brightness. I can turn my tv on and listen to spotify/radio when I want. I also use it to open and close my garage. It's useful for other basic things such as traffic and weather.

      I think google home mini is a novelty unless you go all out.

    • Twinkletoes Terry on 19/04/2019 - 10:00
      +1

      I use for mine for radio/youtube music all the time.

      • [Deactivated] on 19/04/2019 - 10:49
        +4

        My use case of google home:

        • Asking weather and daily agenda in google calendar
        • Controlling my garage door (via IFTTT + Gogogate)
        • Playing google play music (and play white noise for my little one)
        • Turning on/off lights and adjust brightness (Xiaomi Yeelight and LIFX)
        • Adjusting Duct Heater temperatures (via ecobee)
        • Turning on/off Xiaomi smart products (ie. robot vacuum and air purifier)
        • Controlling TV and chromecast (with Logitech Harmony Activities setup)
        • Jamesx on 19/04/2019 - 11:53
          +3

          I can also just walk up and press a button or a few to get all that done without spending money and time to set all those up…
          Plus get moving more, better for my health too

          • Soothsayer on 19/04/2019 - 14:16
            +2

            @Jamesx: Good suggestion, he'll be glad to know he can just walk all the way home from work to check/close his garage door, lights, heater, purifier, etc in the future

          • [Deactivated] on 19/04/2019 - 16:25

            @Jamesx: Its the same statement that I can climb the stairs why I need a lift, its healthier to climb the stairs too
            I do agree technologies makes people become lazier and unhealthier haha

        • SnoozeAndLose on 19/04/2019 - 15:08

          How to use chromecast for Xiaomi robot?

          • [Deactivated] on 19/04/2019 - 16:23

            @SnoozeAndLose: Its google home that can send command, not chromecast :)

            • SnoozeAndLose on 19/04/2019 - 16:34

              @[Deactivated]: Ok what command do you use?

              • [Deactivated] on 19/04/2019 - 22:14

                @SnoozeAndLose: Turn on “robot name”
                Turn off “robot name”

                You can define the robot name in google home app after you connect XiaoMi account into google home

                • [Deactivated] on 22/04/2019 - 07:05

                  @[Deactivated]: What did you name your xiaomi? Is it a girl's name? I've called mine Lola and sometimes, I wonder if that's sexist.

    • Major Mess on 19/04/2019 - 21:46

      You must be kidding? Try a web search for articles.

  • easternculture on 19/04/2019 - 09:44
    -4

    This is gold for Broden

    Cheaper than wholesale price if you buy them individually

  • profar on 19/04/2019 - 09:56

    About only useful feature is timer :)

  • JD9151 on 19/04/2019 - 09:57

    Would be more appealing the other way around

    • [Deactivated] on 19/04/2019 - 10:26
      +1

      You want the Google store instead?

      • JD9151 on 19/04/2019 - 10:35
        +1

        Get Google store when you buy a Chromecast 3 and Home Mini sounds pretty good to me

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 19/04/2019 - 09:57

    was going to go buy a vodafone tv instead of chromecast, now im not so sure as having another mini could come in handy..

    • Borg on 19/04/2019 - 11:30
      +1

      I use both and (for me) find Chromecast dongle more reliable than VodafoneTV built in Chromecast which sometimes fails or sound goes our of sync. Doesn't always occure but handy to have a Chromecast on hand to save mucking about at night troubleshooting!

  • [Deactivated] on 19/04/2019 - 10:29
    +8

    The Google home should be free. Same goes for Alexa etc. It's like a marketing consultant sitting in your room forever listening!

    • spaceflight on 19/04/2019 - 17:32
      +1

      It's only listening for the activation word.
      Until it hears that it isn't doing anything with what it hears.

      • Diji1 on 19/04/2019 - 23:12
        +3

        Ignorance is bliss.

  • Joey Jo Jo on 19/04/2019 - 11:15

    I want the chromecast only. What do you think you could get for the home mini unopened at sale?

    • spaceflight on 19/04/2019 - 17:33
      +1

      You will find some prices on an online marketplace like www.ebay.com.au

      • Joey Jo Jo on 20/04/2019 - 10:58

        Yeah those are retail price. I am after the opinions of ozbargainers who would offer their advice on a realistic number.

        • spaceflight on 20/04/2019 - 18:41
          +1

          eBay isn't only for retail.
          You can look at the completed listings and see what a realistic number is.

          Retail prices are on Myer, David Jones, Harvey Norman, JB hi-fi, Domayne, Bing Lee

    • PVA on 19/04/2019 - 23:08

      Honestly, at the moment around $5-10 because you can buy codes for about that and get 100% off the purchase price. ($5 code and the price from google is zero, delivered to the door)

  • Aids on 19/04/2019 - 12:28
    +1

    Is it worth upgrading from gen 1 chromecast?

    • deanylev on 19/04/2019 - 13:20
      +5

      IMO nope, not unless you want the 5GHz Wi-Fi support. Only Chromecast upgrade I'd ever recommend to anyone is an Ultra if you have a 4K TV.

  • pluto on 19/04/2019 - 15:14

    will purchasing code from below link work to buy both?

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GOOGLE-HOME-MINI-NEW-SEALED-100-…

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