To set up a new Google Chromecast, you'll need a compatible TV and a smartphone with the Google Home app installed.

Google Chromecast is a unique device that plugs into any TV with an HDMI port, and can stream content from your phone or computer onto a big screen.

But Google's entry into the streaming world is an odd beast that's nothing like its competitors. Rather than act as a portal, it's more of a wireless connection between your television and your tablet ...