Chromecast is a new video streaming step from Google. Its very similar to Apple TV which lets you beam content from your smartphone to your regular TV with HDMI and USB ports. Unlike Apple TV, Chromecast works with almost any device running Chrome Browser.
So meaning your laptop, PC and even smartphones running the Chrome Browser will be able to throw content onto your TV over Chromecast. One of the features which is highly appreciated is that Chromecast lets you use your device even when "casting" content without any hassle unlike Apple TV that insists you to keep the AirPlay app running.
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How It Works
- Plug it in to your TV's HDMI port.
- Requires power to run so needs to be plugged in to the USB port as well from the other end of the Chomecast device.
- Go to Chromecast webpage and download a small setup file.
- Finally install Chromecast Extension to your Chrome Browser.
The Chromecast mirrors whats on your Chrome Browser to your TV when you click the Chromecast Extension in your Chrome Browser. It even lets you view webpages and stream movies and videos from Hulu,NETFLIX etc. For smartphones the Chromecast can mirror whatever thats playing on Youtube and many other premium movie apps like Hulu and NETFLIX. Few other major apps like Pandora and pending in support for the Chromecast but we bet they'll be supported soon. The advantage that Chromecast has over Apple's Apple TV as said earlier is that it lets you stream content and use your device as well because your device:Laptop, PC and smartphone acts like a trigger to the Chromecast to connect to the Internet( Wifi to which your TV has access to). The Chromecast is available for just $35 over the Google PlayStore which makes it a real try compared to Apple TV. Rightnow its available only in the US but we should see it come out to other countries soon as well. Make sure to watch the video below and ask us any questions which you may be troubled with and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
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