The simple, cost-effective, Google Chromecast lets you stream internet content from your phone, tablet or laptop onto the big screen. This cool round chassis device provides easy access to multiple streaming services, from Netflix and YouTube to Hulu and Google Play Store and other services.
Google Chromecast Review
Design & Build
The Google Chromecast is available in disc-shaped and black color. Its small size and easy setup make it must have gadget for frequent travelers. Changing the login details is also not a tricky thing with the device. So take it where you go. The device comes with the components includes a USB power cable with a micro-USB connector at one end and a standard USB 2.0 connector at the other, A power supply with a USB 2.0 port, An HDMI extender. It doesn’t have a remote or a user-interface per se. So it’s all controlled via Wi-Fi from your computer, smartphone or tablet.
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The Google Chromecast is very user responsive. It also comes with heterogeneous platform compatibility features includes support for iOS and Windows. The device works well with any Android device running 2.3 Gingerbread or higher, an iPhone or iPad with iOS 6.0 or newer installed or a Chromebook, Mac or Windows PC running Chrome. There’s really no device that can’t support Chromecast.
Setting up it is very easy and intuitive. There is no use of messy cables. Just attach the cable and download the Chromecast app on your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Visit the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to download its Chromecast app.
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From there you power up the app and follow the on-screen commands to connect the device to your network connection and couple it with your device. That’s it, now your dumb TV is ready to streams video from your mobile phone, tablet or PC.
In nutshell, it is a Cheap and good option if you want to use YouTube, Netflix without paying for a new TV.
Hardware & Performance
Coming to the performance, Chromecast is much better than its predecessor, and it can turn your dumb TV into a smarter one. It has plenty of apps to meet the need of any user. However, browsing for content and controlling media from your phone or tablet is still awkward.
Google Chromecast Tech Specifications:-
- Dimensions and weight: 2.04 in L • 2.04 in H
- Color: Black
- Resolution: 1080p
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 GHz/5 GHz)
- Power: 5V, 1A power supply
- Ports and connectors: HDMI • Micro-USB
- Supported operating systems: Android • iOS • Mac • Windows
- Box includes: Chromecast, Power cable, Power adapter
Verdict
There are multiple alternative options are available but the Chromecast is a brilliant solution to watch a streaming service you couldn’t access on your TV.
