Chromecast

chromecast

Chromecast is basically a device which turns your normal HDTV into a smart TV when plugged into its HDMI port. You can use you smartphone – Android or IOS, you windows or mac to cast your favorite entertainment and applications right on big TV screen. Not only this but you can mirror almost anything from you smaller screen to TV.

Technically speaking, Chromecast is a small dongle device to play audio/video content on a High definition TV by directly streaming it via WiFi from internet or local network. Your smartphone acts as a remote to the device. The device is powered by a micro-USB port to the USB port of TV or an external power supply. It was developed by google in 2013.

Setup
chromecast-plug-inSetting up the cromecast is simple. Just plug it in the empty HDMI port of your TV and plug in the power cable to USB port of TV or can also be connected to power outlet. Select the correct TV input on TV’s remote. Download and run the chromecast app on your mobile device, enter your network username and password and start streaming.

Starting android 5, the cast screen feature is available right from the app drawer. The whole screen will be mirrored on to the TV. You can show off your photos, videos, and even play games. There will lag for fast action games but puzzle and strategy games will work well. Casting your screen also transfers audio, so you get a sort of audio boost. Many people have find out more interesting feature and happy playing with chromecast.

Netflix is also available in India now, so you play your favorite movie or shows right from your mobile’s small screen to TV’s bigger screen.

You can buy chromecast from your favorite online retailers and from google too at a price of 2999/-.

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