Google - Chromecast - Black
- Key Specs
- Maximum Supported Resolution: 1080p
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): false (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Apple iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Chrome
- Remote Control Included: false
- Works With: Google Assistant (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- General
- Product Name: Chromecast
- Brand: Google
- Model Number: NC2-6A5
- Features
- Smart Capable: true (Smart, or smart-capable devices are able to connect directly to your home network in order to stream content from the Internet, run Internet-based apps, or connect to other smart devices.)
- Compatibility
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Bluetooth Enabled: false (The device is capable of communicating with another device via Bluetooth, provided they are within the required range of each other. A Bluetooth-enabled device must also be the same Bluetooth version or higher than the accessory it is intended to pair with.)
- Compatible Wireless Standard(s): Wireless AC (The wireless networking standard(s) the device is backwards compatible with. This includes networking protocols based on the IEEE 802.11 standard (alphabetically ascending) and the Wi-Fi Alliance standard (numerically ascending), both of which provide high-throughput wireless local area networks (WLANs). Devices designed to work with specific standard(s) will be backwards compatible with previous versions but may not run at optimal performance when using earlier iterations.)
- Interface(s): USB (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Works With: Google Assistant (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Other
- UPC: 811571016518
Enjoy a world of entertainment with Google Chromecast. Just connect to your HDTV's HDMI interface and your home Wi-Fi network to get started. You can stream your favorite apps from your compatible phone, tablet or laptop, plus use your phone as a remote to search, play and pause content.
- Make your TV smart(er): This TV streaming device by Google is a better way to get video, music, and games to your TV. Compatible with iOS, Android, and Windows devices.
- Use your phone to play, pause, control volume and more: And you can still text or call without interrupting what's playing.
- Watch what you want, when you want: Enjoy TV shows, movies, videos, songs, games, sports and more from over 1000 apps like Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, and HBO NOW.
- Start streaming with just your voice: Works with Google Home so you can stream and control content using just your voice:"Ok Google, play Stranger Things from Netflix on my living room TV." Also works with Arlo.
- Upgrade your TV for less: Expand your home entertainment without buying a new TV. It's so affordable you can get one for every TV in the house.
- Mirror your Android phone or laptop: Easily view your device's screen on your TV. If you can see it on your phone, you can see it on your TV.
Whats Included
- Chromecast
- Power cable, power adapter
Q: Do I need a smart TV for the new version of the Chromecast?
A: No. All you need is an hdmi slot and a Wi-Fi connection.
A: This tells you everyting thing you need to know: http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/chromecast-features/
Q: What's the difference from the old version
A: The main difference is the more powerful speed that it operates over your home wifi. It now features the a/c wifi with dual band 2.5 and 5 gh. Also, the user interface is much more easy to search for media you care about and sorts it accordingly. It's increased speed and less buffering delays is huge. And although not 4K, it's display quality is much better or actual HD. . BUT be advised. Although today was "launch day" it is only available to pre-order through Google Store and Best Buy after Oct. 2nd. . Actual in store availability isn't until October 8th. .
Q: Will this one have Amazon prime
A: No, Amazon and Google are competitors. Both have streaming devices. But you can mirror your android phone to the tv, and watch amazon from your phone. A little work around.
Q: Will Chromecast work on my T V
A: The Chromecast is like a dongle. One side is HDMI that plugs into your TV, the other side has a female micro USB port. The Chromecast comes with the USB cable, but you will have to power the Chromecast by plugging the other end of the USB cable into a wall charger block and into an outlet or if your TV has a USB port, that should be able to power it too.
Q: Will it work using a laptop?
A: It can work with a laptop, using Chrome and the Chromecast extension, but you need an iOS or Android device to do the initial setup. You don't do searches on the Chromecast itself, you search for content on your device or laptop and then "cast" it to the Chromecast.
A: There are no subscription fees or any other fees - just the product cost - you need to plug it it to the tv & a 110v regular household electric outlet or, if you have a tv with the USB plug , use that as the power source. The only subscription fee I have is netflix. I can cast local news live fee free from the news channel's website to the tv & the picture is amazing. No more paying for tv! Only the internet bill, which is still way less than the bundle.
Q: is it compatible to stream Hulu
A: The Chromecast itself doesn't have pre installed or loaded apps. You use your tablet/phone to open your app and stream to the Chromecast. You just load Hulu on your phone or tablet, even through a chrome browser tab on your computer with the right extension. Then you hit the Cast button in the app, select the Chromecast to connect to and it will display on your tv. Just have to be on the same wifi network.
