Surely at some point you have heard a reference to this little Google gadget . A device that allows us to perform a large number of functions that can be very useful to us in our day to day. If you don’t know him yet, don’t worry. Today we tell you what it is, what it is for and some tricks and functions of the Google Chromecast .
What is a Google Chromecast?
This is the main question you will have right now. This equipment is a small device that connects to the HDMI port of your television (or, if it is relatively current, it may already be included inside), with which we can:
- Giving a second life to a TV with nothing smart. We can connect it to the internet, play series of the main streaming services, play on a larger screen, among many other things.
- In the event that you already have a Smart TV, you will have all those functionalities but without having to invest extra money in this gadget .
If you are wondering how you can handle this equipment, it is easy, you will do everything from your smartphone, tablet or from the computer itself:
- In the case of mobile devices, the Chromecast is compatible with both Android and iOS .
- If you want to use it from your computer, you only need to have the Google Chrome browser installed. Therefore, it is compatible with both Windows and macOS .
To start using this small gadget , just connect it to the HDMI port on the TV, connect the connector to the power supply and follow the simple instructions that the setup wizard will begin to show on the screen.
Types of Google Chromecast
As you may have seen if you plan to acquire one of these devices, there are different models that you can buy. Each one has its characteristics and functionalities that will depend on the use you want to give it:
- Chromecast “normal”: this is the simplest version of this equipment but, of course, fully functional. There are different models of this equipment that, at the moment, take up to the third version that was updated in 2018. With it we can play content at a maximum resolution of 1080p , that is, Full HD. It is available for a price of 39 euros in the Google Store.
- Chromecast Ultra : with this model we will be able to perform the same functions as with the “basic” but, at a higher level. With this we can play content at a maximum resolution of 4K and, in addition, we have a more powerful processor . These improvements imply that we will be able to see content with more quality and, in addition, use the streaming platform of Google Stadia (thanks to this greater power of the chip). You can buy it for a price of 79 euros in the Google Store.
- Chromecast Audio : This is a chromecast different from the rest because, in this case, it would not connect to the television but to any speaker with a 3.5 mm jack port. Its function? Turn it into an intelligent speaker and be able to play streaming music from other equipment. However, this accessory has already been discontinued by Google for a few years, although it can still be purchased from some external distributors.
Google Chromecast cheats and features
As we have been commenting on you since the beginning of this article, with one of these devices you will open a wide range of possibilities and extra functions for your television. Here we tell you everything you are going to be able to do with it and, if some of these features are interesting for you and you want to delve deeper, you can consult our article on how to get the most out of your Chromecast.
These are all the functions that you will be able to use with one of these gadgets :
- Send multimedia content from the main streaming platforms.
- Share the screen of your devices.
- Play games on TV: from games compatible with Chromecast or Google Stadia.
- Control the TV using voice commands.
- Remotely turn the TV on and off.
This is all you need to know about Google Chromecast . A set of functionalities that will allow you to get more out of this small device. If you have any questions about it, do not hesitate to leave us a comment and we will try to resolve it as soon as possible.
