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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SETUP
WORKING
SUPPORTED OS
LIST OF APPS USED WITH CHROMECAST
CAST WEB TO YOUR TV
PROS AND CONS
REFERENCE
INTRODUCTION
Chromecast is a small thumb size dongle developed by
Google that plugs into a HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface) port of a smart TV which allows us
to cast media from our computer or mobile device via
WiFi network using internet onto bigger TV screen.
Chromecast dongle comes with 2.4ghz radiofrequency to communicate with mobiledevices ,tablets and computer. It comes withmicro usb cable and power adapter
We can play movies and TV shows withresolution as high as 1080p.Almost all theweb and mobile applications are compatiblewith this dongle. It cost 35$ only.
We can also perform other function likemake phone calls ,send messages ,checkemails while using chromecast.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Chromecast is 2.4 inches in length with the weight of just 34
grams.
It has HDMI output connector on one end and micro usb port on
the other end.
It has reset button and also LED status light
It has 512 MB of RAM and 2GB of flash memory
It has built in WIFI and Bluetooth
HOW TO SETUP CHROMECAST
Plug in: Plug Chromecast into your TV using micro usbcable and power adapter
Connect: connect both the chromecast and mobiledevice,tablet or laptop to same WI-FI home network.
Set up: Download the Chromecast app on yoursmartphone, tablet or laptop to set up your Chromecast.
Watch: Cast videos, movies, TV shows and more fromyour smartphone, tablet or laptop directly onto your TV.
HOW CHROMECAST WORKS
WORKING
Chromecast has 2 components: DIAL (Discovery and launch protocol)
REST Service
DIAL Protocol was developed by netflix and youtube which is owned by
Google. This protocol is being integrated into devices and apps by variousmanufactures and content provider.
DIAL protocol allows the DIAL client to locate the DIAL server devicerunning on the same WIFI network. In the case of Chromecast, your phone,tablet or laptop act as a client and the Chromecast itself is the server.
REST protocol then receives the HTTP request from the clientdevice(mobile,laptop,tablet,pc) to launch the applications on the serverdevice(chromecast).
To set up chromecast we also have to install
special app called chromecast app or a chrome
extension depending upon on what device we
are using as a media launcher. Once it’s set
up,we can launch any application to cast on the
bigger screen of the TV.
Supported Operating Systems:
Android 2.3 and higher
iOS 6.0 and higher
Windows 7 and higher
Mac OS 10.7 and higher
Chrome OS (on a Chromebook running Chrome 28
& higher)
APPS THAT CAN LAUNCHED ON CHROMECAST
Some of the most popular apps that can run on chromecast are below
Youtube
Play store
Google Play Music
HBO GO
Chrome
Hulu Plus
Netflix
UFC.TV
watchEspn
Plex
Google+
Songza
Red Bull.TV
Vevo
Viki
RealPlayer Cloud
Just Dance now
CastPad
CAST WEB TO YOUR TV
With chromecast ,we can easily cast whatever we are
surfing on the web straight from our laptop or Pc directly
to our TV.
For this purpose,we have to add Google cast extension to
chrome browser
PROS AND CONS OF CHROMECAST
PROS
Very affordable(cost 35$ only).
Supported apps work well.
Chrome tab casting is very useful.
Easy setup.
Works on multiple platforms.
CONS
It does not support Windows phones.
Only limited apps can be used with Chromecast. But Google
provides updates regularly to support other apps.
REFRENCES
http://www.google.co.in/chrome/devices/chromecast/
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/chromecast.htm
http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/chromecast-features/
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Chromecast+Teardown/16069
http://bgr.com/2014/10/08/chromecast-ios-app-update-features/