Chromecast

Chromecast
	A collection of devices released under the Chromecast product line
Developer	Google
Manufacturer	Google
Type	Digital media player
Release date	1st gen: July 24, 2013; 2nd gen and Audio: September 29, 2015; Ultra: November 6, 2016; 3rd gen: October 10, 2018; w/Google TV (4K): September 30, 2020; w/Google TV (HD): September 22, 2022;
Introductory price	1st, 2nd, 3rd gen, and Audio: US$35 / £30; Ultra: US$69; w/Google TV (4K): US$49.99; w/Google TV (HD): US$29.99;
Discontinued	August 6, 2024
Display	1080p (1st, 2nd, 3rd gen, w/Google TV (HD)); 4K Ultra HD (Ultra and w/Google TV (4K));
Connectivity	Wi-Fi; HDMI (video models); Bluetooth (w/Google TV); 3.5 mm audio jack / mini-TOSLINK socket (Audio); Ethernet (with Ethernet power adapter);
Power	Micro-USB (1st, 2nd, 3rd gen, Audio, and Ultra); USB-C (w/Google TV);
Predecessor	Nexus Q
Successor	Google TV Streamer
Website	chromecast.com

Chromecast is a digital media player from Google. It plugs into the HDMI port on a TV. The Chromecast shows content from a smartphone, tablet, or PC on the TV.

The Chromecast has an HDMI plug, and a micro-USB port. Power comes from a USB port on a TV or from the included power adapter.

Chromecast needs both Wi-Fi and a phone, computer, tablet, etc. to work. Many apps support Chromecast, such as Spotify, Youtube, Viaplay, Netflix, Dplay, Disney+, HBO, and Hulu.

There is also a newer Chromecast with Google TV a USB-C port instead of micro-USB. It has up to 4K resolution.

References

↑ Watson, Todd (July 26, 2013). "Introducing Google Chromecast". Inside Investor. Archived from the original on August 10, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.

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[investvine-1] Watson, Todd (July 26, 2013). "Introducing Google Chromecast". Inside Investor. Archived from the original on August 10, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2013.