1.1. What is ChromeCast?
ChromeCast is a technology product of Google, connecting devices that support connecting smartphones, laptops, and tablets, helping to transmit movies, videos, music to the TV screen via Wifi. ChromeCast also allows you to access many ChromeCast embedded applications such as: streaming from Netflix, Youtube, Hulu, Google Play. You can watch your favorite content from the Chrome browser on the big screen TV.
1.2. What types of ChromeCast are there?
Thanks to the practical values brought, with reasonable prices, ChromeCast is a “sold-out” product of Google. Several generations of ChromeCast were released and discontinued. We have:
ChromeCast 1: This is the first generation of ChromeCast, released 7/2013. ChromeCast shape compact design, slightly larger than USB. One end is a port to plug into the HDMI end of the TV; the other end is a Micro-USB port to power ChromeCast to work. Currently, ChromeCast 1 has been discontinued since September 2015.
ChromeCast 2: ChromeCast 2nd generation has a disc design, including a short HDMI cable instead of a plug like the 1st generation. ChromeCast 2 displays Full HD 1080p quality; the device has been discontinued since October 2018.
ChromeCast Audio: Design quite similar to ChromeCast 2, but with a 3.5mm jack and mini-Tosh power supply. Use for audio applications.
ChromeCast Ultra: Released in November 2016, ChromeCast Ultra is almost a second-generation design. The device streams content in 4K quality, HDR10, and Dolby Vision formats.
ChromeCast 3: Released in October 2018, the 3rd generation retains the round design but is more sophisticated and aesthetic. ChromeCast 3 supports 1080p/60fps quality content.
1.3. Highlights of ChromeCast
ChromeCast is compatible with all operating systems: iOS, Android, Windows Phone.
Connects to all types of TVs as long as the TV has a USB slot.
Multi-format video support from many different browsers
High-quality image transmission, stable speed using cloud technology.
Use Google Slides – Powerpoint to present with ChromeCast.
How to connect ChromeCast to TV
Make sure your TV has a USB slot.
Step 1/ ChromeCast’s HDMI end connects to the end of the device (smartphone, laptop, iPad, …), the other end plugs into the TV’s USB port.
Step 2/ The screen displays content asking you to set up Set me up > Download the ChromeCast application to your device.
Step 3/ Open the downloaded ChromeCast application > wait for the application to search for ChromeCast > click Continue.
Step 4/ The screen appears 4 PIN codes on the TV > You check that the PIN code matches the code on your control device > Pin code matches, you choose That’s my code.
Step 5/ You are asked to check the Wifi password information for the connected device. In this step, you can change the name ChromeCast > Click Continue.
Step 6/ The screen appears Sweet! You’re ready to cast > Select Start Using ChromeCast. You have successfully connected ChromeCast to the TV.
You can start enjoying your favorite shows and videos on the big TV screen.