Google Chromecast

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Points to be covered

Introduction

What’s under the hood?

Features & Operation

Supported Apps

Supported Countries

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Installation

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Why Google Chromecast is the best?

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Which is better?

Limitations

Release & Review

Conclusions

Questions

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Introduction

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What is Chromecast?

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What’s under the hood?

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Hardware

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Output: HDMI, CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) compatible

Wireless Standards: 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz only)

Chip: Marvell 88DE3005(Armada 1500-mini)

RAM: Micron DDR3L 512 MB

Power: USB (USB cable and power adapter included)

Flash Storage : 2 GB

Wireless Security: WEP, WPA/WPA2

Max. Output Video Resolution: 1080p

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Software Specs

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The Google Cast SDK help developers to

handle "second-screen interactions"

Two components: a sender app and a

receiver app. Uses APIs provided by the

SDK

The sender app : a vendor's existing

Android or iOS mobile app, or desktop Web

app

Under the hood, sender apps can detect receiver

devices on the same local network,

establish a secure channel, and

exchange messages.

Supports: MPEG-DASH, HTTP Live

Streaming, and the Microsoft Smooth

Streaming Protocol.

The receiver app : Web app executing in

a Chrome browser-like environment resident on the cast receiver

device.

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Dial Protocol

Chromecast uses the DIAL (DIscovery And Launch) protocol, co-developed by Netflix and YouTube, to search for available devices on a WiFi network.

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Operating system

Chromecast is running a simplified version of Chrome OS.

Many developers the device is more Android than ChromeOS.

Google lists Chromecast operating system updates on the Chrome Releases blog.

As with Chrome OS devices, Chromecast operating system updates are downloaded automatically without notification.

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Supported Operating System

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Android

Android 2.3 or higher

iOS

iOS 6 or higher

Windows

Windows 7 or higher

MAC OS

MAC OS 10.7 or higher

Chrome OS

Chrome OS 28 or higher

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We need the following requirements to set up Chromecast

A display device with an HDMI input

Access to an available power outlet or an available USB port

Access to a secure wireless network

A Mac, Windows or Chromebook computer, or an Android or iOS smartphone or tablet

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We can connect Chromecast to TV in a few simple steps

Plug one end of the USB power cable into Chromecast and the other end of the cable into USB port

Plug Chromecast into any open HDMI input on TV

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Chromecast works in two ways :

The use of mobile apps and web apps

Tab-casting

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Web apps & Mobile Apps

Control program selection , playback and volume

use of local version of chrome browser

supported apps: Android and iOS mobile apps

while using of other functions-

• user can answer phone call

• can use other apps

• no disruption of playback

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Tab casting-

This beta feature can mirror most content from the web browser google chrome .

The quality of the image depends on the processing power of the computer and minimum system requirements apply to video streaming.

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There are well over 100 apps and games available across Android, iOS and Chrome that are compatible with Google’s new Chromecast streaming stick.

Google opened the SDK(Software Development Kit) to all developers on February 3, 2014.

Google improved the SDK's reliability and accommodated the developers who sought a quick and easy way to cast a photo to a television without a lot of coding.

Google made the SDK a part of the Google Play Services framework, thereby giving users access to new apps without having to update Android itself.

Now chromecast supports a wide range of apps such as-Netfix,HBOGO,Hulu Plus,Pandora,Youtube,Crackle,Rdio,Google Play Movies & TV,Google Play Music,Songza,Red Bull TV,VEVO,Plex,PostTV,ViKi,BBCiPlayer,RealPlayer Cloud etc.

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NETFLIX HBO GO HULU PLUS PANDORA YOUTUBE

CRACKLE Rdio PLEX RED BULL TV VIKI

VEVO GOOGLE PLAY

MOVIES & TV

POST TV GOOGLE PLAY MUSIC

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Supported Countries

Google Chromecast was announced on July 24, 2013 and made available for purchase on the same day in the United States.

On March 18,2014 Google made Chromecast available in an additional 11 countries : Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and the UK.

There are also local casting apps for local residents like “BBC iPlayer” in the UK, “France TV Pluzz” and “SFR TV” in France, and “Watchever” in Germany.

More apps are on the way too.

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USA ITALY CANADA DENMARK

GERMANY FINLAND FRANCE NETHERLANDS

NORWAY SWEDEN SPAIN UK

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Which is better?

There are many media streamers. And the top 3 toppers are – Chromecast, Roku 3 & Apple TV.

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Chromecastfriendly with any iOS,

Android, Mac, or Windows app

cross-platform compatibility

full device functionality without interrupting

media streaming

slower and buggy in full computer-mirroring

Apple TV

limited to iOS devices and Macs

no cross-platform compatibility

in most cases , that can’t be done

faster in full computer-mirroring

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Chromecast

supports only 100+ apps

able to imitate HTPC successfully

weak content discovery feature

fully functional screen-mirroring

Roku

supports 750+ apps

unable to imitate HTPC

very easy and comfortable content

discovery feature

no screen-mirroring

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Topics of

ComparisonChromecast Roku Apple TV

Price $35 $49 - $99 $93Form factor Stick Stick or box Box

Major proprietary

apps

Google Play Movies &

TV, Google Play MusicNone

iTunes Movies and

TV shows, iTunes

Music, iTunes

Radio

GamesYes, playable via

phone/tablet

Yes, playable via

remoteNo

ControlApp only (no physical

remote)Physical remote, app

Physical remote,

app

Screen mirroringvia Chrome browser,

other appsNo via AirPlay

Cross-platform

searchNo Yes No

Parental Controls No No

Basic per-app

passcode

restrictions

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Limitations

lack of adequate applications

absence of a cross platform search capability

absence of onscreen user interference

poor performance in screen mirroring

limited use on android

limited tab extension

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Why google Chromecast is the best?

cheap

second screen experience

portable

almost all os compatibility

tab casting

app support, development and the future

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Release & Review

On October 19, 2013, the Chromecast mobile app was released outside of the US for the first time.

Nilay Patel of The Verge gave the Chromecast an 8.5/10 score in his review, saying, “It seems like the Chromecast might actually deliver on all that potential, but Google still has a lot of work to do”.

David Pogue of The New York Times praised the device for its $35 retail price, saying, "It's already a fine price for what this gadget does, and it will seem better and better the more video apps are made to work with it.“

Gizmodo gave the device a positive review, highlighting the ease of setup and sharing video. In comparing the device to competitors, the review said, "Chromecast has plenty of potential given that its SDK is just a few days old."

Chromecast was made available in the US for purchase online on July 24, 2013.

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Conclusions

While there are plenty of alternatives out there to make a television smarter, Chromecast is one of the most affordable yet functional.

What it lacks in apps now is made up for by its support for browser tab sharing.

It works for both Android and iOS opens up its potential user base even wider.

With a little time, after it was released internationally, it became the new device developers can't ignore when making apps.

Its simplicity of use makes Chromecast a viable upgrade for anyone that enjoys streaming online video, music and photos.

Google has committed to launching the device more broadly & internationally with the intent of adding to the library of compatible apps, ultimately setting consumer expectations that every app will be "castable".

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Questions

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