Google Unveils Chromecast HDMI Dongle for Wirelessly Streaming Video to Your HDTV

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Posted July 24, 2013 at 6:17pm by iClarified

Google has unveiled Chromecast a $35 dongle that connects to your HDTV to enable wireless streaming of video and other web content from a variety of devices.

To help make it easy to bring your favorite online entertainment to the biggest screen in your house—the TV—we’re introducing Chromecast. Chromecast is a small and affordable ($35) device that you simply plug in to your high-definition (HD) TV and it allows you to use your phone, tablet or laptop to "cast" online content to your TV screen. It works with Netflix, YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV, and Google Play Music, with more apps like Pandora coming soon. With Chromecast, we wanted to create an easy solution that works for everyone, for every TV in the house.

Google Unveils Chromecast HDMI Dongle for Wirelessly Streaming Video to Your HDTV

Remote-free
Once your Chromecast is set up, you can use your phone, tablet or laptop to browse and cast content to your TV, play and pause, control the volume, and more. But unlike other streaming solutions, you can still multitask—send emails or surf the web—while enjoying what’s on the TV screen. It works across platforms—Android tablets and smartphones, iPhones, iPads, Chrome for Mac and Windows (more to come), so your personal device is also now your remote control.

Cast the web to your TV
In addition to apps like Netflix, you can use Chromecast to bring a broad range of content available on the web to your big screen, thanks to a new feature in the Chrome browser that allows you to project any browser tab to your TV. From sharing your family photos to enjoying a video clip from your favorite news site, it’s as simple as pressing a button. This feature is launching in beta, but we’re excited for people to try it out and give us their feedback.

Google has also announced a Google Cast SDK preview for developers that will allow developers to build consistent, intuitive multi-screen experiences across mobile devices and TVs. Developers can learn more about the SDK here.

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Junior - July 27, 2013 at 1:05am

for the people that are not into technollogy that much, this would look like a fake, but not from apple, china been making this type of devices for several years now, with great specs, and full JB android, get a little inform before you make a fool of yourself

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Rick - July 25, 2013 at 8:45am

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SirSabatoge - July 25, 2013 at 4:38pm

Lmaoooo

gamerscul9870 - July 25, 2013 at 4:52pm

off*

Chromecast HDMI - July 25, 2013 at 12:14am

Can't wait for this! I wonder if there will be third party app support. The possibilities of this would be endless with an app marketplace!

Peter - July 24, 2013 at 11:50pm

it should allow us to stream anything not just with chrome, youtube or specific apps. What about mirroring a dvd playback on my computer or mirroring a movie played on VLC ? If it could be just like the airplay function of the appletv. I would consider it.

justabrake - July 24, 2013 at 10:21pm

This must work like Twonky on the Roku

justabrake - July 24, 2013 at 10:18pm

Just bought one from Amazon $38.02 shipped it says you can stream web content from Google chrome So that's my reason only to purchase this !

.NoGoodNick - July 24, 2013 at 7:26pm

This is a fantastic gadget Thank God the Chinese did not have their hands on it but it's made by good USA workers. I will get one as you can get netflicks and Hulu on it

.NoGoodNick - July 24, 2013 at 7:30pm

I wonder if.... it will make it easier to jail break my ios 7 and also unlocking? Anyone here can give me their input I would really be thankful. Maybe this Dongle will speed up that connection.

Philipvw - July 24, 2013 at 9:23pm

T. Hui you make me think of the chinese guy in Hangover, you should check him out! Nicky dicky haha

SirSabatoge - July 24, 2013 at 7:23pm

Love the music.

cpiro - July 24, 2013 at 10:33pm

Zorba the greek. Pretty astounded they chose a greek legendary song....Bravo..

Gg2012 - July 24, 2013 at 6:55pm

I buy a $10 HDMI Cable for my Apple TV and works great...

Rocko - July 24, 2013 at 6:42pm

That's legit.

ShadowFyn - July 24, 2013 at 6:26pm

Great gadget!! And cheaper than most HDMI cables you buy at best buy :)