However, it does have other features, such as the ability to mirror anything playing in a Google Chrome web browser to a screen. Unfortunately, media devices have come a long way since the Chromecast and as a result, we don't recommend it as the best device for digital signage. Bridging the gap between smart TVs and dumb ones, by plugging the Chromecast into the back of a TV, the TV gained the ability to stream live content, videos and movies through apps. The idea behind the Chromecast was that it made a “dumb” TV screen or PC monitor smart. Most TVs couldn’t be linked to the internet, or used to stream content through apps such as Netflix or YouTube. The reason, was that a few years back, Smart TVs were not the norm. The first-generation Chromecast was launched by Google in 2013 as a small dongle that could be plugged into the back of a TV screen using its USB cable. What is the Chromecast?Ĭhromecast is a line of media devices made by Google.
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In this guide we take you through what the Chromecast is, how to set it up and what you can do with it. There are plenty of devices out there which are a similar price to the Chromecast and do a better job like the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, the Chromecast with Google TV or the Station P1 Pro device, but if you're looking for an introduction into the Chromecast, its spec or uses, then by all means read ahead.Īt just $35 the Chromecast by Google is one of the cheapest media devices on the market. NB: To reduce any confusion, we wanted to highlight that we don't recommend buying the Chromecast if you're looking for a digital signage device and this is why.
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