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Chromecast

February 05, 2023

This article is about Google's line of digital media players. For information on the protocol used by Chromecasts and other devices, see Google Cast.

Chromecast is a line of digital media players developed by Google. The devices, designed as small dongles, can play Internet-streamed audio-visual content on a high-definition television or home audio system. The user can control playback with a mobile device or personal computer through mobile and web apps that support the Google Cast protocol, or by issuing commands via Google Assistant; later models introduced an interactive user interface and remote control. Content can be mirrored to video models from the Google Chrome web browser on a personal computer or from the screen of some Android devices.

Chromecast
A collection of devices released under the Chromecast product line
DeveloperGoogle
ManufacturerGoogle
TypeDigital media player
Release date
  • 1st gen: July 24, 2013 (2013-07-24)
  • 2nd gen and Audio: September 29, 2015 (2015-09-29)
  • Ultra: November 6, 2016 (2016-11-06)
  • 3rd gen: October 10, 2018 (2018-10-10)
  • w/Google TV (4K): September 30, 2020 (2020-09-30)
  • w/Google TV (HD): September 22, 2022 (2022-09-22)
Introductory price
  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd gen, and Audio: US$35[1] / £30
  • Ultra: US$69
  • w/Google TV (4K): US$49.99
  • w/Google TV (HD): US$29.99
Units sold30–55 million[2][3]
Display
  • 1080p (1st, 2nd, 3rd gen, w/Google TV (HD))
  • 4K Ultra HD (Ultra and w/Google TV (4K))
Connectivity
Power
PredecessorNexus Q
WebsiteChromecast
Chromecast with Google TV

The first-generation Chromecast, a video streaming device, was announced on July 24, 2013, and made available for purchase on the same day in the United States for US$35 (equivalent to $40.71 in 2021).[4] The second-generation Chromecast and an audio-only model called Chromecast Audio were released in September 2015. A model called Chromecast Ultra that supports 4K resolution and high dynamic range was released in November 2016. A third generation of the HD video Chromecast was released in October 2018. The latest models, called Chromecast with Google TV, were the first in the product line to feature an interactive user interface and remote control; a 4K model was released in September 2020, followed by a 1080p model in September 2022.

Critics praised the Chromecast's simplicity and potential for future app support. The Google Cast SDK was released on February 3, 2014, allowing third parties to modify their software to work with Chromecast and other Cast receivers. According to Google, over 20,000 Google Cast–ready apps are available, as of May 2015. Over 30 million units have sold globally since launch, making the Chromecast the best-selling streaming device in the United States in 2014, according to NPD Group. From Chromecast's launch to May 2015, it handled more than 1.5 billion stream requests.

Development

According to Google, the Chromecast was originally conceived by engineer Majd Bakar. His inspiration for the product came around 2008 after noticing the film-viewing tendencies of his wife Carla Hindie. Using her laptop, she would search for a film to watch on a streaming service and add it to her queue, before closing her laptop and using a gaming device to play the film on a television. She took these steps because she found television interfaces difficult to use to search for content. Bakar found the whole process inefficient and wanted to build a phone-based interface that would allow video to play on a large display through a small hardware device. After joining Google in 2011 to work on products that "would change how people used their TVs", Bakar pitched the idea for the Chromecast. Development on the product began in 2012; late that year, Bakar brought home a beta version of the product for Hindie to test. The device was launched in July 2013.[5]

Features and operation

Main article: Google Cast § Operation
 
A first-generation Chromecast plugged into the HDMI port of a TV

All Chromecast devices offer at least two methods to stream content: the first employs mobile and web apps that support the Google Cast technology; the second, which applies to video models, allows mirroring of content from the web browser Google Chrome running on a personal computer, as well as content displayed on some Android devices.[6] In both cases, playback is initiated through the "cast" button on the sender device.[7]

When no content is streamed, video-capable Chromecasts display a user-personalizable content feed called "Backdrop" that can include featured and personal photos, artwork, weather, satellite images, weather forecasts, and news.[8]

If a television's HDMI ports support the Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) feature, pressing the cast button will also result in the video-capable Chromecast automatically turning on the TV and switching the television's active audio/video input using the CEC command "One Touch Playback".[9]

Hardware and design

Chromecast devices are dongles that are powered by connecting the device to an external power adapter or USB port using a USB cable. Video-capable Chromecasts plug into the HDMI port of a high-definition television or monitor, while the audio-only model outputs sound through its integrated 3.5 millimeter audio jack/mini-TOSLINK socket. By default, Chromecasts connect to the Internet through a Wi-Fi connection to the user's local network. A standalone USB power supply with an Ethernet port allows for a wired Internet connection; the power adapter for early Chromecast models was first introduced in July 2015 for US$15,[10] while the adapter for Chromecast with Google TV was released in October 2020 for US$20.[11]

First generation

 
The first-generation video-capable Chromecast

The original Chromecast measures 2.83 inches (72 mm) in length and has an HDMI plug built into the body.[12] It contains the Marvell Armada 1500-mini 88DE3005 system on a chip (SoC) running an ARM Cortex-A9 processor. The SoC includes codecs for hardware decoding of the VP8 and H.264 video compression formats. Radio communication is handled by AzureWave NH–387 Wi-Fi which implements 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz). The device has 512 MB of Micron DDR3L RAM and 2 GB of flash storage.[13][14]

The model number H2G2-42 is likely a reference to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy abbreviation "H2G2"—in the novel, the number 42 is the "Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything."[13][15] The bundled power adapter bears the model number MST3K-US, a reference to the television series Mystery Science Theater 3000.[16]

Second generation

 
The second-generation video capable Chromecast

The second-generation Chromecast has a disc-shaped body with a short length of HDMI cable attached (as opposed to the HDMI plug built into the original model). The cable is flexible and the plug can magnetically attach to the device body for more positioning options behind a television. The second-generation model uses a Marvell Armada 1500 Mini Plus 88DE3006 SoC, which has dual ARM Cortex-A7 processors running at 1.2 GHz. The unit contains an Avastar 88W8887, which has improved Wi-Fi performance and offers support for 802.11 ac and 5 GHz bands, while containing three adaptive antennas for better connections to home routers.[17][18][19] The device contains 512 MB of Samsung DDR3L RAM and 256 MB of flash storage.[20]

The model number NC2-6A5 may be a reference to the registry number "NCC-1701" of the fictional starship USS Enterprise from the Star Trek franchise, the "saucer section" of which the device resembles: NC2 can be read as NCC, and 6A5 converted from hexadecimal is 1701.[21]

Chromecast Audio

 
A Chromecast Audio device connected to the auxiliary (AUX) port of a powered speaker

Chromecast Audio is a variation of the second-generation Chromecast designed for use with audio streaming apps. Chromecast Audio features a 3.5 millimeter audio jack/mini-TOSLINK socket, allowing the device to be attached to speakers and home audio systems.[22] One side of the device is inscribed with circular grooves, resembling those of a vinyl record.[23] A December 2015 update introduced support for high-resolution audio (24-bit/96 kHz) and multi-room playback; users can simultaneously play audio across multiple Chromecast Audio devices in different locations by grouping them together using the Google Home mobile app.[24] The feature made Chromecast Audio a low-cost alternative to Sonos' multiple-room music systems.[25]

With the advent of Google Home smart speakers, the device became tangential to Google's product strategy and was discontinued in January 2019.[26] In addition, the third-generation Chromecast supports Chromecast Audio technology, allowing it to be paired with other devices for multi-room synchronized playback.[27]

The model number RUX-J42 may have been a reference to the Jimi Hendrix albums Are You Experienced (stylized "R U eXperienced") and Midnight Lightning, which had the internal code J-42. Chromecast Audio was also developed with the internal codename Hendrix.[28]

Chromecast Ultra

 
Chromecast Ultra

Chromecast Ultra is similar in design to the second-generation model, but features upgraded hardware that supports the streaming of 4K resolution content, as well as high-dynamic range (HDR) through the HDR10 and Dolby Vision formats. Google stated that the Chromecast Ultra loads video 1.8 times faster than previous models.[29] Unlike previous models that could be powered through a USB port, the Chromecast Ultra requires the use of the included power supply for connecting to a wall outlet. The power supply also offers an Ethernet port for a wired connection to accommodate the fast network speeds needed to stream 4K content.[30] The Chromecast Ultra was one of the first devices to support Google's cloud gaming service Stadia; a Chromecast Ultra was included with a controller in the "Founder's Edition" and "Premiere Edition" bundles for Stadia.[31][32]

Third generation

 
The third-generation Chromecast

The third-generation Chromecast added 60 frames-per-second playback support at a resolution of 1080p, compared to the second-generation Chromecast's maximum of 720p at the same frame rate. Google said the third-generation Chromecast offered a 15 percent increase in speed over the second-generation model. The magnetic attachment between the dongle body and HDMI plug that was present on prior models was dropped for the third-generation device.[33]

Chromecast with Google TV (4K)

 
Chromecast with Google TV is the first device in the product line to have an on-screen user interface that can be navigated with a remote control.

The Chromecast with Google TV, retroactively renamed to "Chromecast with Google TV (4K)" after the release of an HD version, runs the Android TV operating system and features a new user interface branded "Google TV" that is navigated with an included Bluetooth remote control.[34] The remote has dedicated buttons for opening YouTube and Netflix, as well as a Google Assistant button for initiating voice commands or search queries through the remote's microphone.[35] The remote can be programmed to control the power, volume, and input functions of televisions and soundbars through HDMI-CEC or infrared signals.[36] Like previous models, the Chromecast with Google TV allows content to be cast to it from other devices. It outputs video up to a 4K resolution and supports HDR through the Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10+ formats, while also supporting the audio formats Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos.[35] Support for Google's Stadia cloud gaming service was added on the device on June 23, 2021.[37] Unlike some previous models that could be powered by a television's USB port, the Chromecast with Google TV requires a power adapter, which connects via USB cable to the dongle's USB-C port. The Chromecast and its remote are available in three different colors: Snow, Sky, and Sunrise.[38][39]

Chromecast with Google TV (HD)

In September 2022, the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) was released. It is a 1080p version of the Chromecast with Google TV (4K), and is the successor to the third-generation Chromecast.[40]

Model comparison

Previous generation Current generation
Model Chromecast (1st generation) Chromecast (2nd generation) Chromecast Audio Chromecast Ultra Chromecast (3rd generation) Chromecast with Google TV (4K) Chromecast with Google TV (HD)
Release date July 24, 2013 September 29, 2015 September 29, 2015 November 6, 2016[41] October 10, 2018 September 30, 2020 September 22, 2022
Sales discontinued September 29, 2015 October 10, 2018 January 11, 2019 September 30, 2020 September 22, 2022 — —
Launch price US$35 US$35 US$35 US$69[41] US$35 US$49.99 US$29.99
System on a chip Marvell Armada 1500 Mini 88DE3005-A1[13] Marvell Armada 1500 Mini Plus 88DE3006 Marvell Armada 1500 Mini Plus 88DE3006 (1.2 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A7)[19] Marvell Armada 1500 Mini Plus (1.2 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A53) ? Amlogic S905D3 (1.9 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A55) and Mali-G31 MP2 GPU[42] Amlogic S805X2 (quad-core ARM Cortex-A35)[43]
Memory 512 MB DDR3L[13] 512 MB DDR3L[20] 256 MB DDR3L[20] 1 GB DDR3L ? 2 GB DDR3L[42] 1.5 GB DDR3L[43]
Storage 2 GB[13] 256 MB[20] 256 MB[20] ? ? 8 GB[44] 8 GB[43]
Display 1080p @ 30fps or 720p @ 60fps 1080p @ 30fps or 720p @ 60fps — 1080p @ 60fps
  • 4K Ultra HD @ 60fps
  • High dynamic range (HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG)[47]
Audio DAC — — AKM AK4430 192 kHz 24-Bit DAC[20][48] — — — —
Remote control — — — — — Included Included
Connectivity
  • HDMI (can use CEC)
  • Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac @ 2.4/5 GHz)[49]
  • Ethernet (with Ethernet power adapter)
  • HDMI (can use CEC)
  • Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac @ 2.4/5 GHz)[49]
  • Ethernet (with included Ethernet power adapter)[45]
  • HDMI (can use CEC)
  • Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac @ 2.4/5 GHz)
  • Ethernet (with Ethernet power adapter)
  • HDMI (can use CEC)
  • Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac @ 2.4/5 GHz)[49]
  • Bluetooth 4.2
  • Ethernet (with Ethernet power adapter)[45]
  • HDMI (can use CEC)
  • Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac @ 2.4/5 GHz)[49]
  • Bluetooth
  • Ethernet (with Ethernet power adapter)[47]
Power Micro-USB
(USB port or power adapter) 		Micro-USB
(USB port or power adapter) 		Micro-USB
(USB port or power adapter) 		Micro-USB
(power adapter required) 		Micro-USB
(USB port or power adapter) 		USB-C
(power adapter required) 		USB-C
(power adapter required)
Dimensions 72 mm × 35 mm × 12 mm (2.83 in × 1.38 in × 0.47 in) 51.9 mm × 51.9 mm × 13.49 mm (2.04 in × 2.04 in × 0.53 in) 51.9 mm × 51.9 mm × 13.49 mm (2.04 in × 2.04 in × 0.53 in) 58.2 mm × 58.2 mm × 13.70 mm (2.29 in × 2.29 in × 0.54 in)[45] 51.81 mm × 51.81 mm × 13.8 mm (2.04 in × 2.04 in × 0.54 in) 162 mm × 61 mm × 12.5 mm (6.38 in × 2.40 in × 0.49 in) 162.5 mm × 61 mm × 12.5 mm (6.40 in × 2.40 in × 0.49 in)[47]
Weight 34 g (1.20 oz) 39.1 g (1.38 oz) 30.7 g (1.08 oz) 47 g (1.66 oz)[45] 40 g (1.4 oz) 56.7 g (2.00 oz) 55 g (1.9 oz)[47]
Model Number H2G2-42 NC2-6A5 RUX-J42 NC2-6A5-D

GA3A00403A14

NC2-6A5B

GA00439

GZRNL/G9N9N

GA01919

G454V/G9N9N

GA03131

Software

Google Cast SDK and compatible apps

Main article: Google Cast
See also: List of apps with Google Cast support
 
Icon for the "cast button", which is used to connect, control and disconnect from Google Cast receivers. The button can also represent compatible non-Cast receivers, such as Bluetooth audio players.[52]

At the time of Chromecast's launch, four compatible apps were available: YouTube and Netflix were supported as Android, iOS, and Chrome web apps; Google Play Music and Google Play Movies & TV were also supported, but originally only as Android apps.[53][54] Additional Chromecast-enabled apps would require access to the Google Cast software development kit (SDK). The SDK was first released as a preview version on July 24, 2013. Google advised interested developers to use the SDK to create and test Chromecast-enabled apps, but not distribute them.[55] While that admonition remained in force, Chromecast-enabled applications for Hulu Plus and Pandora Radio were released in October 2013, and HBO Go in November.[56][57] Google opened the SDK to all developers on February 3, 2014.[58] In its introductory documentation and video presentation, Google said the SDK worked with both Chromecast devices and other unnamed "cast receiver devices". Chromecast product manager Rish Chandra said that Google used the intervening time to improve the SDK's reliability and accommodate those developers who sought a quick and easy way to cast a photo to a television without a lot of coding.[59][60]

Over time, many more applications have been updated to support Chromecast. At Google I/O 2014, the company announced that 6,000 registered developers were working on 10,000 Google Cast–ready apps;[61] by the following year's conference, the number of compatible apps had doubled.[62] Google's official list of compatible apps and platforms is available on the Chromecast website. Google has published case studies documenting Chromecast integration by Comedy Central, Just Dance Now, Haystack News and Fitnet.[63]

In July 2019, the Amazon Prime Video apps for Android and iOS added Chromecast support, marking the first time Amazon's streaming service supported the device. The move followed a four-year dispute between Google and Amazon in which Amazon stopped selling Chromecast devices and Google pulled YouTube from Amazon Fire TV.[64][65]

The development framework has two components: a sender app based on a vendor's existing Android or iOS mobile app, or desktop Web app, which provides users with content discovery and media controls; and a receiver app, executing in a Chrome browser-like environment resident on the cast receiver device. Both make use of APIs provided by the SDK.[59]

Device discovery protocols

Chromecast uses the multicast Domain Name System (mDNS) protocol to search for available devices on a Wi-Fi network.[66][67] Chromecast previously used the Discovery and Launch (DIAL) protocol,[68] which was co-developed by Netflix and YouTube.[69]

Operating system

At the introductory press conference, Mario Queiroz, Google's VP of Product Management, said that the first-generation Chromecast ran "a simplified version of Chrome OS".[70] Subsequently, a team of hackers reported that the device is "more Android than ChromeOS" and appears to be adapted from software that was embedded in the since-discontinued Google TV platform.[71][72] As with ChromeOS devices, Chromecast operating system updates are downloaded automatically without notification.[73]

Differing from all previous models, the Chromecast with Google TV runs on the Android TV operating system. A modified user interface, branded "Google TV" (unrelated to Google's discontinued smart TV platform), replaces the stock interface of Android TV. The Google TV interface emphasizes content recommendations and discovery across different services and installed apps, compared to the stock Android TV interface that is more focused on navigating between individual installed apps. Google TV is compatible with over 6,500 apps built for Android TV.[74] At launch, over 30 streaming services were integrated with Google TV for use in its content aggregation features.[75]

Mobile app

Chromecast is managed through the Google Home app, which enables users to set up new devices and configure existing ones (such as specifying which "Ambient Mode" images are shown when no other content is cast). The app manages other Google Cast-supported devices, including the Google Home smart speaker.[76][77]

Originally called simply "Chromecast", the app was released concurrently with the original Chromecast video model and made available for both Android and iOS mobile devices. The app was released outside the US in October 2013.[78]

In May 2016, the Chromecast app was renamed Google Cast due to the proliferation of non-Chromecast products that support casting.[79] In October 2016, the Google Cast app was renamed Google Home, the name also given to the company's smart speaker—leaving "Google Cast" as the name of the technology.[80]

Release and promotion

 
A retail display stand for Chromecast

Google made the first-generation Chromecast available for purchase online in the US on July 24, 2013. To entice consumers, Google initially included a promotion for three months of access to Netflix at no cost with the purchase of a Chromecast. The device quickly sold out on Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, and Google Play, and within 24 hours, the Netflix promotion was ended because of high demand.[81][82] On March 18, 2014, Google released the Chromecast to 11 new markets, including the UK, Germany and Canada[83] with the BBC iPlayer enabled for UK users.[84]

In July 2014, to commemorate the first anniversary of the device's launch, Google announced it would offer their music streaming service, Google Play Music All Access, at no cost for 90 days to Chromecast owners who had not previously used All Access; the service normally costs US$9.99 per month.[85] On December 10, 2014, Chromecast was launched in India through e-commerce marketplace Snapdeal in partnership with Bharti Airtel.[86] That same month, Google offered a promotion whereby anyone purchasing a Chromecast from a participating retailer before December 21 would receive a US$20 credit for the Google Play Store.[87] Google offered a US$6 credit to the Store for all Chromecast owners beginning on February 6, 2015.[88]

On September 29, 2015, Google announced the second-generation Chromecast and an audio-only model called Chromecast Audio. Each model was made available for purchase the same day for US$35.[89] Days later, Amazon.com announced that it would ban the sale of Chromecast and Apple TV devices, presumably because they compete with Amazon's own Fire TV and Fire TV Stick.[90] Google discontinued Chromecast Audio in January 2019.[26]

On September 30, 2020, Google announced the Chromecast with Google TV during its "Launch Night In" event,[91] though the product was already sold early at some retailers such as Walmart and the Home Depot during the week prior to its announcement.[92][93] Google offered a promotion whereby anyone who signed up for YouTube TV and paid for one month of the service (a US$65 cost) would receive a Chromecast with Google TV at no cost; the offer was available only in the US to first-time YouTube TV subscribers.[94] Additionally, in December 2020, Google made an offer available to YouTube TV users who had been continuous subscribers since June 2018 that allowed them to redeem a Chromecast with Google TV at no cost.[95]

Reception

First generation model

Nilay Patel of The Verge gave the Chromecast an 8.5/10 score in his review, saying, "The Chromecast is basically an impulse purchase that just happens to be the simplest, cheapest, and best solution for getting a browser window on your TV." Speaking of the adapter's potential, he said, "it seems like the Chromecast might actually deliver on all that potential, but Google still has a lot of work to do." In particular, Patel pointed to Apple's AirPlay protocol as an example of an established competitor with many more features.[96] TechCrunch's review of the device said, "Even with a bug or two rearing its head, the Chromecast is easily worth its $35 pricetag."[97] 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 isn't Google's version of Apple TV, and it's not trying to be... But Chromecast also costs a third of what those devices do, and has plenty of potential given that its SDK is just a few days old."[98]

Michael Gorman of Engadget gave the Chromecast an 84/100 score, writing, "it's a platform that's likely to improve dramatically as more apps start to support the technology." In his comparing the Chromecast to competing devices, Gorman illustrated that it initially had support from fewer multimedia services, but because of its low price and ease of use, he concluded "we can wholeheartedly recommend the Chromecast for anyone who's been looking for an easy, unobtrusive way to put some brains into their dumb TV."[99] Will Greenwald of PC Magazine rated it 4/5, saying, "The Google Chromecast is the least expensive way to access online services on your HDTV", although he noted that "The lack of local playback and limited Chrome integration holds it back in some respects."[100] 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." Pogue noted the limitations of the device's screen mirroring feature and said using only mobile devices as a remote control was not "especially graceful", but he called Chromecast the "smallest, cheapest, simplest way yet to add Internet to your TV".[101]

Second generation model

Nicole Lee of Engadget rated the second generation Chromecast an 85/100, highlighting the added support for 802.11ac and dual-band Wi-Fi networks and the usefulness of the updated Chromecast mobile app for finding content to cast. She said of the device, "No, it's not that much better than the original, but it still delivers great bang for your buck."[102] David Katzmaier of CNET gave it a 7.9/10 score, calling the new hardware design more practical and praising the Chromecast app's search capabilities. He ultimately preferred other streaming devices with dedicated remotes over the Chromecast for everyday use, but said "for parties, travel and temporary connections, it's worth having a Chromecast in your arsenal".[103]

Third generation model

In the face of stronger competition from devices such as the Apple TV, Roku or Fire TV, reviewers started to consider the 2018 Chromecast a secondary streaming device.[104] Trusted Reviews considered it a "very minor" upgrade.[105] Tom's Guide said it has almost "nothing to show" to reflect three years of hardware advancement in the streaming space.[106]

Chromecast with Google TV

Chris Welch of The Verge gave the Chromecast with Google TV an 8.5/10 score, calling it a "big success" that "checks off almost everything important" for a streaming device. Welch praised the remote control and the Google TV interface's emphasis on content discovery, while noting some occasional sluggish performance. He concluded that Google "reinvented the Chromecast as an excellent 4K streamer that's dramatically easier to use — turns out actual menus and a remote really do matter — without losing sight of what made the original great".[39] Sam Rutherford of Gizmodo said the device "instantly catapulted Google to the front of the streaming dongle wars with a $50 device that's smarter and easier to use than pretty much anything else out there". He lauded the remote control and user interface of Google TV, saying that it "feels just a bit more curated, polished, and tweaked to make the process of jumping back into your favorite shows and movies (or discovering new ones) that much faster".[107] Eli Blumenthal of CNET gave the device a 9/10 score and described it as "the search giant's best TV effort yet and one of the best streamers you can buy, period". He praised Google TV's content aggregation and called it an upgrade over the stock Android TV interface. Blumenthal also called the integration with Google Assistant the best part of the Chromecast, despite some quirks with search results for video content.[108]

Nicole Lee of Engadget called it "not only the best Chromecast yet, but also one of the most value-packed streaming devices on the market". She complimented the remote control design and the Google TV interface for being "far easier to navigate" than the standard Android TV interface. She also opined that Google TV was better than Amazon's Fire TV at aggregating content from multiple services, and that Google Assistant was "smarter" than Amazon's Alexa for voice commands.[109] Nick Pino of TechRadar rated the device four-and-a-half stars and called it "a revelation – it fixes something that wasn't broken, and improves a nearly perfect technology in a tangible way". He praised the hardware, video and audio format support, and the user interface's ease of use, calling it a "retooled streaming device that... offers a whole new experience that's more user-friendly for folks who are used to using a remote control and an easily navigable interface."[110] Brian X. Chen of The New York Times was surprised by the number of privacy policies the user had to agree to and the number of permissions the user had to grant during the setup process, and he was disappointed with the recommendations given by Google TV.[111]

Sales and impact

In July 2014, Google announced that in the device's first year on sale, "millions" of units had sold and over 400 million casts had been made.[112] The number of casts surpassed one billion by January 2015,[113] and 1.5 billion by May 2015.[114] The company confirmed that Chromecast was the best-selling media streaming device in the United States in 2014, according to NPD Group.[113] In February 2015, Google Korea announced that about 10 million Chromecasts had been sold globally in 2014.[115] At Google I/O in May 2015, the company announced 17 million units had sold since launch,[116] a figure that reached 20 million by September 2015,[117] 25 million by May 2016,[118] and 30 million by July 2016.[2] According to Strategy Analytics, Chromecast captured more than 35% of the digital streamer market internationally in 2015.[119] As of October 2017, over 55 million Chromecasts and Chromecast built-in devices have been sold.[3]

Digital Trends named Chromecast the "Best Product of 2013".[120] In March 2014, Engadget named Chromecast an Editor's Choice winner for "Home Theater Product of the Year" as part of the website's annual awards;[121] for the following year's awards, the website named the device the winner of "Best in Home Entertainment".[122]

In July 2015, Google signed a deal with the Television Academy to provide Chromecasts to Emmy Award voters to allow them to view screeners of nominated media. The multi-year agreement will reduce the volume of DVD screeners distributed each year.[123]

Chromecast appeared on several lists of technology from the 2010s. Time named it one of the 10 best gadgets of the decade, saying, "It might not be an essential piece of technology in the decade to come, but the Chromecast's influence on streaming media can't be understated."[124] USA Today ranked Chromecast the 7th-best gadget of the 2010s.[125] PC Magazine listed it as one of the "most iconic tech innovations" of the decade, saying, "Google made wireless streaming from mobile devices to the TV as simple as a few taps, all for $35."[126] The Verge ranked it 39th on their list of the gadgets of the 2010s, saying that Chromecast "helped make streaming video a normal part of many households".[127]

Security

On January 3, 2019, hackers took control of Chromecast devices, stating they were exposing security risks. The hackers claimed to access 70,000 devices through a router setting that makes connected devices viewable to the public.[128] The bug was dubbed CastHack, and was first found in 2014 by the security consultancy firm Bishop Fox and observed again in 2016.[129]

See also

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External links

  •   Media related to Chromecast at Wikimedia Commons
  • Official help center
  • List of Chromecast enabled apps
  • Google Home app on the Google Play Store
  • Google Home app on the Apple App Store
  • DIAL Protocol Specification and Registry

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This article is about Google s line of digital media players For information on the protocol used by Chromecasts and other devices see Google Cast Chromecast is a line of digital media players developed by Google The devices designed as small dongles can play Internet streamed audio visual content on a high definition television or home audio system The user can control playback with a mobile device or personal computer through mobile and web apps that support the Google Cast protocol or by issuing commands via Google Assistant later models introduced an interactive user interface and remote control Content can be mirrored to video models from the Google Chrome web browser on a personal computer or from the screen of some Android devices ChromecastA collection of devices released under the Chromecast product lineDeveloperGoogleManufacturerGoogleTypeDigital media playerRelease date1st gen July 24 2013 2013 07 24 2nd gen and Audio September 29 2015 2015 09 29 Ultra November 6 2016 2016 11 06 3rd gen October 10 2018 2018 10 10 w Google TV 4K September 30 2020 2020 09 30 w Google TV HD September 22 2022 2022 09 22 Introductory price1st 2nd 3rd gen and Audio US 35 1 30 Ultra US 69 w Google TV 4K US 49 99 w Google TV HD US 29 99Units sold30 55 million 2 3 Display1080p 1st 2nd 3rd gen w Google TV HD 4K Ultra HD Ultra and w Google TV 4K ConnectivityWi Fi HDMI video models Bluetooth w Google TV 3 5 mm audio jack mini TOSLINK socket Audio Ethernet with Ethernet power adapter PowerMicro USB 1st 2nd 3rd gen Audio and Ultra USB C w Google TV PredecessorNexus QWebsiteChromecast Chromecast with Google TVThe first generation Chromecast a video streaming device was announced on July 24 2013 and made available for purchase on the same day in the United States for US 35 equivalent to 40 71 in 2021 4 The second generation Chromecast and an audio only model called Chromecast Audio were released in September 2015 A model called Chromecast Ultra that supports 4K resolution and high dynamic range was released in November 2016 A third generation of the HD video Chromecast was released in October 2018 The latest models called Chromecast with Google TV were the first in the product line to feature an interactive user interface and remote control a 4K model was released in September 2020 followed by a 1080p model in September 2022 Critics praised the Chromecast s simplicity and potential for future app support The Google Cast SDK was released on February 3 2014 allowing third parties to modify their software to work with Chromecast and other Cast receivers According to Google over 20 000 Google Cast ready apps are available as of May 2015 Over 30 million units have sold globally since launch making the Chromecast the best selling streaming device in the United States in 2014 according to NPD Group From Chromecast s launch to May 2015 it handled more than 1 5 billion stream requests Contents 1 Development 2 Features and operation 3 Hardware and design 3 1 First generation 3 2 Second generation 3 3 Chromecast Audio 3 4 Chromecast Ultra 3 5 Third generation 3 6 Chromecast with Google TV 4K 3 7 Chromecast with Google TV HD 3 8 Model comparison 4 Software 4 1 Google Cast SDK and compatible apps 4 2 Device discovery protocols 4 3 Operating system 4 4 Mobile app 5 Release and promotion 6 Reception 6 1 First generation model 6 2 Second generation model 6 3 Third generation model 6 4 Chromecast with Google TV 7 Sales and impact 7 1 Security 8 See also 9 References 10 External linksDevelopment EditAccording to Google the Chromecast was originally conceived by engineer Majd Bakar His inspiration for the product came around 2008 after noticing the film viewing tendencies of his wife Carla Hindie Using her laptop she would search for a film to watch on a streaming service and add it to her queue before closing her laptop and using a gaming device to play the film on a television She took these steps because she found television interfaces difficult to use to search for content Bakar found the whole process inefficient and wanted to build a phone based interface that would allow video to play on a large display through a small hardware device After joining Google in 2011 to work on products that would change how people used their TVs Bakar pitched the idea for the Chromecast Development on the product began in 2012 late that year Bakar brought home a beta version of the product for Hindie to test The device was launched in July 2013 5 Features and operation EditMain article Google Cast Operation A first generation Chromecast plugged into the HDMI port of a TV All Chromecast devices offer at least two methods to stream content the first employs mobile and web apps that support the Google Cast technology the second which applies to video models allows mirroring of content from the web browser Google Chrome running on a personal computer as well as content displayed on some Android devices 6 In both cases playback is initiated through the cast button on the sender device 7 When no content is streamed video capable Chromecasts display a user personalizable content feed called Backdrop that can include featured and personal photos artwork weather satellite images weather forecasts and news 8 If a television s HDMI ports support the Consumer Electronics Control CEC feature pressing the cast button will also result in the video capable Chromecast automatically turning on the TV and switching the television s active audio video input using the CEC command One Touch Playback 9 Hardware and design EditChromecast devices are dongles that are powered by connecting the device to an external power adapter or USB port using a USB cable Video capable Chromecasts plug into the HDMI port of a high definition television or monitor while the audio only model outputs sound through its integrated 3 5 millimeter audio jack mini TOSLINK socket By default Chromecasts connect to the Internet through a Wi Fi connection to the user s local network A standalone USB power supply with an Ethernet port allows for a wired Internet connection the power adapter for early Chromecast models was first introduced in July 2015 for US 15 10 while the adapter for Chromecast with Google TV was released in October 2020 for US 20 11 First generation Edit The first generation video capable Chromecast The original Chromecast measures 2 83 inches 72 mm in length and has an HDMI plug built into the body 12 It contains the Marvell Armada 1500 mini 88DE3005 system on a chip SoC running an ARM Cortex A9 processor The SoC includes codecs for hardware decoding of the VP8 and H 264 video compression formats Radio communication is handled by AzureWave NH 387 Wi Fi which implements 802 11 b g n 2 4 GHz The device has 512 MB of Micron DDR3L RAM and 2 GB of flash storage 13 14 The model number H2G2 42 is likely a reference to The Hitchhiker s Guide to the Galaxy abbreviation H2G2 in the novel the number 42 is the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life the Universe and Everything 13 15 The bundled power adapter bears the model number MST3K US a reference to the television series Mystery Science Theater 3000 16 Second generation Edit The second generation video capable Chromecast The second generation Chromecast has a disc shaped body with a short length of HDMI cable attached as opposed to the HDMI plug built into the original model The cable is flexible and the plug can magnetically attach to the device body for more positioning options behind a television The second generation model uses a Marvell Armada 1500 Mini Plus 88DE3006 SoC which has dual ARM Cortex A7 processors running at 1 2 GHz The unit contains an Avastar 88W8887 which has improved Wi Fi performance and offers support for 802 11 ac and 5 GHz bands while containing three adaptive antennas for better connections to home routers 17 18 19 The device contains 512 MB of Samsung DDR3L RAM and 256 MB of flash storage 20 The model number NC2 6A5 may be a reference to the registry number NCC 1701 of the fictional starship USS Enterprise from the Star Trek franchise the saucer section of which the device resembles NC2 can be read as NCC and 6A5 converted from hexadecimal is 1701 21 Chromecast Audio Edit A Chromecast Audio device connected to the auxiliary AUX port of a powered speaker Chromecast Audio is a variation of the second generation Chromecast designed for use with audio streaming apps Chromecast Audio features a 3 5 millimeter audio jack mini TOSLINK socket allowing the device to be attached to speakers and home audio systems 22 One side of the device is inscribed with circular grooves resembling those of a vinyl record 23 A December 2015 update introduced support for high resolution audio 24 bit 96 kHz and multi room playback users can simultaneously play audio across multiple Chromecast Audio devices in different locations by grouping them together using the Google Home mobile app 24 The feature made Chromecast Audio a low cost alternative to Sonos multiple room music systems 25 With the advent of Google Home smart speakers the device became tangential to Google s product strategy and was discontinued in January 2019 26 In addition the third generation Chromecast supports Chromecast Audio technology allowing it to be paired with other devices for multi room synchronized playback 27 The model number RUX J42 may have been a reference to the Jimi Hendrix albums Are You Experienced stylized R U eXperienced and Midnight Lightning which had the internal code J 42 Chromecast Audio was also developed with the internal codename Hendrix 28 Chromecast Ultra Edit Chromecast Ultra Chromecast Ultra is similar in design to the second generation model but features upgraded hardware that supports the streaming of 4K resolution content as well as high dynamic range HDR through the HDR10 and Dolby Vision formats Google stated that the Chromecast Ultra loads video 1 8 times faster than previous models 29 Unlike previous models that could be powered through a USB port the Chromecast Ultra requires the use of the included power supply for connecting to a wall outlet The power supply also offers an Ethernet port for a wired connection to accommodate the fast network speeds needed to stream 4K content 30 The Chromecast Ultra was one of the first devices to support Google s cloud gaming service Stadia a Chromecast Ultra was included with a controller in the Founder s Edition and Premiere Edition bundles for Stadia 31 32 Third generation Edit The third generation Chromecast The third generation Chromecast added 60 frames per second playback support at a resolution of 1080p compared to the second generation Chromecast s maximum of 720p at the same frame rate Google said the third generation Chromecast offered a 15 percent increase in speed over the second generation model The magnetic attachment between the dongle body and HDMI plug that was present on prior models was dropped for the third generation device 33 Chromecast with Google TV 4K Edit Chromecast with Google TV is the first device in the product line to have an on screen user interface that can be navigated with a remote control The Chromecast with Google TV retroactively renamed to Chromecast with Google TV 4K after the release of an HD version runs the Android TV operating system and features a new user interface branded Google TV that is navigated with an included Bluetooth remote control 34 The remote has dedicated buttons for opening YouTube and Netflix as well as a Google Assistant button for initiating voice commands or search queries through the remote s microphone 35 The remote can be programmed to control the power volume and input functions of televisions and soundbars through HDMI CEC or infrared signals 36 Like previous models the Chromecast with Google TV allows content to be cast to it from other devices It outputs video up to a 4K resolution and supports HDR through the Dolby Vision HDR10 and HDR10 formats while also supporting the audio formats Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos 35 Support for Google s Stadia cloud gaming service was added on the device on June 23 2021 37 Unlike some previous models that could be powered by a television s USB port the Chromecast with Google TV requires a power adapter which connects via USB cable to the dongle s USB C port The Chromecast and its remote are available in three different colors Snow Sky and Sunrise 38 39 Chromecast with Google TV HD Edit In September 2022 the Chromecast with Google TV HD was released It is a 1080p version of the Chromecast with Google TV 4K and is the successor to the third generation Chromecast 40 Model comparison Edit Previous generation Current generationModel Chromecast 1st generation Chromecast 2nd generation Chromecast Audio Chromecast Ultra Chromecast 3rd generation Chromecast with Google TV 4K Chromecast with Google TV HD Release date July 24 2013 September 29 2015 September 29 2015 November 6 2016 41 October 10 2018 September 30 2020 September 22 2022Sales discontinued September 29 2015 October 10 2018 January 11 2019 September 30 2020 September 22 2022 Launch price US 35 US 35 US 35 US 69 41 US 35 US 49 99 US 29 99System on a chip Marvell Armada 1500 Mini 88DE3005 A1 13 Marvell Armada 1500 Mini Plus 88DE3006 Marvell Armada 1500 Mini Plus 88DE3006 1 2 GHz dual core ARM Cortex A7 19 Marvell Armada 1500 Mini Plus 1 2 GHz dual core ARM Cortex A53 Amlogic S905D3 1 9 GHz quad core ARM Cortex A55 and Mali G31 MP2 GPU 42 Amlogic S805X2 quad core ARM Cortex A35 43 Memory 512 MB DDR3L 13 512 MB DDR3L 20 256 MB DDR3L 20 1 GB DDR3L 2 GB DDR3L 42 1 5 GB DDR3L 43 Storage 2 GB 13 256 MB 20 256 MB 20 8 GB 44 8 GB 43 Display 1080p 30fps or 720p 60fps 1080p 30fps or 720p 60fps 4K Ultra HD 45 High dynamic range HDR10 Dolby Vision 46 1080p 60fps 4K Ultra HD 60fpsHigh dynamic range HDR10 HDR10 Dolby Vision HLG 47 1080p HDR 60fpsHigh dynamic range HDR10 HDR10 HLG 47 Audio DAC AKM AK4430 192 kHz 24 Bit DAC 20 48 Remote control Included IncludedConnectivity HDMI can use CEC Wi Fi 802 11 b g n 2 4 GHz Ethernet with Ethernet power adapter HDMI can use CEC Wi Fi 802 11 b g n ac 2 4 5 GHz 49 Ethernet with Ethernet power adapter Combined 3 5 mm audio jack and mini TOSLINK socket 50 Wi Fi 802 11 b g n ac 2 4 5 GHz 51 Ethernet with Ethernet power adapter HDMI can use CEC Wi Fi 802 11 b g n ac 2 4 5 GHz 49 Ethernet with included Ethernet power adapter 45 HDMI can use CEC Wi Fi 802 11 b g n ac 2 4 5 GHz Ethernet with Ethernet power adapter HDMI can use CEC Wi Fi 802 11 b g n ac 2 4 5 GHz 49 Bluetooth 4 2Ethernet with Ethernet power adapter 45 HDMI can use CEC Wi Fi 802 11 b g n ac 2 4 5 GHz 49 BluetoothEthernet with Ethernet power adapter 47 Power Micro USB USB port or power adapter Micro USB USB port or power adapter Micro USB USB port or power adapter Micro USB power adapter required Micro USB USB port or power adapter USB C power adapter required USB C power adapter required Dimensions 72 mm 35 mm 12 mm 2 83 in 1 38 in 0 47 in 51 9 mm 51 9 mm 13 49 mm 2 04 in 2 04 in 0 53 in 51 9 mm 51 9 mm 13 49 mm 2 04 in 2 04 in 0 53 in 58 2 mm 58 2 mm 13 70 mm 2 29 in 2 29 in 0 54 in 45 51 81 mm 51 81 mm 13 8 mm 2 04 in 2 04 in 0 54 in 162 mm 61 mm 12 5 mm 6 38 in 2 40 in 0 49 in 162 5 mm 61 mm 12 5 mm 6 40 in 2 40 in 0 49 in 47 Weight 34 g 1 20 oz 39 1 g 1 38 oz 30 7 g 1 08 oz 47 g 1 66 oz 45 40 g 1 4 oz 56 7 g 2 00 oz 55 g 1 9 oz 47 Model Number H2G2 42 NC2 6A5 RUX J42 NC2 6A5 D GA3A00403A14 NC2 6A5B GA00439 GZRNL G9N9N GA01919 G454V G9N9N GA03131Software EditGoogle Cast SDK and compatible apps Edit Main article Google Cast See also List of apps with Google Cast support Icon for the cast button which is used to connect control and disconnect from Google Cast receivers The button can also represent compatible non Cast receivers such as Bluetooth audio players 52 At the time of Chromecast s launch four compatible apps were available YouTube and Netflix were supported as Android iOS and Chrome web apps Google Play Music and Google Play Movies amp TV were also supported but originally only as Android apps 53 54 Additional Chromecast enabled apps would require access to the Google Cast software development kit SDK The SDK was first released as a preview version on July 24 2013 Google advised interested developers to use the SDK to create and test Chromecast enabled apps but not distribute them 55 While that admonition remained in force Chromecast enabled applications for Hulu Plus and Pandora Radio were released in October 2013 and HBO Go in November 56 57 Google opened the SDK to all developers on February 3 2014 58 In its introductory documentation and video presentation Google said the SDK worked with both Chromecast devices and other unnamed cast receiver devices Chromecast product manager Rish Chandra said that Google used the intervening time to improve the SDK s reliability and accommodate those developers who sought a quick and easy way to cast a photo to a television without a lot of coding 59 60 Over time many more applications have been updated to support Chromecast At Google I O 2014 the company announced that 6 000 registered developers were working on 10 000 Google Cast ready apps 61 by the following year s conference the number of compatible apps had doubled 62 Google s official list of compatible apps and platforms is available on the Chromecast website Google has published case studies documenting Chromecast integration by Comedy Central Just Dance Now Haystack News and Fitnet 63 In July 2019 the Amazon Prime Video apps for Android and iOS added Chromecast support marking the first time Amazon s streaming service supported the device The move followed a four year dispute between Google and Amazon in which Amazon stopped selling Chromecast devices and Google pulled YouTube from Amazon Fire TV 64 65 The development framework has two components a sender app based on a vendor s existing Android or iOS mobile app or desktop Web app which provides users with content discovery and media controls and a receiver app executing in a Chrome browser like environment resident on the cast receiver device Both make use of APIs provided by the SDK 59 Device discovery protocols Edit Chromecast uses the multicast Domain Name System mDNS protocol to search for available devices on a Wi Fi network 66 67 Chromecast previously used the Discovery and Launch DIAL protocol 68 which was co developed by Netflix and YouTube 69 Operating system Edit At the introductory press conference Mario Queiroz Google s VP of Product Management said that the first generation Chromecast ran a simplified version of Chrome OS 70 Subsequently a team of hackers reported that the device is more Android than ChromeOS and appears to be adapted from software that was embedded in the since discontinued Google TV platform 71 72 As with ChromeOS devices Chromecast operating system updates are downloaded automatically without notification 73 Differing from all previous models the Chromecast with Google TV runs on the Android TV operating system A modified user interface branded Google TV unrelated to Google s discontinued smart TV platform replaces the stock interface of Android TV The Google TV interface emphasizes content recommendations and discovery across different services and installed apps compared to the stock Android TV interface that is more focused on navigating between individual installed apps Google TV is compatible with over 6 500 apps built for Android TV 74 At launch over 30 streaming services were integrated with Google TV for use in its content aggregation features 75 Mobile app Edit Chromecast is managed through the Google Home app which enables users to set up new devices and configure existing ones such as specifying which Ambient Mode images are shown when no other content is cast The app manages other Google Cast supported devices including the Google Home smart speaker 76 77 Originally called simply Chromecast the app was released concurrently with the original Chromecast video model and made available for both Android and iOS mobile devices The app was released outside the US in October 2013 78 In May 2016 the Chromecast app was renamed Google Cast due to the proliferation of non Chromecast products that support casting 79 In October 2016 the Google Cast app was renamed Google Home the name also given to the company s smart speaker leaving Google Cast as the name of the technology 80 Release and promotion Edit A retail display stand for Chromecast Google made the first generation Chromecast available for purchase online in the US on July 24 2013 To entice consumers Google initially included a promotion for three months of access to Netflix at no cost with the purchase of a Chromecast The device quickly sold out on Amazon com BestBuy com and Google Play and within 24 hours the Netflix promotion was ended because of high demand 81 82 On March 18 2014 Google released the Chromecast to 11 new markets including the UK Germany and Canada 83 with the BBC iPlayer enabled for UK users 84 In July 2014 to commemorate the first anniversary of the device s launch Google announced it would offer their music streaming service Google Play Music All Access at no cost for 90 days to Chromecast owners who had not previously used All Access the service normally costs US 9 99 per month 85 On December 10 2014 Chromecast was launched in India through e commerce marketplace Snapdeal in partnership with Bharti Airtel 86 That same month Google offered a promotion whereby anyone purchasing a Chromecast from a participating retailer before December 21 would receive a US 20 credit for the Google Play Store 87 Google offered a US 6 credit to the Store for all Chromecast owners beginning on February 6 2015 88 On September 29 2015 Google announced the second generation Chromecast and an audio only model called Chromecast Audio Each model was made available for purchase the same day for US 35 89 Days later Amazon com announced that it would ban the sale of Chromecast and Apple TV devices presumably because they compete with Amazon s own Fire TV and Fire TV Stick 90 Google discontinued Chromecast Audio in January 2019 26 On September 30 2020 Google announced the Chromecast with Google TV during its Launch Night In event 91 though the product was already sold early at some retailers such as Walmart and the Home Depot during the week prior to its announcement 92 93 Google offered a promotion whereby anyone who signed up for YouTube TV and paid for one month of the service a US 65 cost would receive a Chromecast with Google TV at no cost the offer was available only in the US to first time YouTube TV subscribers 94 Additionally in December 2020 Google made an offer available to YouTube TV users who had been continuous subscribers since June 2018 that allowed them to redeem a Chromecast with Google TV at no cost 95 Reception EditFirst generation model Edit Nilay Patel of The Verge gave the Chromecast an 8 5 10 score in his review saying The Chromecast is basically an impulse purchase that just happens to be the simplest cheapest and best solution for getting a browser window on your TV Speaking of the adapter s potential he said it seems like the Chromecast might actually deliver on all that potential but Google still has a lot of work to do In particular Patel pointed to Apple s AirPlay protocol as an example of an established competitor with many more features 96 TechCrunch s review of the device said Even with a bug or two rearing its head the Chromecast is easily worth its 35 pricetag 97 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 isn t Google s version of Apple TV and it s not trying to be But Chromecast also costs a third of what those devices do and has plenty of potential given that its SDK is just a few days old 98 Michael Gorman of Engadget gave the Chromecast an 84 100 score writing it s a platform that s likely to improve dramatically as more apps start to support the technology In his comparing the Chromecast to competing devices Gorman illustrated that it initially had support from fewer multimedia services but because of its low price and ease of use he concluded we can wholeheartedly recommend the Chromecast for anyone who s been looking for an easy unobtrusive way to put some brains into their dumb TV 99 Will Greenwald of PC Magazine rated it 4 5 saying The Google Chromecast is the least expensive way to access online services on your HDTV although he noted that The lack of local playback and limited Chrome integration holds it back in some respects 100 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 Pogue noted the limitations of the device s screen mirroring feature and said using only mobile devices as a remote control was not especially graceful but he called Chromecast the smallest cheapest simplest way yet to add Internet to your TV 101 Second generation model Edit Nicole Lee of Engadget rated the second generation Chromecast an 85 100 highlighting the added support for 802 11ac and dual band Wi Fi networks and the usefulness of the updated Chromecast mobile app for finding content to cast She said of the device No it s not that much better than the original but it still delivers great bang for your buck 102 David Katzmaier of CNET gave it a 7 9 10 score calling the new hardware design more practical and praising the Chromecast app s search capabilities He ultimately preferred other streaming devices with dedicated remotes over the Chromecast for everyday use but said for parties travel and temporary connections it s worth having a Chromecast in your arsenal 103 Third generation model Edit In the face of stronger competition from devices such as the Apple TV Roku or Fire TV reviewers started to consider the 2018 Chromecast a secondary streaming device 104 Trusted Reviews considered it a very minor upgrade 105 Tom s Guide said it has almost nothing to show to reflect three years of hardware advancement in the streaming space 106 Chromecast with Google TV Edit Chris Welch of The Verge gave the Chromecast with Google TV an 8 5 10 score calling it a big success that checks off almost everything important for a streaming device Welch praised the remote control and the Google TV interface s emphasis on content discovery while noting some occasional sluggish performance He concluded that Google reinvented the Chromecast as an excellent 4K streamer that s dramatically easier to use turns out actual menus and a remote really do matter without losing sight of what made the original great 39 Sam Rutherford of Gizmodo said the device instantly catapulted Google to the front of the streaming dongle wars with a 50 device that s smarter and easier to use than pretty much anything else out there He lauded the remote control and user interface of Google TV saying that it feels just a bit more curated polished and tweaked to make the process of jumping back into your favorite shows and movies or discovering new ones that much faster 107 Eli Blumenthal of CNET gave the device a 9 10 score and described it as the search giant s best TV effort yet and one of the best streamers you can buy period He praised Google TV s content aggregation and called it an upgrade over the stock Android TV interface Blumenthal also called the integration with Google Assistant the best part of the Chromecast despite some quirks with search results for video content 108 Nicole Lee of Engadget called it not only the best Chromecast yet but also one of the most value packed streaming devices on the market She complimented the remote control design and the Google TV interface for being far easier to navigate than the standard Android TV interface She also opined that Google TV was better than Amazon s Fire TV at aggregating content from multiple services and that Google Assistant was smarter than Amazon s Alexa for voice commands 109 Nick Pino of TechRadar rated the device four and a half stars and called it a revelation it fixes something that wasn t broken and improves a nearly perfect technology in a tangible way He praised the hardware video and audio format support and the user interface s ease of use calling it a retooled streaming device that offers a whole new experience that s more user friendly for folks who are used to using a remote control and an easily navigable interface 110 Brian X Chen of The New York Times was surprised by the number of privacy policies the user had to agree to and the number of permissions the user had to grant during the setup process and he was disappointed with the recommendations given by Google TV 111 Sales and impact EditIn July 2014 Google announced that in the device s first year on sale millions of units had sold and over 400 million casts had been made 112 The number of casts surpassed one billion by January 2015 113 and 1 5 billion by May 2015 114 The company confirmed that Chromecast was the best selling media streaming device in the United States in 2014 according to NPD Group 113 In February 2015 Google Korea announced that about 10 million Chromecasts had been sold globally in 2014 115 At Google I O in May 2015 the company announced 17 million units had sold since launch 116 a figure that reached 20 million by September 2015 117 25 million by May 2016 118 and 30 million by July 2016 2 According to Strategy Analytics Chromecast captured more than 35 of the digital streamer market internationally in 2015 119 As of October 2017 over 55 million Chromecasts and Chromecast built in devices have been sold 3 Digital Trends named Chromecast the Best Product of 2013 120 In March 2014 Engadget named Chromecast an Editor s Choice winner for Home Theater Product of the Year as part of the website s annual awards 121 for the following year s awards the website named the device the winner of Best in Home Entertainment 122 In July 2015 Google signed a deal with the Television Academy to provide Chromecasts to Emmy Award voters to allow them to view screeners of nominated media The multi year agreement will reduce the volume of DVD screeners distributed each year 123 Chromecast appeared on several lists of technology from the 2010s Time named it one of the 10 best gadgets of the decade saying It might not be an essential piece of technology in the decade to come but the Chromecast s influence on streaming media can t be understated 124 USA Today ranked Chromecast the 7th best gadget of the 2010s 125 PC Magazine listed it as one of the most iconic tech innovations of the decade saying Google made wireless streaming from mobile devices to the TV as simple as a few taps all for 35 126 The Verge ranked it 39th on their list of the gadgets of the 2010s saying that 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