In addition to releasing the Pixel 3 series a while ago, Google also updated ChromeCast 3. Let’s take a look at the slightly revised third generation. If you have a Chromecast 2 friend, you can also read the Chromecast 2 unboxing article. Let me talk about the conclusion first. If you are buying an android device, don’t think about it. Just buy Chromecast. It is especially convenient to connect to the TV when watching Netflix movies. Click Like to join the fan club Chapter link Unboxing! ChromeCast (3rd generation) facelift with improved performance What is Chromecast? Quickly connect and project immediately, super convenient!

Reference material: Comparison of wireless projection technologies

ChromeCast, the magic tool for large-screen projection TVs, has launched a new model. It basically maintains the same name and can be regarded as a direct replacement of the previous generation (ChromeCasr second generation). generation, also known as the 2015 version), the specifications are slightly upgraded to 1080p/60P, the performance is improved by 17, and it supports the highest standard 802.11ac, 2.4G/5G Wifi connection capabilities. It is available in black and white styles, and the appearance is better* ** Some are available, priced at US$35, currently available in the United States.

However, it still does not support 4K. Basically, the product positioning should be lower than ChromeCast Ultra (launched in 2017).

However, there has been news before that the new model supports Bluetooth and even supports games. Currently, there is no official information in this regard. Maybe it will be clearer later!

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Ah Hui unboxed the white version. In fact, there is no reason why. It’s because Ah Hui’s ChromeCast V2 and ChromeCast Ultra are both black, so this time ChromeCast For the new version, I will buy the white version.

Want to enjoy high-definition online videos on a big screen? Or share pictures on your computer with friends? No need to pull cables, move your computer, or bother with network settings. With wireless display technology, the images seen on the computer can be "synchronized" on the TV with just a click of the mouse.

The appearance maintains the same dish-shaped design, but the new appearance is more rounded. What is Chromecast?

Chromecast is a thumb-sized media streaming device. Once it is plugged into the HDMI communication port of your TV, you can use it with Android phones/tablets, iPhone?, iPad?, Mac?/Windows? Use your laptop or Chromebook to put your favorite entertainment content and apps on the big TV screen.

On the package, there are applications/network services that support ChromeCast (the screen is full of partners’ trademarks Computer web platforms can be directly connected to projection, and if it is a mobile phone, Android can project full screen (Mirror mapping), and iOS mobile phones or tablets require program support. If it is a computer, Windows and Mac can use Google Chrome browser supports Mirror mapping screen (single web page or full screen)

The same cables and transformers are included, and the use of 5V/1A transformers and MicroUSB cables is maintained

The strange thing is that compared to the previous second-generation ChromeCast and ChromeCase Ultra, the magnetic suction method for wires has been "removed" in this new model, but thinking about it, it doesn't seem to be too big apart from the carrying situation. That's the difference.

So what’s new in the new version of ChromeCast? Small changes in appearance: The magnetic wire storage design is removed. The speed is faster than the previous generation. 18 Quick connection, super convenient for immediate projection!

ChromeCast will automatically start after connecting to the TV or monitor. It only needs to be installed and set up once. Then you can easily use ChromeCast (2015) to watch videos and play games by simply selecting the screen to transfer. game!

The main thing is to first install the ChromeCast program on your mobile phone and then use your mobile phone to set up ChromeCast to connect to the Wifi at home.

Basically, the feature of ChromeCast is that it can play videos, online data and even game screens asynchronously. As long as the supported program can simply use a "click to cast" action, it can If you want to watch it, you can wirelessly project it to a TV or monitor, and you can still use your phone at the same time.

For example, when you open Youtube, there will be a wireless projection button in the upper right corner of the video.

Press it to project wirelessly, and the control is controlled by your mobile phone, and you can leave to any application. For example, while watching a video, you can continue to scroll through Facebook on your mobile phone

Of course Netflix also supports it

Mobile phone screen mirroring is also possible

If the program does not support it, You can also directly project the screen of your mobile phone in a 1:1 mirroring manner. Basically, it can be used on any device running Android 4.2.2 or above. As long as you turn on "Project Screen Audio" in the App, you can include any screen on your phone. App or game operations are projected onto an external screen.