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Google Chromecast
Need a smarter way to enjoy your favourite content? With a Google Chromecast, you can easily stream movies, TV shows, music, and more with the Google TV operating system. You can google cast content your favourite content to your Chromecast which offers access to over 10,000 apps, including Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, Spotify, and many others. Setting up a Google Chromecast is straightforward; simply plug it into your TV’s HDMI port and connect to Wi-Fi. Beyond streaming, integrate it with Smart Home Devices to control lighting, view your video doorbell feed, and even check the weather using Google Assistant. Navigate effortlessly with the TV Remote Controls designed for a smooth experience. Whether you're watching on a standard TV or a 4K TV, a Chromecast Streaming Device enhances your home entertainment setup. Shop online or visit us in-store at The Good Guys for great deals and expert advice.
Upgrade any TV from dumb to smart easily with a Google Chromecast including Google TV.
Get into all the latest TV shows, movies, music and much more content on Google TV with a Chromecast. Learn all about its features and if a Chromecast is right for you below.
A Google Chromecast is a small Streaming Device that plugs into a TV's HDMI port and allows streaming video, music, photos and more from phones, tablets or a laptop directly to the TV. Stream shows, movies, videos, music, sports, and other content from apps like Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, Disney+, HBO Max and thousands more. Cast content playing on your phone or tablet to your TV with just a tap of a button.
View photos and videos on a big screen TV by casting from apps like Google Photos. Play music from apps like Spotify, Pandora, YouTube Music etc. and enjoy the audio from the TV's speakers, Soundbar or Hi-Fi Sound System. Cast a Chrome browser tab so any website or web content can be displayed on the TV, which is great for viewing recipes, presentations, documents and more.
Use a phone as a remote control for the Chromecast while casting content to pause, play, rewind or forward what's playing without needing a separate remote. Casting works with both Android and iOS devices with compatible casting apps. Chromecasts are compact and different models can provide up to 4K video quality.
A Google Chromecast is designed to be very versatile in terms of device compatibility and what types of apps it can stream from. Compatible devices include Android Phones & Tablets, iPhones & iPads, Laptops & Computers both Windows and Mac, along with any device that has apps with Google Cast technology built-in. Some of the most popular compatible apps & services available are YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, Spotify, Pandora and web browsers like Chrome via tab casting. These are just a few of the thousands of apps with Cast technology.
To connect to any standard HD TV, 4K TV or smart TV, Chromecasts require a HDMI port and they can work with any TV connected sound system. Chromecasts also require a WiFi network connection over 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz with a recommended minimum internet speed of 1.5 Mbps download. Chromecast is built to provide a lot of flexibility working with all major mobile and desktop operating systems, thousands of different media apps and a wide range of TVs new and old.
Setting up a Google Chromecast to start streaming to your TV is quick and straightforward. First plug the Chromecast device into the TVs HDMI port - most HDTVs have an open HDMI slot to easily insert the Chromecast into providing both video and audio connectivity. Next connect the Chromecast USB power cable - it will either come with a wall adapter or USB cable to provide power to the device, simply connect it just like charging a smartphone.
Then connect it to WiFi by using the Google Home app on a smartphone to select the WiFi network name, enter the password and allow the Chromecast to join. This allows it to communicate with compatible internet-connected devices and apps. To use certain subscription streaming services, once connected to WiFi link video apps like Netflix or YouTube to the Google account to be able to quickly cast content to the TV.
From here, start casting content by opening a compatible app like YouTube or Spotify on a phone, tablet or computer then tap the Cast button from within the app to seamlessly send the content to the big screen TV. While casting use the device as a remote to pause, play, control volume and more right from the casting device with no separate remote needed.
The Google Chromecast with Google TV 4K model is the go-to choice for most people. With 4K HDR streaming, on-screen home view, including Dolby Atmos for surround sound, and 8GB of built-in storage to download apps and games. It comes with a remote control to support easy navigation directly from Chromecast itself, a voice control, and easy interface that pulls together all your favourite streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Disney+ into one place. It’s perfect if you want everything organised and easy to access. Pair it with a high-quality Soundbar for immersive audio or consider a TV Wall Mount to complete your setup.
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