Chromecast built-in uses the cloud to stream content to your TV, so you get HD video (and Ultra High Definition video using select devices and apps) with high-quality sound. Send texts and accept calls while streaming without disrupting what’s playing on the TV or draining your phone’s battery.
When I was writing we ran into the question “What does chromecast with google tv do?”.
The Chromecast with Google TV remote can control your TV as well. It supports HDMI-CEC, which is a protocol that allows HDMI devices to talk to each other, allowing for multiple devices to be controlled by a single remote. The remote is able to turn on/off the TV, switch inputs (to the Chromecast input, only), adjust volume and mute.
As far as features go, the Chromecast with Google TV borrows quite a bit from the Chromecast Ultra, offering 4K, HDR, and Dolby Vision support. Dolby Atmos and 5.1 surround sound support are also onboard.
A question we ran across in our research was “Is Chromecast free with YouTube TV?”.
For a limited time, Google is giving new You. Tube TV subscribers a free Chromecast with Google TV. So if you sign up for You. Tube TV for a month, you can get a Chromecast for free.
How do I Manage my Chromecast?
To manage your Chromecast, use the Google Home app or Google Cast browser extension. Importantly, there’s no user interface and no remote required – all the control comes from your phone or computer. You can also cast your Android screen to your TV, or from particular apps on your phone, to your Chromecast, to share music or photos, for example.
What apps can you watch on Chromecast?
Unlike other smart TV sticks (looking at you, Amazon Fire and NOW TV), Google Chromecast is compatible with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and NOW TV apps. The device also works with most other major streaming apps including Disney+, Britbox, BBC i. Player, All4, ITV Hub, My5, and UKTV Play.
While we were reading we ran into the query “Can you use your phone as a remote for Chromecast?”.
One answer is that later this year, those with the Chromecast With Google TV will be able to use their phones as a remote for the streamer on Android 11 and 12 via the Quick Settings menu. 9to5Google reports that the remote feature is coming to i. OS via the Google Home app, too.