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1. MADE BY
AMANPREET SINGH
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2. CONTENTS
 INTRODUCTION
 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
 SETUP
 WORKING
 SUPPORTED OS
 LIST OF APPS USED WITH CHROMECAST
 CAST WEB TO YOUR TV
 PROS AND CONS
 REFERENCE

3. INTRODUCTION
 Chromecast is a small thumb size dongle developed by
Google that plugs into a HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface) port of a smart TV which allows us
to cast media from our computer or mobile device via
WiFi network using internet onto bigger TV screen.

4.  Chromecast dongle comes with 2.4ghz radio
frequency to communicate with mobile
devices ,tablets and computer. It comes with
micro usb cable and power adapter
 We can play movies and TV shows with
resolution as high as 1080p.Almost all the
web and mobile applications are compatible
with this dongle. It cost 35$ only.
 We can also perform other function like
make phone calls ,send messages ,check
emails while using chromecast.

5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
 Chromecast is 2.4 inches in length with the weight of just 34
grams.
 It has HDMI output connector on one end and micro usb port on
the other end.
 It has reset button and also LED status light
 It has 512 MB of RAM and 2GB of flash memory
 It has built in WIFI and Bluetooth

6. HOW TO SETUP CHROMECAST
 Plug in: Plug Chromecast into your TV using micro usb
cable and power adapter
 Connect: connect both the chromecast and mobile
device,tablet or laptop to same WI-FI home network.
 Set up: Download the Chromecast app on your
smartphone, tablet or laptop to set up your Chromecast.
 Watch: Cast videos, movies, TV shows and more from
your smartphone, tablet or laptop directly onto your TV.

7. HOW CHROMECAST WORKS

8. WORKING
Chromecast has 2 components:
 DIAL (Discovery and launch protocol)
 REST Service
 DIAL Protocol was developed by netflix and youtube which is owned by
Google. This protocol is being integrated into devices and apps by various
manufactures and content provider.
 DIAL protocol allows the DIAL client to locate the DIAL server device
running on the same WIFI network. In the case of Chromecast, your phone,
tablet or laptop act as a client and the Chromecast itself is the server.
 REST protocol then receives the HTTP request from the client
device(mobile,laptop,tablet,pc) to launch the applications on the server
device(chromecast).

9.  To set up chromecast we also have to install
special app called chromecast app or a chrome
extension depending upon on what device we
are using as a media launcher. Once it’s set
up,we can launch any application to cast on the
bigger screen of the TV.

10. Supported Operating Systems:
 Android 2.3 and higher
 iOS 6.0 and higher
 Windows 7 and higher
 Mac OS 10.7 and higher
 Chrome OS (on a Chromebook running Chrome 28
& higher)

11. APPS THAT CAN LAUNCHED ON CHROMECAST
Some of the most popular apps that can run on chromecast are below
 Youtube
 Play store
 Google Play Music
 HBO GO
 Chrome
 Hulu Plus
 Netflix
 UFC.TV
 watchEspn
 Plex
 Google+
 Songza
 Red Bull.TV
 Vevo
 Viki
 RealPlayer Cloud
 Just Dance now
 CastPad

12. CAST WEB TO YOUR TV
 With chromecast ,we can easily cast whatever we are
surfing on the web straight from our laptop or Pc directly
to our TV.
 For this purpose,we have to add Google cast extension to
chrome browser

13. PROS AND CONS OF CHROMECAST
PROS
 Very affordable(cost 35$ only).
 Supported apps work well.
 Chrome tab casting is very useful.
 Easy setup.
 Works on multiple platforms.
CONS
 It does not support Windows phones.
 Only limited apps can be used with Chromecast. But Google
provides updates regularly to support other apps.

14. REFRENCES
http://www.google.co.in/chrome/devices/chromecast/
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/chromecast.htm
http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/chromecast-features/
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Chromecast+Teardown/16069
http://bgr.com/2014/10/08/chromecast-ios-app-update-features/