Google introduced the new Chromecast streaming device and the Chromecast Audio to turn speakers in your home into a wireless audio streaming device. We unboxed these recently, check out the unboxing video.
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Box Contents
- Google Chromecast (2015) in Black color
- Micro USB cable
- 2-pin Charger (5V-1A)
The new Chromecast comes in a circular design and has a small built-in HDMI cable. The puck clips to the HDMI cable with a magnet and it comes with Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5Ghz) support.
Chromecast 2 lets you cast content from mobile apps and PCs, Macs, Chromebook or laptops from Chrome browser to your TV at 1080p resolution.
Apart from the HDMI port, it has a power button a microUSB port for charging.
The Chromecast Audio lets you connect it to your loudspeaker’s AUX input port and cast audio from Android, iOS devices, Chromebook, Mac and Windows laptops to the speakers. You just need to press the cast button in music apps to start casting. It also has Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5Ghz) support, similar to the Chromecast.
Box Contents
- Chromecast Audio in Black color
- Stereo 3.5 mm analog audio cable
- Micro USB cable
- 2-pin Charger (5V-1A)
Apart from the 3.5mm audio jack, it has a power button a microUSB port for charging. The Google Chromecast 2 and Chromecast Audio are priced at $35 each (Rs. 2270 approx.). Google did not confirm when these are expected to launch in India at the launch of new Nexus smartphones last week.