Google Chromecast Group ix cse 100
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The document discusses Google Chromecast, covering its hardware and software specifications, supported operating systems, installation requirements, and the range of compatible apps. It compares Chromecast with other media streamers like Roku and Apple TV, highlighting advantages and limitations. The conclusion emphasizes Chromecast's affordability and its potential for broad compatibility as more apps are developed.
Google Chromecast Group ix cse 100
- 3. Points to be covered Introduction What’s under the hood? Features & Operation Supported Apps Supported Countries Item 1 Installation Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 Item 5 Item 6 Tasfia(201414042)3
- 4. Why Google Chromecast is the best? Points to be covered Which is better? Limitations Release & Review Conclusions Questions Item 7 Item 8 Item 9 Item 10 Item 11 Name(20141404X) Item 12 4
- 6. What is Chromecast? Figure - 1 Tasfia(201414042)6
- 9. Output: HDMI, CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) compatible Wireless Standards: 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz only) Chip: Marvell 88DE3005(Armada 1500-mini) RAM: Micron DDR3L 512 MB Power: USB (USB cable and power adapter included) Flash Storage : 2 GB Wireless Security: WEP, WPA/WPA2 Max. Output Video Resolution: 1080p Tasfia(201414042)9
- 11. The Google Cast SDK help developers to handle "second-screen interactions" Two components: a sender app and a receiver app. Uses APIs provided by the SDK The sender app : a vendor's existing Android or iOS mobile app, or desktop Web app Under the hood, sender apps can detect receiver devices on the same local network, establish a secure channel, and exchange messages. Supports: MPEG- DASH, HTTP Live Streaming, and the Microsoft Smooth Streaming Protocol. The receiver app : Web app executing in a Chrome browser-like environment resident on the cast receiver device. Tasfia(201414042)11
- 12. Dial Protocol Chromecast uses the DIAL (DIscovery And Launch) protocol, co-developed by Netflix and YouTube, to search for available devices on a WiFi network. Tasfia(201414042)12
- 13. Operating system Chromecast is running a simplified version of Chrome OS. Many developers the device is more Android than ChromeOS. Google lists Chromecast operating system updates on the Chrome Releases blog. As with Chrome OS devices, Chromecast operating system updates are downloaded automatically without notification. Tasfia(201414042)13
- 15. Android Android 2.3 or higher iOS iOS 6 or higher Windows Windows 7 or higher MAC OS MAC OS 10.7 or higher Chrome OS Chrome OS 28 or higher Tasfia(201414042)15
- 17. We need the following requirements to set up Chromecast A display device with an HDMI input Access to an available power outlet or an available USB port Access to a secure wireless network A Mac, Windows or Chromebook computer, or an Android or iOS smartphone or tablet Asif(201414043)17
- 18. We can connect Chromecast to TV in a few simple steps Plug one end of the USB power cable into Chromecast and the other end of the cable into USB port Plug Chromecast into any open HDMI input on TV Figure - 3 Asif(201414043)18
- 20. Chromecast works in two ways : The use of mobile apps and web apps Tab-casting Asif(201414043)20
- 21. Web apps & Mobile Apps Control program selection , playback and volume use of local version of chrome browser supported apps: Android and iOS mobile apps while using of other functions- • user can answer phone call • can use other apps • no disruption of playback Asif(201414043)21
- 22. Tab casting- This beta feature can mirror most content from the web browser google chrome . The quality of the image depends on the processing power of the computer and minimum system requirements apply to video streaming. Asif(201414043)22
- 24. There are well over 100 apps and games available across Android, iOS and Chrome that are compatible with Google’s new Chromecast streaming stick. Google opened the SDK(Software Development Kit) to all developers on February 3, 2014. Google improved the SDK's reliability and accommodated the developers who sought a quick and easy way to cast a photo to a television without a lot of coding. Google made the SDK a part of the Google Play Services framework, thereby giving users access to new apps without having to update Android itself. Now chromecast supports a wide range of apps such as-Netfix,HBO GO,Hulu Plus,Pandora,Youtube,Crackle,Rdio,Google Play Movies & TV,Google Play Music,Songza,Red Bull TV,VEVO,Plex,PostTV,ViKi,BBC iPlayer,RealPlayer Cloud etc. Asif(201414043)24
- 25. NETFLIX HBO GO HULU PLUS PANDORA YOUTUBE CRACKLE Rdio PLEX RED BULL TV VIKI VEVO GOOGLE PLAY MOVIES & TV POST TV GOOGLE PLAY MUSIC SONGZA REAL PLAYER Asif(201414043)25
- 26. Supported Countries Google Chromecast was announced on July 24, 2013 and made available for purchase on the same day in the United States. On March 18,2014 Google made Chromecast available in an additional 11 countries : Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and the UK. There are also local casting apps for local residents like “BBC iPlayer” in the UK, “France TV Pluzz” and “SFR TV” in France, and “Watchever” in Germany. More apps are on the way too. Asif(201414043)26
- 27. USA ITALY CANADA DENMARK GERMANY FINLAND FRANCE NETHERLANDS NORWAY SWEDEN SPAIN UK Asif(201414043)27
- 28. Which is better? There are many media streamers. And the top 3 toppers are – Chromecast, Roku 3 & Apple TV. Mehedi(201414045)28
- 29. Chromecast friendly with any iOS, Android, Mac, or Windows app cross-platform compatibility full device functionality without interrupting media streaming slower and buggy in full computer-mirroring Apple TV limited to iOS devices and Macs no cross-platform compatibility in most cases , that can’t be done faster in full computer- mirroring Mehedi(201414045)29
- 30. Chromecast supports only 100+ apps able to imitate HTPC successfully weak content discovery feature fully functional screen- mirroring Roku supports 750+ apps unable to imitate HTPC very easy and comfortable content discovery feature no screen-mirroring Mehedi(201414045)30
- 31. Topics of Comparison Chromecast Roku Apple TV Price $35 $49 - $99 $93 Form factor Stick Stick or box Box Major proprietary apps Google Play Movies & TV, Google Play Music None iTunes Movies and TV shows, iTunes Music, iTunes Radio Games Yes, playable via phone/tablet Yes, playable via remote No Control App only (no physical remote) Physical remote, app Physical remote, app Screen mirroring via Chrome browser, other apps No via AirPlay Cross-platform search No Yes No Parental Controls No No Basic per-app passcode restrictions Mehedi(201414045)31
- 32. Limitations lack of adequate applications absence of a cross platform search capability absence of onscreen user interference poor performance in screen mirroring limited use on android limited tab extension Mosaddek(201414044)32
- 33. Why google Chromecast is the best? cheap second screen experience portable almost all os compatibility tab casting app support, development and the future Mosaddek(201414044)33
- 34. Release & Review On October 19, 2013, the Chromecast mobile app was released outside of the US for the first time. Nilay Patel of The Verge gave the Chromecast an 8.5/10 score in his review, saying, “It seems like the Chromecast might actually deliver on all that potential, but Google still has a lot of work to do”. David Pogue of The New York Times praised the device for its $35 retail price, saying, "It's already a fine price for what this gadget does, and it will seem better and better the more video apps are made to work with it.“ Gizmodo gave the device a positive review, highlighting the ease of setup and sharing video. In comparing the device to competitors, the review said, "Chromecast has plenty of potential given that its SDK is just a few days old." Chromecast was made available in the US for purchase online on July 24, 2013. Afsana(201414042)34
- 35. Conclusions While there are plenty of alternatives out there to make a television smarter, Chromecast is one of the most affordable yet functional. What it lacks in apps now is made up for by its support for browser tab sharing. It works for both Android and iOS opens up its potential user base even wider. With a little time, after it was released internationally, it became the new device developers can't ignore when making apps. Its simplicity of use makes Chromecast a viable upgrade for anyone that enjoys streaming online video, music and photos. Google has committed to launching the device more broadly & internationally with the intent of adding to the library of compatible apps, ultimately setting consumer expectations that every app will be "castable". Afsana(201414042)35
- 36. Questions 36