google chrome chromecast extension for mac

There are a few workarounds, but they are far from convenient.

The Chromecast 2 followed in 2015 and enjoyed a rather long shelf life.

Google has now introduced the third generation Chromecast, which brings with it incremental updates in the form of a slightly refreshed design and 15 percent faster performance.

The Google Chromecast 3 is priced at Rs.

Flipkart in India.

The petite retail box contains the Chromecast itself, a 5W power adapter, a long Micro-USB cable, and the usual documentation.

Just like the Chromecast 2, this new device sports a hockey-puck-like design with an HDMI cable sticking out from one end.

It has a matte finish, which looks sleek, and attracts less dust and scratches than its glossy predecessor.

There are two colour variants on offer internationally, Chalk White and Charcoal Black, but only the latter is available in India as of now.

The HDMI plug no longer magnetically attaches to the back of the device, which is a design regression in our opinion, as the Chromecast now dangles helplessly from whatever its plugged into.

Theres a button right next to the Micro-USB port that can be used to reset the device.

The Chromecast 3 still uses the old Micro-USB port Setting up the Chromecast 3 is as simple as connecting the device to your television, downloading the Google Home app from the Play Store or App Store, and following the on-screen instructions.

The Google Chromecast is still completely dependent on other devices, and lacks a dedicated user interface.

Theres no UI or remote, which can be quite inconvenient at times, for example when you receive a voice call in the middle of binging videos that are beings streamed from your smartphone.

It is also a hassle to constantly wake your phone to get to the playback controls on the lock screen.

It lets you change various Chromecast settings and highlights trending content from compatible apps on your phone.

At the moment, the Chromecast 3 supports more than 800 apps including Hotstar, SonyLIV, Voot, Netflix, Gaana, and Jio Cinema.

Googles own apps such as YouTube, Google Photos, Google Play Movies, and Google Play Music are of course also compatible.

All you have to do is tap the Cast icon in any compatible app, and you are good to go.

Google claims a 15 percent performance improvement vis-a-vis the Chromecast 2.

There is definitely less delay in terms of hitting the Cast button and having the content actually start playing on your television, but it still is far from instantaneous.

Of course, this depends greatly on the speed of your broadband connection.

Android users can also mirror their smartphones screen to the TV.

Just launch the Google Home app and tap the Cast Screen button, and the Chromecast will mirror your entire screen onto the TV.

Sadly, the experience is less than ideal, with occasional frame-rate drops and judders.

Google Chrome Chromecast Extension For Mac