![]() Left: 2015 Chromecast Right: New 2018 Chromecast Dan Baker/Digital Trends That has always been the key selling point, and it remains unchanged for the third generation. The best reason to own a Chromecast is intuitive streaming (or “casting”) from virtually any streaming app on your mobile device. The app walks you through setup in minutes just plug in, follow the directions, and you’ll be streaming in no time. The closest thing would be Google’s Home app, which is updated fairly regularly and offers features like voice search and integration with other Google Home hardware. Unlike virtually all other streamers, Chromecasts don’t have an interface, per se. (Sorry, we couldn’t help ourselves.) As before, the device comes with a long USB cable and wall adapter for plugging into either your TV or outlet. Other than a minor makeover, the only noticeable design change is that Google has done away with the magnet at the back, so even if your TV’s backside sports a metal facade, you’ll have to dangle your dongle. ![]() We’ll also give Google very minor props for making the new box slightly easier to open. The new device is maybe a sliver thicker, but it feels sleeker thanks to its more modern, matte-plastic shell and monochromatic color scheme (available in “chalk” or “charcoal”). The third generation follows suit, offering a design that’s strikingly similar to both its predecessor and 2017’s 4K HDR-ready Chromecast Ultra. Released in 2015, the second-generation Chromecast was the first to ditch the flash-drive look for a puck design. (Editor’s note: This review has been updated to add information about new support for Prime Video following Amazon and Google’s truce.) Out of the box Google ends support for the original Chromecast What is Google TV? Here’s everything you need to know The best Google TVs of 2023: from TCL, Sony, and Hisense
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