Chromecast facts for kids
Chromecast is a small device made by Google. It helps you show videos, pictures, and more from your phone, tablet, or computer directly onto your TV screen! You just plug it into a special port on your TV called an HDMI port.
Chromecast needs a Wi-Fi connection to work. It also needs a phone, tablet, or computer to control what you watch. Many popular apps work with Chromecast. These include Spotify, YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu.
How Chromecast Works
The Chromecast device has an HDMI plug that goes into your TV. It also has a micro-USB port for power. You can power it using a USB port on your TV or with a power adapter that comes with it. Once plugged in and connected to Wi-Fi, you can use your phone or tablet to "cast" content. This means you send the video or music from your device to the Chromecast. The Chromecast then plays it on your TV.
Different Kinds of Chromecast
Over the years, Google has made different versions of Chromecast. The first ones were simple and just showed content from your other devices.
More recently, Google released the Chromecast with Google TV. This version is a bit different. It has a USB-C port instead of a micro-USB port for power. It can also show videos in very high quality, up to 4K resolution. The Chromecast with Google TV also comes with a remote control. This means you can browse and choose shows right on your TV screen without always needing your phone.
Images for kids
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A first-generation Chromecast plugged into the HDMI port of a TV
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The first-generation video-capable Chromecast
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The second-generation video capable Chromecast
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A Chromecast Audio device connected to the auxiliary (AUX) port of a powered speaker
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Chromecast Ultra
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The third-generation Chromecast
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Chromecast with Google TV is the first device in the product line to have an on-screen user interface that can be navigated with a remote control.
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A retail display stand for Chromecast
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See also
In Spanish: Google Chromecast para niños
