Google at the launch in California presented the second generation media player for TVs Chromecast and specialized player for streaming music Chromecast Audio.
Audio Chromecast is a wireless repeater of audio content for mobile devices running iOS and Android. The appliance must be connected to speakers, after which the user using the mobile application establishes a wireless connection with your gadget. Supported RCA connectors, “mini Jack” and optical input. After the connection is established, the application will start to broadcast on Chromecast Audio the sound from the phone. Thus any speaker system in the house becomes wireless.
Google also introduced the second generation hardware media player Chromecast. Updated TV stick, like the first-generation model, released in 2013, is connected to the TV via HDMI and draws power via Micro-USB, but at the same time differs from it by a considerable number of innovations. In particular, he has a case in the shape of a washer, due to which more resembles a USB flash drive.
This design was conceived with the aim of improving functionality: HDMI connector, for example, now not rigidly integrated in the housing and is located outside of the flexible flat cable, facilitating use of Chromecast if the TV is hanging close to the wall. inside the round case is a system of three antennas, while the first generation of chain had only one. The Chromecast list of supported technologies of wireless data transfer has also increased — now it includes Wi-Fi standard 802.11 ac and the 5 GHz band.
Audio Chromecast and Chromecast is available for $35. At first, the novelty will be sold only in 17 countries where we operate branded online store Google Store, but then new items will appear and in other regions at local retailers.
