The Chromecast is part of a category of products called set-top boxes, and they are specifically designed to let you stream video from the Internet to your TV. The exact sources from which you can stream vary from device to device, but the Chromecast will allow you to stream from Netflix, Google Play, Hulu Plus and HBO Go, with new services being added on a regular basis. It’s important to note, however, that the Chromecast does not come with a remote control. Instead it relies on you to use your smartphone, tablet or computer to control it. You can read this article to get an idea of how you would stream Netflix to your TV from an iPhone, you can read this article to learn how to stream Netflix from an iPad, or you can read this article to learn how to stream a tab from the Google Chrome Web browser on your computer. Compatible apps on Android phones, iPhones and iPads have built in support for Chromecast streaming, making it very easy to search for content in the app on your device, then send that content to the Chromecast so you can watch it on your TV. For additional information about the Chromecast, you can also read our full review here, which shows you what you will receive in the box along with the Chromecast, as well as providing some additional impressions about using the device, along with some notes on the performance. I really enjoy using my Chromecast, as does everyone I know that has already purchased one. Its’ low price makes it very accessible, and its’ simple functionality with iPhones and Android phones makes it very easy to use. If you have been wanting to get more out of your Netflix subscription by watching it on your TV, then the Chromecast is the device for you. After receiving his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Computer Science he spent several years working in IT management for small businesses. However, he now works full time writing content online and creating websites. His main writing topics include iPhones, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Android, and Photoshop, but he has also written about many other tech topics as well. Read his full bio here.
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