Official Google Australia Blog: 5 reasons why we love the new Chromecast

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5 reasons why we love the new Chromecast

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

We launched our first Chromecast in 2013 with the aim to make it easy to get your favorite content right from your phone to your TV. With thousands of compatible apps to cast from, people are tapping the Cast button more than ever. And since Chromecast, the Made by Google family of products has continued to grow, bringing the best of hardware, software, and AI together. So for this 5th year of Chromecast, we wanted to share the top 5 reasons we’re excited about our newest Chromecast:

Fits right in. With a new design, Chromecast blends in with your decor and the rest of the Made by Google family.

Stream hands-free. Chromecast and Google Home work seamlessly together. Just say what you want to watch from compatible services, like YouTube or Netflix, and control your TV just by asking. Try, “Hey Google, play Lost in Space from Netflix.” (You’ll need a Netflix subscription to get started).

Picture perfect at 60fps. Our newest Chromecast supports streaming in 1080p at 60 frames per second, giving you a more lifelike image. So when you’re watching the game, it will feel even more like you’re there.

More than a screen, it’s a canvas. With Ambient Mode, you can personalize your TV with a constantly updating stream of the best and latest photos taken by you, your friends and your family from Google Photos. With new Live Albums from Google Photos, you can enjoy photos of people and pets you care about and skip blurry photos and duplicates- all without lifting a finger. New photos will show up automatically on your TV - no uploading hassles.

And still has an RRP of just $59. So it’s the perfect gift this upcoming holiday season for the streamer in your life.

The new Chromecast is available in Charcoal in Australia from the Google Store, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Officeworks, The Good Guys, and other major retailers.