Google launches the new Chromecast for Rs 3,499

Google has launched the all-new Chromecast in India. Since the launch of the first Chromecast in 2013, today there are hundreds of compatible apps and content to cast from the smartphone to TV, and with this newest addition to ‘Made by Google’ family of products brings in the best of hardware, software, and AI together.

Priced at Rs 3,499, the new Chromecast is available now in Charcoal exclusively on Flipkart and comes with one-year Sony LIV Premium subscription along with a six-month Gaana Plus subscription.

With a new design, Chromecast blends in perfectly with the home decor and the rest of the Made by Google family. The new 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.” ( Don't forget to subscribe to Netflix to get started)           

Google’s newest Chromecast also supports streaming in 1080p at 60 frames per second, giving viewers a more lifelike image.

With the Ambient Mode, one can personalise their TV with constantly updating stream of the best and latest photos taken of friends and family from Google Photos. With new Live Albums from Google Photos, users can enjoy photos of people and pets they care about and skip blurry photos and duplicates — all without lifting a finger. New photos will show up automatically on their TV — no uploading hassles.