Videos and images stored in your mobile phone appear more attractive on a television screen, like posters or movies, respectively - especially for viewing during a family gathering.
Fantastic wireless gadgets are out there that can help you have the best media-streaming experience. Here are some of the best options available in the market.
Apple TV
This is a steal for an iPhone user. Stream your media directly from your iPhone or iPad with this device. The latest Apple TV (4th generation) iteration brings the ability to stream 4K videos. The remote that comes in the box is quite intuitive and smooth to use.
Apple TV also packs live TV streaming. Additionally, it homes an A10X Fusion chip which brings a decent gaming experience. Siri’s voice support is a major advantage.
Apple TV comes in two iterations of storage space—one with 32GB and the other with 64GB. It is priced around ₹12,900 for the 32GB version.
Amazon Firestick
Amazon Fire TV is a very popular choice among the casting devices available today. Amazon Fire Stick comes with an 8GB storage capacity, which is expandable up to 200GB. The remote control is compact and easy to use.
You can stream the local content of your mobile through the Firestick. There is an option to choose unlimited access to the content in Amazon Prime Video application. Other online media streaming applications that are supported include Youtube, Netflix, Hotstar and many more. Amazon Firestick also offers off-the-shelf games for its users to play. Amidst everything, the support of Amazon’s AI, Alexa, makes the device a great choice to go for.
It is priced around ₹4000.
Google Chromecast 2
Of course, Google Chromecast is what made wireless casting popular. The prices have come down with the regular upgrades of Chromecast, which is why it is a safe option to go for.
This story is from the January 2018 edition of Electronics For You.
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