Chromecast Apple TV -, The external differences
Already externally, the differences between Chromecast and Apple TV: While the Chromecast a HDMI Stick, belongs to the Apple TV to the Set-Top-boxes.
- While you plug Chromecast into a HDMI Port on the TV and a USB Port must supply, is the Installation of Apple TVs, more complex, and takes under the TV more space.
- The difference is also apparent in the price: While the Apple TV between 90 and 100 euros to beech suggests, get Google Chromecast from 35 euros.
Chromecast or Apple TV
The content: What are the two TV boxes play?
Both Google as well as Apple's device as a Streaming device for sale. However, both devices do not play the Same:
- The Apple TV is capable of, your local files from a PC on the network to play. The limited, however, exclusively on the content in your iTunes library. iTunes must always be started, if you on TV with your Apple TV to access content like.
- In addition, the Apple TV, but is also capable of AirPlay. With this function, you can send content from your iPhone or iPad wirelessly to your Apple TV. So consider, for example, YouTube Videos, websites or games on the TV. This is especially handy when you want to show people something.
- The Same is also with the HDMI Stick from Google is possible. However, each App is not able to send content to the Chromecast. Remedy creates here, however, is "AllCast" , whose functions we are already in a different practical tip are presented. With this App, you can play photos, Videos and music from your Android device over the Chromecast.
Additional features: What is Apple TV and Chromecast can still otherwise?
Both the Apple TV and the Chromecast Stick have away from the standard Streaming functions, additional functions and Apps:
- The Apple TV contains several applications that are already installed out of the box. In this way, you can buy movies and TV shows from the iTunes Store or rent, and then to your TV. Furthermore, there are also applications for other Streaming services like Watchever or Maxdome.
- Also Chromecast is basically in the location, content Streaming services to play - if the Apps support this feature. The beginning makes here, for example, the Streaming service Watchever, which recently its Android App with an Update provided has. In this way, you can send Videos from the App directly to your Chromecast and watch them on your TV.
- To find out which Apps are compatible with Chromecast, we recommend you a free Android App Cast Store for Chromecast. The App lists all the known Apps that work with the HDMI Stick.
- An advantage of the Apple TV, which should be called, is the Jailbreak: do you Own a Apple TV 2. Generation, you can use your Apple TV to Jailbreak with additional features. This is not the Chromecast as possible. However, the Google System is also more open than Apple TV Box.
Conclusion: Apple TV or maybe Chromecast?
Both TV boxes have their clear benefits and groups and use for different user areas:
- If you have more than one Apple and iOS devices and use regularly, we advise you to clear the Apple TV. The devices work perfectly with each other, and thanks to the Airplay function, connect your iPhone and iPad with the TV. Despite its small size, you have to accept it but that the Apple TV requires its place under the TV.
- The Chromecast disappears, however, in the HDMI input behind your TV and not more. With Apple devices, you are stuck with the Chromecast quasi, which is why Google's device is clearly aimed at Android users.
- Basically, the two devices work very similar, although the Chromecast has a more attractive price. In addition, developers can customize their Apps for the Google Stick, and so the function scope is steadily expanding - without a Jailbreak. At duration, you will be able to with the Chromecast more than the Apple TV.
In addition to Google's HDMI Stick, but there are numerous other Alternatives to the Apple TV. How the Chromecast does it exactly work, read in a further practical tip.
