Google has released a feature for Chromecast announced at Google I/O this year – Android device screen mirroring. The update today brings the much-desired feature to all Chromecast-capable devices, and makes Google Cast much more similar to Apple’s competing AirPlay offering for iOS devices.

The “Cast Screen” option will now show up in the navigation drawer of the dedicated Chromecast app, which is available from the Google Play store. If you happen to own a Nexus device, you’ll also see the option right in the quick settings menu, so you don’t have to go the Chromecast app itself.

On stage at I/O, Google showed off the feature by browsing Google Earth on a projector connected to a Chromecast running on the presenter’s Android device. It should work with any apps that run on your Android phone or tablet, however, meaning that developers don’t have to have Chromecast compatibility built in to their software for it to have to have basic compatibility with Google’s streaming stick.

The update is in beta and will come to select devices from Samsung, HTC, LG and others over the coming days according to Google, with the 1.7 update to Chromecast. As usual, it may take a while to roll out everywhere, so be patient, even if it’s hard as this should add a lot to the existing Chromecast experience.

Chromecast is the easy way to enjoy online video and music on your TV. Plug it into any HDTV and control it with your existing smartphone, tablet, or laptop. No remotes required. Cast your favorites from Google Play, YouTube, Netflix, and Chrome* to your TV with the press of a button.

Product Features

Content you love, with even more to follow

Chromecast currently supports Netflix, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Google Play Music. Chromecast will automatically update to work with a growing number of apps.

No learning curve

Chromecast taps into the same app and browsing experience you're familiar with on your smartphone, tablet, and laptop, so there's nothing new to learn. Just open a supported app, press the cast icon, then sit back and enjoy.

Remote-free

Browse for what to watch, control playback, and adjust the volume using the smartphone, tablet, or laptop you already know how to use.

Works across platforms

Chromecast works with Android smartphones and tablets, iPhone® and iPad® devices, Chrome for Windows, Chrome for Mac®, and Chromebook Pixel. Support for other Chromebooks coming soon.

Multitask without interruption

Switch to another app, open a new browser tab, or let your device go into sleep mode while you continue to watch your favorites on the TV, all without draining the battery on your smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Cast the Web to your TV*

With Chromecast, cast a Chrome browser tab with anything from photos to music to video from your Windows or Mac laptop or Chromebook Pixel to your TV at home.

Plug in and play

Get started in 3 easy steps: Plug Chromecast into your TV, connect it to Wi-Fi, then cast videos and more from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop to your TV.

Stays out of sight

Chromecast is designed to plug directly into the back of your TV, slipping out of view. It's a small device in its category, making it easy to set up on any TV in your house.

For everyone

Friends and family can use your Chromecast with their phones and tablets without having to set up anything, as long as they're connected to the Wi-Fi network at your house.

High-definition entertainment

Chromecast supports up to 1080p video resolution, so you won't lose picture quality from high-def sources.

*Casting from Chrome feature is currently in beta.

Warranty Terms - Labor	1 year
Height	0.5 inches
Width	1.4 inches
Depth	2.8 inches
Weight	0.1 pounds
Interface Slot Type	HDMI/USB	Refers to the type of slot on a motherboard that an upgrade card is compatible with. Common types of slots include PCI, PCI Express and AGP.
System Requirements	Minimum: Supported Wi-Fi–enabled device, HDTV, and Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n access point or router; OS: Android 2.3 and higher, iOS 6 and higher, Windows 7 and higher, Mac OS® 10.7 and higher, Chrome OS (Chromebook Pixel, more Chromebooks coming soon)
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Product Depth	2.8"
UPC	811571013579