Chromecast-enabled site vs. casting a tab
Some websites are Chromecast-enabled to deliver the
best possible entertainment experience. Currently, YouTube, Netflix,
Google Play Movies, Google Play Music and more are Chromecast-enabled and we're adding new ones all the time!
How will you know if a website is Chromecast-enabled?
Cast button on the website within the video player. For sites that aren't Chromecast-enabled, you can cast the tab to view the content.Benefits of using a Chromecast-enabled site
On sites that are Chromecast-enabled, there are numerous benefits
to using controls provided by the site instead of just casting the tab
for that site. These include:
- Higher quality: Chromecast-enabled sites can
serve high quality content that is best for viewing on TV. This will
often means you'll get a full 1080p high definition picture; for some
content you may also get 5.1 surround sound (if supported by your TV or
receiver). When Casting a tab, you are limited to a maximum of 720p (if
supported by your computer).
- Battery life and computer load: Chromecast-enabled
sites play directly on Chromecast devices and put no load on your
computer. Casting a tab requires a lot of your computer's power, which
is why it's not supported on all computers.
- Plays independently: When you play from a
Chromecast-enabled site, you can shut down your computer or close the
lid. With tab projection, you need to keep your computer on throughout
the cast.
Chromecast-enabled sites will generally try to automatically switch
from casting a tab to an optimized mode of operation if you are already
casting a tab when you visit the site.
Casting a tab is still very useful for sites that aren't
Chromecast-enabled. However, whenever you see the Cast button in the
video player of a site, that should be your first choice!
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