Google Chromecast is an HDMI dongle that once connected with any ordinary TV with HDMI port will convert it into a smart TV. With this dongle users will be able to stream anything that they see on their mobile, or tablet or laptop onto their big TV screen.

CONCLUSION This unit is ideal for someone who has a non-smart TV but would like to easily and inexpensively stream media from an Android or iOS tablet or phone to it. Those who already have Smart TVs will benefit little.

Simple, effective, and superb value, this is how smart TV should be done

Google's Chromecast promises easy "casting" of digital content from PC, tablet or phone to your TV, but it's only officially sold in the US. What's the experience like using it in Australia?

Tiny, forget-about-me design; Idiot-proof setup and use; Strong audio and video quality;

Few compatible apps; Slightly untidy USB power; Can’t cast local videos on smartphones, tablets;

We had hoped to give you our hands-on review of Google Chromecast yesterday seeing as though this was the day the media-streaming device was released in the UK, but we had a few setbacks.

Tiny, forget-about-me design; Idiot-proof setup and use; Strong audio and video quality;

Few compatible apps; Slightly untidy USB power; Can't cast local videos on smartphones, tablets;

With the Google Chromecast UK release, Apple finally has some competition for its Apple TV . Both the Chromecast and Apple TV enable you to stream video and audio to television. And both come with iOS integration, so you can use your iPhone or iPad to control what plays on your TV.

Apple TV is easy to set up; Chromecast is easy to use; Apple TV has AirPlay and can stream almost anything from iPhone or iPad; Chromecast is integrated with key apps such as BBC iPlayer; Netflix and YouTube

Apple TV remote control is small and fiddly; Chromecast has no remote and only works with a few apps; Apple TV costs £70 more than Chromecast and doesn't have a HDMI cable in the box; Chromecast cannot stream iTunes music or Photos

I was browsing Amazon a few days ago when I saw the listing for the Google Chromecast, which was one of the most popular items on the website. According to the product's description, the Chromecast could stream online music and video to any television with an HDMI out, using a tablet, laptop, or...

Has been said many times before but this is a great little device for the money instantly turning any TV with a HDMI port into a smart telly. It does a great job of playing media streams on your TV from a chrome browser, Android and Apple IOS devices.