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Check out these short ads for Google Chromecast

July 02, 2025

With the introduction of Google Home, the search giant decided to change the name of the Google Cast app to Google Home. The rebranding shows the company’s now broader definition of a smart home. And Google’s Chromecast devices are still an essential part of that initiative. Google has released a handful of very short ads for Chromecast, highlighting its convenience and simplicity. So, if the US election result is giving you too much anxiety right now, take a break and check these out:

you’re able to check out the rest by going toGoogle’s official YouTube channel.

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Google’s Chromecast and Chromecast Audio have been largely successful. Just in case you’re unfamiliar with what they are and what they do, the Chromecast is a tiny dongle that connects to the HDMI port on your TV. Usingthe Google Home appon your phone, you may do anything from listen to music or stream the latest episode ofGame of Throneson your television.The Chromecast Audio is similar in concept – plug it into an old speaker, and you can stream music through it via your smartphone.

Some of you may be wondering why you would spend $35 when you’re able to just watch movies on your phone or tablet. The first advantage is the screen size: obviously, watching movies on a bigger screen is more immersive. But there is also the question of battery life. Watching shows on Netflix and jamming out to music on Spotify through Chromecast don’t have a significant impact on your device’s battery since it’s cloud-based.

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