Can a 1900pro be used just a like a "google chomecast" dongle sold by Google?

[silvervan1986 0]

Can a 1900pro be used just a like a "google chomecast" dongle sold by Google?

Hi, I was wondering if all the features of chromecasting can be found in these 5.1 Lollipop 1900PRO boxes or does the HDMI connected Google Chromecast have something our MyGica's do not?

[David22 0]

I have both a Chromecast and a 1900pro and have used both.

Chromecast is designed to cast video from applications like YouTube on your cell phone/tablet to your TV.  The trick is the application must support casting.  However, the type of video you can cast is limited (e.g., usually must be mp4 as Chromecast does not support mkv files).  So while Chomecast is neat and small, it is rather limited in what you can do with it (out of the box).

Where as 1900pro supports Kodi which can organize and play virtually all video and audio formats, can see your file shares where you keep your video and audio files, can use "scarpers" which can pull in posters and info on your favorite movies and tv shows.

Also 1900pro supports 4k UHD tv, lots of android apps and addon's, so is very flexable.

Hence my Chromecast is sitting in a drawer, while I use my 1900pro every day.