![]() ![]() Moreover, this technology is also included on two other streaming sticks that are available on the market - the Roku Ultra and the Amazon Fire Stick. Miracast offers a lot of convenience to people who have to do a presentation regularly. Smart TV users who don’t have built-in Miracast can also buy a Miracast dongle like the Chromecast which can work offline and are comparatively less expensive. Apple decided not to use Wi-Fi Alliance's recommended protocol as it uses the proprietary AirPlay standard, which works almost the same as Miracast. Another significant drawback for Miracast is that it doesn’t work on Apple devices. Chromecast will be a better option if you want to use Netflix or other apps on your phone to stream videos on your TV. On the other hand, Chromecast is firstly a media player which can also be used as a screen-mirroring device. The mobile device becomes unusable when its display is cast over another screen and even drains a lot of battery of the primary device. However, Miracast can be used as a regular smart TV media player as the only function it can perform is screen mirroring. With Miracast, users can play a movie that is saved on their hard drive and can cast the screen onto the TV to watch on a big screen without even an active internet connection. However, Chromecast requires an active internet connection even when you want to show photos from your hard drive or if you mirror your screen. ![]() The closed connection created by Miracast between devices does not require an active internet connection. More importantly, Miracast can work completely offline which Choremacast can’t do. Meanwhile, in the case of a Chromecast, the TV where the dongle is plugged will act as the only receiver. For instance, users can cast their Android smartphone to a TV or a PC. Miracast being a built-in feature will be available in most devices and can turn them into “receivers”. Microsoft has included a simple guide for connecting Windows 10 devices to wireless displays, where users won't need an HDMI cable or a Chromecast dongle. Chromecast vs Miracast: What is the difference Most offices have Windows systems and Miracast can be a better solution for the office environment as it can also cast a Windows screen. ![]()
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