chromecast it is about to arrive in Europe, it seems. However, the truth is that it is still a product that does not have everything that it could, as there are many apps or games for Chromecast. For example, we cannot mirror the screen of our Android. In other words, send what we see on the smartphone screen to television. Here we present five alternatives with which it is possible.
1.- Miracast Measy A2W
It is one of the cheapest options, as its price is only 28,90 euros. It is compatible with the same devices as Chromecast, although we can also use other technologies, such as Miracast, DLAN and even Air Play from Apple. In essence, the device is the same as Chromecast, since it has an HDMI that must be connected to the television. It is a receiver that needs external power, through a microUSB cable, just like any smartphone. Unlike the Google device, with this we can perform mirroring.
2.- Asus Miracast
Of course, this list could not miss the Asus device, the Miracast, which is the most powerful alternative to Chromecast, although it is also one of the most expensive, since its price goes to 100 euros in many cases, although it can Get something cheaper by going around the Internet, as in this case of 62 euros. It uses Miracast technology, as is obvious from its name and we have the guarantee of a company like Asus, something that is always appreciated. It is a USB dongle, so you just have to connect it to the television, with nothing more than that.
3.- Top Elecs
This device is not one of the brand names, but it is one of the cheapest options for all those who do not want to spend a lot of money on an HDMI that allows them to send the screen of their smartphone to a television. Its price is only 22,50 euros, and it is one of the smallest there is. It can even be connected to the home WiFi network, so that it can receive what we send from the mobile, and also be able to connect to the Internet. However, if we do not want to opt for this function, we can make it connect directly to the smartphone, without further ado. In this case, it is an HDMI dongle that connects to the television, but it will need a USB power input. We probably have one on television that we can use.
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4.- Azurill iPush
The Azurrill iPush is another inexpensive alternative, which also has a really interesting possibility, and that is to be able to use it also with Apple devices, those that work with Airplay technology. Apart from this, we can also connect through DLNA, so it is actually compatible with smartphones, tablets, and computers that use various operating systems. Best of all, it only costs 21,98 euros.
5.-Tronsmart T1000
Another Chinese option, although in this case we will have to buy it through Deal Extreme. Shipping takes a few weeks, but is completely free. It is compatible with Miracast and DLNI technologies. It needs external power, so it will also be necessary to connect it via USB to the television. It has video outputs in 480p, 720p and 1080p. They say that any smartphone with a quad-core processor is capable of sending what is seen on the screen without problems. It is easy that there are no problems with smartphones that usually work smoothly.
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6.- Energy System Android TV
It is probably one of the best options available. Before it was more expensive, but now you can get it for only 41 euros. Not only does it allow us to mirror, but HDMI itself is an Android. By connecting it to the television we will make it possible to connect to the Internet, and we can even install applications on this system. It has a RAM memory of 90 MB, and a processor with ARM Cortex A512 architecture. It is not a big deal as an Android device, but it allows us to add Twitter, Facebook, Angry Birds, or Skype, to televisions that only have HDMI but nothing else.
