Google Chromecast 3 Is Now Available In India: Price, Features

By Deepak Singh • Updated On 16 Nov 2018

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Google has quietly made its third-gen streaming dongle, Chromecast 3, available in India. The streaming dongle that connects to your TV using HDMI port can be used to stream or cast content from different apps and services on your phone, PC, Chromebooks, Macs or laptops to your TV.

As of today, more than 800 apps have Chromecast support and you can also mirror your phone or PC screen using the dongle.

Chromecast 3 Price, Discount Offers, and Availability

Google Chromecast 3 will be available exclusively on Flipkart for Rs. 3,499. It’s currently available only in Charcoal color.

Promotional offers include:

6 months ad-free streaming on Gaana App
1 year Sony Liv subscription
Rs. 100 cashback if you purchase using Phone Pe
10% instant discount for Axis Bank users

*Last two are Limited period offers applicable during Flipkart Festive Dhamaka Sales

Also Read: Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Review

Chromecast 3 vs Chromecast 2: How is it different?

Compared to Chromecast 2, the Chromecast 3 has better Wi-Fi reception. The Antenna gain has been improved from 2.1 dBi to 4dBi, or almost 50 percent. The Chromecast 3 is also supposed to show 15 percent performance improvement over Chromecast 2.

Also, the glossy plastic of the puck has been replaced by a matte finish exterior.

Just as the second generation dongle, the Chromecast 3 supports Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5Ghz) and can stream 1080p at up to 60fps. An upcoming software update will also enable the Chromecast 3 to sync music with other Google Home Devices. It has also been designed to work with Google Assistant

Also Check: 16 Google Home Tips and Tricks

The listing doesn’t reveal if the dongle has Bluetooth support that was mentioned in the FCC filing.

Deepak Singh

Deepak Singh is a technology journalist and editor with over 13 years of experience covering consumer electronics. A computer engineering graduate, he has developed deep expertise in chipsets, displays, and hardware performance.

Over the past decade, Deepak has reviewed more than 700 products, including smartphones, laptops, TVs, and audio gear. He currently leads the editorial team at Smartprix, focusing on accurate, useful, and hands-on tech reporting.

When he’s not testing new devices, Deepak enjoys reading and spending time with his family.

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