Droidbox V Chromecast?

[fzbob]

My Partners son has a Chomecast, which is very easy to set-up& work through his phone.
He's able to load "Showbox" amongst other Apps

So as I haven't really got my head around my Droibox yet, I was wondering what benefits do I get compared to the Chromecast?
I tried Googling a "versus" page, but couldn't come up with much.
I realize I have a droidbox now, and I'm happy with it so far, even though I still have a lot of learning to go still.
The above question is just me being inquisitive.

Another point...
Will Droidboxes be able to be controlled/ cast from mobile phones in the near future?

Sorry if this question is a bit mundane

 

[sean99]

You can control droidbox from your phone with droidbox share look here:-

 

[Nigelar]

Any thing (mostly) you can get on an android phone you can load on a Droidbox since it runs native android. That includes showbox, BBC iplayer etc. I also use the Droidbox share app Sean refers to (I think you need a Droidbox with android lollipop) and use it to cast photos on my phone and occasionally music to my Droidbox.

 

[ChrisM]

In terms of remote control/streaming/casting to your device, have a search through our sites when you get a chance.
The following might be of interest @fzbob
(headings are for the type of device you'll be using WITH the DroidBOX)

iOS
https://droidbox.co.uk/blog/ios-device-using-airplay-and-youtube-with-droidbox/
https://droidbox.co.uk/blog/droidbox-share-demonstration-video/

Android
https://droidbox.co.uk/blog/streaming-and-casting-with-android-demo-video/
https://droidbox.co.uk/blog/droidbox-share-on-android-devices-demonstration-video/
Yatse -

Windows - https://droidbox.co.uk/how-to/how-to-stream-and-cast-to-your-droidbox-with-your-pc