EZCast aka Miracast dongle vs Chromecast (discussion, similarities and differences)

mathorv · Mar 8, 2014

squicky said:
@mathorv
I'm waiting for my Measy A2W right now. Can you tell me how is the situation with multichannel sound? I see on my Galaxy Note 2 (Android 4.3) that there is option for surround sound on HDMI output, but I guess it's just some kind of Virtual Surround. At least I didn't get any DTS or Dolby Digitial signs on my amplituner (I was using mhl adapter). Would I be able to get proper 5.1 surround sound out of Measy A2W with GN2 or will I have to stick to Dolby Prologic? I've heard that Chromecast can output multichannel sound so maybe this baby can do this too?

Never tested it. Iezvu.com forums is right place to ask.

LuNaTum · Mar 10, 2014

I have virtually no lag

Hi!

I have ezcast M2 connected to my Yamaha RX-V671. I just bought the new South Park game from Steam because of the cencorship on console versions. My laptop/hybrid is Acer w700 with i5 3370-u processor, w8.1. Playing South Park or other games on 720p resolution there's no latency/lag when playing games vs. using hdmi cable. When using 1080p there's noticeable latency but no tearing using miracast vs. hdmi cable. So it's perfect for gaming!

I personally hate the w700's mini-hdmi port so miracast is good alternative.

styndall said:
I have the Tronsmart T1000 and have been using it for a couple of months to stream from both Android and Windows.

I have used both Miracast with Android and also using the devices built in WiFi network to stream from Android and Windows. Miracast is a little laggy and buggy but typically works fine. Sometimes with larger video files there is a .5 second sync issue with audio and video but it is not present at all times.

The Tronsmart (and devices like it) really do fill a gap that the CC doesn't. If anyone has any questions about the Tronsmart T1000 let me know!

ttxxaa · Mar 12, 2014

there are many versions of ezcast
what is the best one ?

mrdefcon · Mar 12, 2014

ezcast which version to buy and where? would support mirroring in n 4 and n7 thank you

lavero.burgos · Mar 19, 2014

Yes please , let us know which performs better. The one with less bugs more features.
From the following options, which one would you recommend

Maybe OP can start a poll for these devices plus chrome cast. I'm not sold with chrome cast

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imDenny · Mar 19, 2014

mathorv said:
EZCast is a competing technology, in some cases it's packaging is just a clone

Dongle acts as ap/wireless router in order to use it.
Client app connects to EZCast wifi and EZCast dongle is connected to home/office wifi network.

EZCast dongle examples:
EZCast M2 III
Measy A2W
Tronsmart T1000
Vsmart v5II
and dozen of others, some even with external antennas.

These dongles are often advertised as Miracast dongles.
Click HERE to view list of XDA threads tagged Miracast

Specification
OS: EZCast ROM(Linux OS), current build is 11468.
Source code for dongle or apps have never been released.
Majority of EZCast dongles use the same operating system!(regardless of manufacturer)

RAM: DDR3 128MB (or 256MB)
Storage: Single-level cell (SLC) NAND Flash memory: 128 MB
Chipset: Actions-Micro AM8251 600 MHz (or 1GHz)
Networking: Realtek RTL8188 Wifi Module 2.4Ghz. 802.11 B/G/N(150Mb) - WEP/WPA/WPA2, unfortunately WPS is enabled.

Video Outputs: 480p (HDMI), 720p (HDMI), 1080p (HDMI)
Support Video-formats: avi, divx, mkv, ts, dat, vob, mpg, mpeg, mov, mp4, rm, rmvb, wmv, etc.
Support Subtitles: .srt on Android and iOS, on PC Windows platform it's not supported yet.
Support Audio-formats: MP1, MP2, MP3， WMA, OGG, ADPCM-WAV, PCM-WAV, AAC etc
Support Picture-formats: JPEG, BMP,PNG etc.
Support File-formats: Adobe PDF, MS Word, Ms Excel, Ms Powerpoint, etc.
Standards: Ezcast, Miracast(its not possible to use it directly with Intel WiDi/Windows 8 built features, it requires EZCast windows app), DLNA, Airplay
Power Input: 5.0V- 0,3A to 1.0A depends on dongle, usually 0,5A
power adapter: USB powered
System Requirements: Requires a laptop, smartphone, or tablet support Miracast wireless display; HDTV with available HDMI input

software inside:
BIND 9.9.2-P1 (Jan 22 2013)
thttpd/2.25b 29dec2003
hostapd v0.6.9 20009-03-23
udhcpd

Unboxing and review VIDEOs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGFFJJxMaWI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loDi34vbqeE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9768N0-Ilg
Chromecast vs EZCast(tronsmart t1000) review
http://liliputing.com/2013/12/tronsmart-t1000-miracast-wireless-display-adapter-giveaway.html

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Security - In terms of security both products are flawed:

*Chromecast acts as open AP if is not connected to, in case of rooted it allows to steal your ESSID and PASSPHRASE
*EZCast(Measy A2W in my case but it's just EZCast standard)

EZCast is by default protected by WPA2 and 8 digit passphrase which is fair.

Dongle acts as ap/wireless router in order to use it. Client app connects to EZCast wifi and EZCast dongle is connected to main wifi network.

1. Dongle has for some unknown reason WPS enabled.
WPS is broken/hackable via WASH/REAVER since December 2011. It's very serious security flaw.

2. EZCast has always the same ESSID(should be an option to change it), also 32 characters limitation.
3. It's not possible to hide ESSID broadcasting.
4. Passphrase to it's network is always limited to 8 ASCII characters, which is too short, should beup to 63ascii/64hex characters.
5. AP that EZCast can connect to has to be about ESSID 16 character long/16 characters long, should be ESSID 32 chanracter long and passphrase 63 ascii or if 64 hex character long.
6. After dongle factory reset initial WPA2 passphrase is always the same(returns to stock value), should be randomized.
7. I find it strange that iezvu .com collects unique ESSID, email, IP, while default WPA2 password is the same after each dongle reset.

Probably there is a correlation between ESSID, MAC and passphrase - guys from RouterKeygen are good at finding this....
https://code.google.com/p/android-thomson-key-solver/

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For mirroring desktop/expanding desktop EZCast is superior to Chromecast Stream can be about 30 - 35Mbps.
You may stream up to 4 desktops at once to one screen1/ split 2/split 4, I have tried only 2 at time.

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If it comes to playing movies (nearly all formats supported) with EZCast Win it runs fluid in Video Mode, but without subtitles.
It's also possible to watch movie with subtitles with screen mirroring but it's not so enjoyable - slightly tearing.

You may also stream audio files.

It's supposed to be better from Android phone but i just have tried audio/video/camera live stream

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Video cloud storage playback is available in android and it is fully enjoyable. YT, Vimeo, around 50 sites supported. It works in similar way as chromecast.
Even more sites supported for Chinese consumers.

For cloud video streaming for this moment Chromecast may be a winner, but EZCast is in active development - monthly cycle. Chromecast development is still slow.

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Price of EZCast dongle is about $30-$35 so it's very similar to Chromecast price.

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Links:
Main EZCast technology site:
http://www.iezvu.com/index.php?l=en

EZCast on Google+:
https://plus.google.com/100070160405847243669/posts
https://plus.google.com/communities/112623351806986703053

EZCast on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/iezcast

Latest FW changelog:
http://www.iezvu.com/upgrade/ezcast/appupgrade/update.php?&al=US

ROM is definitely moddable.
Main link of ezCast OS 11283:
http://www.iezvu.com/upgrade/ezcast/ezcast.bin
Client EZCast Apps:
http://www.iezvu.com/index.php?m=download&a=index&id=29&l=en
Android EZCast app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actionsmicro.ezcast
EZCast forum:
http://www.iezvu.com/bbs-en/
Manuals:
http://www.iezvu.com/bbs-en/viewforum.php?f=3&sid=f8f72e91923e869d137e256a638fb1c6
http://www.ezcast-wifidisplay.com/manual/EZCast-quick-installation-guide.pdf

Why to post is in Chromecast subforum? The product fills the gap that CC fails to fill yet.

PS: I am not affiliated with iezvu.com in any way.

EZCast can support subtitle now if your firmware version is 11468，but only support .ssa or .srt

lavero.burgos · Mar 22, 2014

lavero.burgos said:
Yes please , let us know which performs better. The one with less bugs more features.
From the following options, which one would you recommend

Maybe OP can start a poll for these devices plus chrome cast. I'm not sold with chrome cast

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Anyone??? Come on guys

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k9cop · Mar 22, 2014

Chromecast, cuz, 'Murica

MOLON LABE

bhiga · Mar 22, 2014

And it is the Chromecast forum, after all.

iLucious · Mar 22, 2014

lavero.burgos said:
Anyone??? Come on guys

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You can buy one from Amazon,search " tronsmart T1000 " by Google.

georgesmh · Mar 30, 2014

do i need intel wireless display adapter in my laptop for the mirroring to work?
and does ezmirror work on android 4.3 ?

jneow · Jun 9, 2014

Screen Cast video size

Hi can anyone tell me if they have been able to get full screen on their TV with screen cast? I've only been able to get it to display only about 80% of screen i.e. it's not stretched to fit the TV. It's the same with android and iOS of me.

Thanks

georgesmh · Jun 10, 2014

jneow said:
Hi can anyone tell me if they have been able to get full screen on their TV with screen cast? I've only been able to get it to display only about 80% of screen i.e. it's not stretched to fit the TV. It's the same with android and iOS of me.

Thanks

Play around with the picture size on the tv.. on my samsung D5000 I managed to get full screen when I chose Screen Fit as my picture size mode.

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recDNA · Jun 15, 2014

Using ez cast with windows 8.1 will I be able to watch xfinity on demand shows from internet? Thanks.

Sent from my Hyperdriven Note 3

ayamgoreng · Jun 29, 2014

How good is the ezmirror ?
some say little lag on 720p but noticeable lag on 1080p.
Is it true ?

georgesmh · Jun 30, 2014

ayamgoreng said:
How good is the ezmirror ?
some say little lag on 720p but noticeable lag on 1080p.
Is it true ?

It depends on various factors. In my case the majority of time there is no lag.. only sometimes during mirroring.

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recDNA · Jun 30, 2014

My only interest is mirroring streaming movies. Is that realistic?

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georgesmh · Jun 30, 2014

recDNA said:
My only interest is mirroring streaming movies. Is that realistic?

Sent from my Hyperdriven Note 3

Sometimes yes sometimes there is lag.. but u can stream movies using dlna. EZCAST has DLNA not only mirroring

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recDNA · Jun 30, 2014

No, Im streaming commercial. Films. From. Internet. DLNA is for your own vids. Again, I am. Simply asking if mirroring is good enough to watch a 2 hour streaming movie?

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georgesmh · Jun 30, 2014

recDNA said:
No, Im streaming commercial. Films. From. Internet. DLNA is for your own vids. Again, I am. Simply asking if mirroring is good enough to watch a 2 hour streaming movie?

Sent from my Hyperdriven Note 3

Yes it's good mate

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