In a Tuesday announcement, smart TV manufacturer Vizio unveiled a home entertainment control system which is based on tech giant Google's Chromecast streaming technology.

The home entertainment control system introduced by Vizio is called SmartCast system. It has the capability to enable mobile handsets and tablets to turn into a combination television remote, a secondary viewing screen, as well as a music player. The system also can also work simultaneously with other smartphones and tablets running the iOS and Android operating systems.

For developing the SmartCast home entertainment control system, Vizio has apparently worked behind the scenes with Google for almost two years.

About Vizio's decision to build its SmartCast home entertainment control system on Google's Chromecast streaming technology instead of rival systems from companies like Apple, Vizio Chief Technology Officer Matt McRae said that the reason behind the company's choice of Chromecast technology is that it is a comparatively more flexible technology than its competitors.

McRae said during an earlier-this-month invetview: "We made the decision strategically to align with them because we believe the Google Cast protocol could serve as the basis for the next-generation living room experience."