![]() Google TV is pain-free and makes content discovery less frustrating.įor example, searching with the voice remote for Jet Li movies brings up results for all of his movies. But what Google TV does really well is surface content regardless of the service it’s on. One thing to note: there’s no Apple TV app. There’s a “Continue watching” row just like on other streaming devices. You can watch by specific app on YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, HBO, etc., or by genre. If you subscribe to any live TV services like YouTube TV, you’ll get a Live tab as well.īelow the menu is all your video content. At the top is a menu row that’s self-explanatory: Search, For You, Movies, Shows, Apps, Library. Google TV is split into several tabs and rows just like you’d find on other streaming interfaces. The other half is setting up the remote, which takes two AA batteries (also included in the box). Pair the dongle using the Google Home app and - voila - you’re halfway done. Plug the dongle into your TV’s HDMI port and connect it to the USB-C-to-USB-A cable and power adapter included in the box. ![]() It’s a dongleĬhromecast with Google TV works exactly the same way as previous Chromecasts. I have some minor quibbles, but $50 for a 4K HDR streaming dongle with a Google Assistant-equipped remote and content-friendly interface makes it a perfect stocking stuffer. Long story short: the new Chromecast with Google TV is really good. It’s basically an improved version of the Android TV interface found in set-top boxes and smart TVs, and is Google’s answer to what you get on an Apple TV, Roku, or Fire TV device. The “with Google TV” part also means the new Chromecast comes with a slick new TV interface for discovering content. So that’s exactly what Google is including with the Chromecast with Google TV.īut that’s not all. What would make it better? Easy: a remote. Everyone generally agrees that Chromecasts are good. Google updated the Chromecast two more times over the years and also added a 4K Chromecast Ultra model in 2016. Reviewed the Chromecast with Google TV when it was released last fall.Google launched Chromecast in 2013 with a simple idea: beam content from your phone, tablet, or laptop to TV or monitor via a small dongle that plugs into its HDMI port.Īt $30, Chromecast became a hit overnight. Report said that a new Apple TV box could include features such as improved performance for games, an updated remote control, and a new processor, but if all you want to do is get access to the Apple TV+ service, Apple TV Channels, or content you purchase directly from Apple, the Chromecast with Google TV looks like a great deal.Ĭhromecast with Google TV also has support for Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, and Netflix. And you don’t even need to use the remote-you can use voice commands. A recent The Chromecast supports 4K HDR streaming at up to 60 frames per second, and its hardware remote is a lot easier to use. At $50, it’s a lot cheaper than Apple’s Apple TV 4K ($179 for the 32GB version) and Apple TV HD ($149). If you’re looking for an affordable alternative to Apple’s own Apple TV hardware, the Chromecast with Google TV may be it. ![]() Google did state that the Apple TV app will also be available on TVs made by Sony and TCL that run Google software. The device is capable of streaming HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision content, as well as Dolby Atmos audio. Announcement on Thursday did not state if the Apple TV app supports HDR (including Dolby Vision) or Dolby Atmos. ![]()
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