Google has never launched a high-end streaming box before. Up until now, we’ve had Chromecast dongles of varying levels of power, but nothing that would even come close to something like a Roku Ultra, Apple TV 4K, or NVIDIA Shield. Now, though, we have the Google TV Streamer, the company’s first attempt at a high-end streaming box. How does it stack up?
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00:00 – RIP Chromecast
00:31 – Google TV Streamer is VERY different
02:06 – Setting up the Google TV Streamer
02:47 – Ethernet vs Wi-Fi
03:12 – New remote, voice commands, other features
04:45 – Specs and new hardware
05:58 – Google Home app
06:56 – Screensavers and AI features
08:33 – Doorbell notifications
09:08 – Better than NVIDIA Shield TV?
10:35 – Should you upgrade?
11:08 – What I wish were different
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I wish my Google TV streamer could play a 1080p video without stuttering… 🙄
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Good review, Sad to know that an additional purchase for a black cover is needed. Come on Google
What does it mean if screen flickering all the time
Overpriced
every single tv nowadays have built in Google tv and i don't see much difference to be honest
Good review, thanks !
I currently run 2 Firestick 4k units for an old TV and the theatre projector, I wanted the Google only for the purchased content in my Google account but at the time the Chrome cast was not the best so got the Amazon version.
That's soon to be upgrade for this and will pass the other off to another area or site
Year netflix charge double to use it
I've just bought a Google Streamer. It was to replace a Roku (NOW TV) streaming stick. The Google Streamer is so much better. Searches every app for content. Runs snappy, with minimal lag. Best streamer I've ever used. And I only paid £49, as I had a £50 promo code from Google. Very happy with my purchase 😊
Some people dont want all the bs i really enjoyed the early chromecast i use my phone to select what i wanna watch typing en swiping is 10 times more comfortable then using a remote ……
I wished they just sell a simple variant for simple people like me……
Only takes like 4 hours and $180 in Australia. The old cromecast takes 60 seconds and $20 the person who put this together. Should be working at McDonald's selling French fries. Also netflix charge double the money to use it
0:22 BS, they ended the Chromecast because no-one would buy the streamer if it was an option. You're BT being blocked by a TV is BS too. It's not 2005. This is just a sales pitch.
Thieves
Both my chromecastes stopped connecting 2 days ago, did Google brick them?.
Researching this as my Chromecast becomes an 'untrusted device'. So Google is forcing people to buy this eventually if they still want to cast their youtube from their phones to TV
Does it play ads every 5 seconds?
Why did they get rid of the generation before this? I literally bought one in Nov. Then they went out of stock and never came back 😢
5:31 and my google responded in kind and my remote started beeping 😅😅😂😂
If you want to motion screensavers just sideload Ariel views
What about playing android games with 2 to 4 bluetooth joysticks !!!
How many bluetooth headsets can be connected at once?
Need a better experience than my Amazon Firestick – also it’s increasing restrictions on various third-party apps – not a fan; where does Google stand on side-loading these and does allow it the install of VPN software? if the answers are positive, I now found my new streaming device, brilliant content and delivery, thank you, much appreciated, you got yourself a new subscriberâ¤
They need to make touch screen if you have a touch screen monitor
in my case it was 20$ cheaper than the apple tv 128 gigs so i went with apple
Well, That's the chromecast line of products ruined. Guess I'll look into a Firestick.
10:09 but…. it's $99….. I'd pay $30 just to upgrade the plastic remote to Apple TV's aluminum. Plus better hardware in the Apple? There's no way this is a smart buy. I really hate Apple as a company but this value proposition isn't great for Google or its ecosystem.
I bought one last week and i'm very happy with my purchase. Highly recommended.
can you get news like fox or news max?
Google KEEPS getting rid of popular product lines and apps
Now if only streaming apps didn’t double th price for 4k streaming ðŸ˜
I have the old Chrome cast with Google TV and have bought the Google streamer for my brother for Christmas. I don't really see much difference for double the price. Ok Mine is only HD and Google streamer is 4k, but not big deal for a HD only TV anyway. Both work really well.
Without the USB port I won't be buying this product.
That 'find my remote' voice command alone makes it worth the price of admission
I really hate Google. They did the same to Chromecast audio. Replacing small, practical products with more complex products that we don't want.
Absolute no go device
The Chromecast went out of stock really fast. I was going to buy a couple but now i'll have to find something else 😞
I'll keep my Chromecast 4K😊
This should be $80 and no Hdmi cable 😢
Power over Ethernet build in?
I bought a brand new chrome cast and literally out of the box it was laggy and slow with scrolling and loading (which is was right next to the WiFi)
Apple TV better
The NVIDIA shield is 6 years old and doesn't support AV1 and runs Android 9. It's the Jurassic Park of streaming devices so I don't see why, if having to choose today, anyone would still buy the NVIDIA Shield.
Replaced my 1st gen chromecast stick with this. It streams audio on my excellent pixel buds pro. That alone is worth a lot. Really good product
Google TV Streamer is using a chip from 2015…
So its already outdated.
if they put in on a decent sale maybe, otherwise I'll stick with the onn device at 50$
Is it comparable with Ring I wonder ðŸ’