If you’ve been looking for a good way to update your entertainment hub, the Google TV Streamer is going to be it. We loved that it delivers snappy performance, making navigating menus feel seamless. But more importantly, the image quality looks great, and the improved remote control, when compared to previous models, is a nice perk. While we easily recommended it at its original retail price, it’s now become a must-buy at its discounted price of $80.
This is the best you’re going to get from Google
We waited for what seemed like ages for Google to deliver a new streaming device. And the Google TV Streamer checks all the right boxes for the most part. The design allows it to easily blend in no matter what room it’s in, with a minimal design that still manages to look quite elegant. Plus, you get the choice of two different colors: Porcelain and Hazel.
When it comes to the hardware, you get a simple set of ports on the rear, with HDMI, Ethernet, and USB-C. It also comes with a physical remote that can accept voice commands. This can be handy when you don’t want to reach for the remote, but it can also be handy when you want to control other connected devices in your space.
That’s right, the Google TV Steamer can also function as a Matter controller that can connect to other compatible smart home accessories. Naturally, in addition to the above, you get the power of Google TV. Not only is the menu system sleek, but it also provides easy access to some of the best streaming services and apps from the Google Play Store.
And if you don’t like the look and feel of Google TV, well, you can always customize it to suit your needs. For most people, the Google TV Streamer is going to be more than enough. And at this price, it’s a device worth looking at.
- Operating System
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Android TV OS
- Resolution
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4K at 60FPS
- HDR support
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Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
- Audio codecs
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Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos
- RAM/storage
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4GB/32GB
The Google TV Streamer is a new set-top streaming device from Google that improves upon the Chromecast 4K. It boasts Dolby Vision, which should offer a wider range of colors and deeper blacks when viewing supported content, and even doubles as a smart home hub with Thread support and Matter compatibility. With AI smarts in tow, the device can curate content based on your preferences across all of your subscriptions, and organize them conveniently in one place.
