Google Chromecasts are nothing new. Many users use them to play music and movies on the TV screen directly from their phone, tablet or laptop.
This gadget is capable of thanks to something like that, but it also has a few aces up its sleeve. In essence, it is a Chromecast, but it has its own operating system, storage space (8 GB) and comes with a remote control. The advantages are that you can use it without the need for another device, which reminds me a little of the "neighbors" with Nvidia Shield TV.
Like Nvidia Shield, this Chromecast works with Android TV but also has a Google TV UI. The two work in symbiosis, so Google TV does not replace Android TV, but rather gives it a multifunctional "layer" for the streaming services hub.
Google TV rearranges the streaming applications it includes (Spotify, Netflix, Plex, Disney +, etc.), giving them a more orderly layout that makes browsing easier. If you search for something, the result will come from most available streaming services (if the search matches) such as Prime Video, YouTube or Netflix.
This may indicate Google's plan to replace Google Play Movies & TV, similar to Apple's strategy. From now on, you could very well solve all your problems through the Google or Apple interface.
Bookmarks for movies and series are synchronized. So you can keep track of which streaming service you want using your Google Account. Everything on Android TV can also be found on Google TV, so there will also be music and gaming applications.
But let's move on to the hardware part. Chromecast with Google is small, simple, with a power cable slot and an HDMI slot. Therefore, if your TV supports HDMI-CEC format, you can also use the Chromecast remote control to control the sound.
There is a dedicated Google Assistant button on the remote control, which you can use to provide voice commands to your TV. This way, you can find movie and series titles more easily, you can search in the browser and you can start applications, just as you can request weather information.
Chromecast with Google TV comes in white, pink or blue, priced at $ 49.99. If we make a comparison, compared to the usual Chromecasts, this toy is an interesting upgrade, with a much more airy UI and improved functions, in synergy. You don't have to jump from one application to another to search or watch your favorite movie. just one click or one voice command is enough.
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