In Short
- Google TV Streamer has a 22 per cent faster processor
- Users can connect your Google TV Streamer to a Wi-Fi network, or use an ethernet port
- It is powered by Google AI, Gemini
After a good run of 11 years, Google marks an end to the Chromecast line. Google, on Tuesday, announced its latest set-up streaming box, Google TV Streamer. According to the company, it is designed to give you the best entertainment and smart home experience possible. The latest device brings its features to next-generation 4K TV streaming device — but as a faster, more premium version than the Chromecast. Starting today, August 6, the Google TV Streamer can be pre-ordered, and it will hit the market on September 24, priced at $99.99 (roughly Rs 8,400), available for purchase from the Google Store as well as various third-party retailers.
Google says that the Streamer has a 22 per cent faster processor, which is a bit less than what we were hoping for, considering that the Chromecast 4K model is from 2020. A more notable improvement is doubling the RAM (to 4GB) and quadrupling the on-board storage (to 32GB).
Google TV Streamer is available in two neutral colours: Porcelain and Hazel. The Hazel variant is exclusively available only in the US Google Store. Along with the set-top box, the company has redesigned the voice remote to make it easy for the users. Users can also program its new customisable button to immediately open their favourite app, switch inputs or launch the Google Home panel with just one click. It now supports “find my remote”. You can push a button at the back of the Google TV Streamer and the remote will start beeping. This can be activated with a voice command too, but you need a Pixel phone or a Google Assistant-enabled smart speaker.
Google TV Streamer offers an improved processor, double the memory and 32GB of storage for faster app load times and smoother navigation than previous generation Chromecast, as stated by the company. It also features a 4K HDR with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Users can connect your Google TV Streamer to a Wi-Fi network, or use an ethernet port.
Google TV Streamer offers access to over 7 lakh movies and shows through streaming apps like YouTube TV, Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV and more, in addition to live TV with above 800 free channels. It is also manufactured to use Google AI, Gemini to curate content suggestions across all the subscriptions. Thanks to Gemini technology again, users can now get full summaries, reviews and season-by-season breakdowns of content, so finding your next marathon-watch just got easier.
