With quick access to services like Google Assistant, you can use the device to control aspects of your smart home, find out information from the web, or jump into content using your voice. It’s especially good if you’re otherwise plugged into the Google ecosystem. It’s separated into a row of apps at the top, and rows of content from those apps below that, making it super easy to jump back into something that you were watching. Google TV is easily one of the better interfaces out there. The Google TV interface is relatively easy to navigate. Image source: Christian de Looper for BGR Unless you have a higher-end sound system or soundbar, however, that won’t matter to you. So, you won’t be able to get the full immersive experience that you can still get by streaming from the higher-end device. While it supports Dolby Digital, it does not support the height channels that make that signal Dolby Atmos. The resolution isn’t the only limitation of the device, though. For some, that won’t matter, but if you do have a 4K TV, I recommend springing for the 4K model if you can. Also, as the name suggests, it’s limited to a 1080p resolution, which means that it won’t output video at the same resolution as most new TVs. Google Chromecast with Google TV (HD) features and softwareĪs the name suggests, the Google Chromecast with Google TV (HD) runs…Google TV. Generally, I like the design of the Chromecast with Google TV (HD), and the remote. It’s simple and relatively easy to use, which is always nice. Both remotes boast good basic software controls, with a button for Google Assistant and quick-access buttons for YouTube and Netflix. So much so that I was tempted to recycle my photos from our review of the 4K model for this one. The design similarities extend to the remote - they’re also identical. You’ll likely need to plug the device into a wall outlet, as TVs commonly don’t deliver enough power for the Chromecast. They both have a small cable with an HDMI connector on one side, and a USB-C port for power on the other. I reviewed the white model of both, and there is nothing else to tell them apart. As far as I can tell, the only design difference is the fact that the more expensive model comes in a few different colors, while the HD one comes in white. If you’ve seen the 4K version of the Chromecast with Google TV, then you’ll know what the new model looks like. Google Chromecast with Google TV (HD) design
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