Getting started with Google TV – Guide
Chromecast with Google TV The addition of the remote and the introduction of Google TV are big changes for this product line. In some ways, this is a device completely unlike any other Chromecast we’ve seen. At its core, however, Chromecast with Google TV is still a Chromecast. It even has a permanently attached HDMI dongle that you plug into the back of the TV. You can still use your smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc. to stream media to your TV. The interface is divided into a series of tabs that you can use to search for movies, shows, apps, or access your library, which contains content you’ve previously purchased from Google through Play Movies & TV. The content is recommended to you based on your profile – you must be logged in to use it and it belongs to the streaming services you are logged into.
Google TV: What’s New
In addition to the remote control and software, Chromecast with Google TV has some new features. Firstly, it has an all-new design with multiple colors, something that most other media streamers don’t offer. Given that the streamer will likely live behind your TV for a lifetime, we’re not sure why you want a specific color. If you do, however, you’ll be happy to know that it comes in three models: Snow (white), Sunrise (pink), and Sky (light blue). With the introduction of an elongated, egg-like shape, the basic design has also changed. Recent Chromecasts have all been circular, so it’s nice to see something different. You’ll also notice that Google has updated the power supply port to USB-C, a nice change from the tired old micro-USB found on other Chromecasts. In terms of features, Chromecast with Google TV borrows heavily from Chromecast Ultra, adding support for 4K, HDR, and Dolby Vision. Dolby Atmos and 5.1 surround sound support are also on board. Unlike the Ultra, however, there won’t be an Ethernet port in the box (although you can buy one separately).
Google TV: It’s Not Android TV, But It Is
Before we get into that, let’s be clear: Google TV is not replacing Android TV. In fact, Google TV is simply an interface based on Android TV. In that sense, this new Chromecast also works as an Android TV streamer. That means Chromecast with Google TV has access to the Google Play Store and all the Android TV apps and games you can find there. It also has access to Google Play Movies & TV, which is also somewhat confusingly renamed Google TV. However, Google assumes that you are streaming media from multiple platforms. Google TV accommodates this by organizing media from multiple sources in one place. Plus, you can even save shows or movies you find and access them later in the Google TV watchlist. This syncs with Google Search, so you can find content on your phone or computer, add it to your watchlist and watch the sync on your TV. In short, Google TV is all about delivering media content. The new Chromecast suggests new content based on your current viewing habits and consolidates content from multiple providers into one easy-to-understand hub.
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