Google dreamview
The first row of content includes a curation of recommended shows and movies for the user. The lack of Crave specifically is annoying since Google keeps recommending HBO content to me on the home page, but instead of directing me to watch it in Crave, it asks me to rent it. There are also recommendations to rent right from Google, but so far, nothing from CBC Gem or Crave has appeared on the main screen. It starts at the top with some recommended content for me from services like Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+. The main page is where I’ve been spending 80 percent of my time.
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Google dreamview tv#
Looking nice is only half the battle, and the company also made Google TV straightforward to use.
Google dreamview android#
Where the device separates itself from the pack is its new Google TV software.Īs soon as you open the main screen, you’re greeted with a clean and modern look that instantly fits in with Google’s other software like Android 11 and Chrome OS. Since it’s only $70 CAD, it’s the same price as the FireTV stick 4k and the Roku Streaming Stick+. Overall, you get what you need from the Chromecast with Google TV, making it an easy choice for anyone already in Google’s ecosystem. However, since it’s running Android TV at its core, you can still sideload apps onto it easily enough. Since it runs on Android TV, all of the apps you’d expect are here, except for Stadia. No smart TV would be complete without an app store, and the new Chromecast has a good one. If you want an even more stable connection, you can buy an Ethernet adapter from Google for $26 CAD. I’ve even been able to play games via Stadia over Wi-Fi without any problems. While there isn’t an ethernet connector included with the device, I’ve found no issues with its Wi-Fi connectivity so far.
Google dreamview plus#
It’s equally as well equipped with Dolby Atmos, and Digital Plus surround support on the audio side of things. Once you start watching content, it can stream in 4K with HDR, with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10+. This means the Chromecast can control accessories including your TV’s volume, power and inputs with either the remote or voice once you go through the initial set up. The remote features an IR blaster, and the device has HDMI-CEC compatibility. The volume rocker on the right side could be slightly larger, but I’m getting used to it quickly enough. While it would have been cool to have a programmable button to map to Crave or another streaming service, I don’t hold much against the controller’s layout. Beyond looking very cute, it also has quick access to YouTube, Netflix and Google Assistant.
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The most significant addition to the Chromecast is the new remote. When it boils down to what people need in a smart TV device, Google has nailed it with this tiny, unassuming smart device. To top it all off, the company included a small remote this time around to make it more accessible for all people. Plus, the new Google TV interface is a treat compared to the existing Android TV and Chromecast interfaces.
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The new Chromecast with Google TV excels in a Google-centric space with a voice control conduit nearby. Or at least everyone that is already embedded in its smart home/smartphone ecosystem. But, with the newest Chromecast, Google is pulling out all the stops to make sure the new device is the perfect living room companion for everyone. Since then, other low-cost rivals from Amazon and Roku have threatened Google’s place behind your TV. Now seven years later, the company has released the perfect streaming stick for most people, and it’s still reasonably priced. It may have come close with the first Chromecast in 2013, but I suspect its popularity had more to do with the device’s low price than its feature set. The company has been fighting for living room dominance for years.
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Google has finally released a product that deserves to be at the centre of your living room.