Google Chromecast with Google TV is a very inexpensive and effective way to upgrade your older (non-smart) TVs to utilize the wide variety of streaming services available today. It is very simple to set up, provides great menus for source selection and a very nice, compact voice-controlled remote.
Google, founded in 1998, is the largest subsidiary of Alphabet, one of the largest technology firms in the world. Google provides search technology, online advertising, cloud computing, email (Gmail), web browsing (Chrome), navigation (Google Maps), video sharing (YouTube), operating systems (Android), productivity software (Workspace), language translation and many other online services. It also produces consumer electronics products including Pixel smartphones, Google Assistant, Nest smart home devices, wearable devices (Fitbit) and this Chromecast device.
Here are the key features:
• Google Chromecast with Google TV (Model: G454V)
• Provides 1080p (with HDR10) streaming content from a wide range of services
• 3.0 inch x 2.5 inch wireless receiver dongle with 3 inch HDMI connection cable
• 59 inch USB-A to USB-C power cable
• 5 volt, 1.5 amp, 7.5 watt power adapter for USB cable
• Remote control with power, volume, home, preset Netflix, & YouTube, Google Assistant buttons
• Two AAA alkaline batteries included
• Google Assistant voice control through remote
• Access to thousands of apps through Google Play
• Wireless connectivity: 801.11a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth connectivity to remote control
• Set up through Google Home app
• Full easy to follow on screen instructions
• Manufactured from recycled plastic (49% by weight)
• One year warranty
The Chromecast device, cables, power adapter and remote control are all very attractively designed. They are nicely rounded, very compact and their color is a pleasing arctic white called “Snow.” Even the included AAA batteries are a matching white color.
Set up is very easy. Simply attach the USB power cord to the included adapter, connect the USB-C end to the wireless receiver dongle and plug that dongle into an HDMI port on the TV. Then use the Google Home app on a smartphone to set up the wireless connection to your network.
The device will download firmware updates and it will be ready for use. You can then mate the remote to your TV so that it can control power, volume and (in most cases) the input switching.
The menus are very easy to navigate and seems to include all streaming services (Netflix, Prime, Disney, Apple, Hulu, Peacock, Paramount, HBO, Sling, Spotify, YouTube, etc.) plus many free services found in the Google Play app.
Connections were solid and provided a very clean data stream for all services I tested. The remote control connects to the dongle via Bluetooth so line-of-sight is not necessary and the range is at least 30 feet. You can safely expect that the device will work perfectly in most home situations, reliably covering multiple rooms.
The device is very compact and lightweight so it can be attached to any HDMI port on the TV and just hang unobtrusively behind the TV without straining the wiring. The 59” power cord is long enough to easily reach an available power source. Or, you could just plug in the USB-A end into a USB port on your TV (most TVs have a USB-A port.)
No matter how old your digital TV is, this Google Chromecast device will instantly upgrade it to the latest “smart” functionality. In fact, even if your TV has streaming functions you might find that this unit adds some important capability which you did not have (such as voice search or Google Assistant controls).
The beautiful, tiny remote gives you access to not just all of the streaming services, but also provides to the full range of Google Assistant capabilities. You can use it to control your lights, thermostat, doorbell cameras, etc. if you utilize Google Nest devices. You can also use the remote to answer questions or do quick searches using the power of Google and the breadth of YouTube to quickly find relevant material.
Given the comparable price and basic capabilities, the obvious comparison is to Amazon’s Fire Stick. But I think the Google Chromecast is superior in several aspects. First, it is undeniably more attractive. The beautiful color and shape of the remote is a pleasure to look at. Second, it probably has a broader range of apps available, due to the extensive Google Play library. Finally, because its software is based upon Google search technology, the search function is certainly superior to anything Amazon can offer.
I am delighted to give this great and bargain-priced device my full and enthusiastic recommendation!
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| memory capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB | — | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth, Bluetooth, Wireless | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, HDMI | Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| controller type | Remote Control | Remote Control, Voice enabled remote | Android, Voice Remote Control | Remote Control | Remote Control, App Control | android |
| supported services | Google TV | Amazon Instant Video, Google TV, Hulu, Netflix, YouTube | YouTube, Pandora, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video | Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Prime Video, Vudu | Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Prime Video, Vudu | YouTube, Pandora, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video |
| video output resolution | 1080p HDR, 60 FPS | — | 1920x1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 1920x1080 |
| weight | 56.7 grams | 4.1 ounces | 0.31 kilograms | 1.1 ounces | 1.6 ounces | 1.41 ounces |
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Chromecast with Google TV (HD) brings you the movies, shows, and live TV you love, in up to 1080p HDR.[1,2,3] Get recommendations just for you. And use the remote to find entertainment with your voice.[4]
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No more switching between apps.
With Google TV, your home screen displays movies and shows from all your services in one place.
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Recommendations just for you.
Get entertainment suggestions based on your subscriptions, streaming habits, and content you own.
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Use your voice to find entertainment.[4]
Press the Google Assistant button on the remote and ask to search for specific movies or genres.[4]
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Manage connected devices from the couch.
Ask Google to dim the lights, adjust the temperature, or see who’s at the front door.[4,5,6]
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Family friendly.
Kids profiles let you access entertainment for the whole family, set parental controls, and more.
1 No switching 2 Recommendations 3 Voice control 4 Connected devices 5 Kids profiles
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El producto funciona correctamente, si instalación fue sencilla y la configuración fue rápida.
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