🔴 Google Streamer 4K The Biggest Android TV Flop of 2024 ?
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- Опубликовано: 10 окт 2024
- New Google streamer is here but has lots of issues which makes it hard to recommend over Onn 4K pro or Nvidia Shield. Lets answer some of the main questions about the new google streamer 4K
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Hi tech doctor I see no BBC player how would I side load many thanks
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@@TechDoctorUK thank you works perfectly
I played with it for 24 hours . Seemed responsive and installed customer launcher . Verified all my streaming services worked fine and good speeds via LAN Port . I boxed it back up and giving it to my son
Was waiting over 18 months for a new Google streamer, what a joke.
I've been using it for a few days now, and it works very well. I am very happy with what I use. Dolby atmos and 4k are great.
Would like a vpn monitor that works with Android 14.
ONN 4K PRO FOR 50 DOLLARS > GOOGLE STREAMER 50 BUCKS CHEAPER INCLUDED HDMI USB PORT 3.0 BETTER DESIGN VOICE COMUNICATION. AND THE SPEED OF THE ONN HAS BEEN GREAT FOR STEAMING AND WIFI CONNECTION
You can get a cable online for the the USB port that will increase it@@wingman-1977
Can't get the ONN in the UK which is shit
I received it few of them I've ordered a month ago and loving it so far 🥂🙏🤙👍
I'm only disappointed that they didn't go with lossless audio passthrogh. I didn't expect them to but I hoped that they would. But otherwise this device is very nice and a major update the the CCwGTV.
the firestick 4k max 16gb has audio passthru for DD, DD plus, DTS, dolby true hd and dtshdma streams when used with kodi..It will also do LPCM up to 8channels but that is not as passthru...I used an alpha version kodi and cant recall the number off the top of my head but I can confirm it does full audio passthru on the streams I mentioned and for a fraction of the cost of an nvidia shield.
It’s personal preference Doc with any device
Brilliant video. Good thing I bought the first version on sale 2 Months ago for £30. Was thinking not to buy and wait for new one, then I thought will be no where near the launch price of first one and I was right so after seeing this video I'm even more happy.
@TechDoctor UK, can you do a video on how different devices affect internet speed when using a VPN.
I had a bunch of old firesticks and google devices lying around, and set some of them up for some friends. The speed test differences using Analiti whilst connected to SurfShark (using Wireguard) were alarming. Less powerful devices were surprisingly slow, e.g. the very latest Firestick 4K Max was about 5x faster than the white dongle Google TV with Chromecast.
I always advise that people should use a good VPN like Surfshark, but I didn't realise the CPU power required to encrypt traffic would have such a big impact on the Analiti speed tests. My NVidia Shield is easily the fastest device I have when using a VPN.
BTW - I'm using Surfshark due to it's unlimited connections feature, but it's also been much faster than things like PureVPN, and has a key feature for an Android TV device. It has the option to connect on startup.
I personally use IPvanish - www.techdoctoruk.com/tdukIPvanish
it also has unlimited connections and supports autostart. As you've discovered, the device needs to encrypt the traffic before it sends it down the tunnel. So if your device is underpowered, overworked, low ram etc etc - all of that will impact your VPN speeds
These people have so much money why can't they just give us a good device and control the market
glad you got around to doing this product review
From N. America. I'm fine with my Chromecast w/ google tv 4k. It works like a charm as long as you limit internal storage use and use an external storage device for all your apps.
Once you have a type c dongle and put usb in the internal storage doesn’t matter. And the 32 gigs is nice to have compared to what they had before and the fact you can add more storage pretty easily it wasn’t a problem.
This system for what it is tho doesn’t seem like anything “next gen” like what I think people hoped for it’s basically the same device and they added more ram which makes it faster but the price ain’t justified in my opinion if someone already has the chromecast with google tv
I have been disappointed with the 4K Streamer. I got it as I thought "4K, wired network, an upgrade to my old 1080p Chromecast with Google TV" I was so wrong. The thing is not very reliable. CEC doesn't work properly. A lot of apps that work on the old Chromecast dongle don't work on the Streamer. It has just been a huge disappointment. I have actually gone back to useing my old 1080p Chromecast with Google TV dongle and the streamer now sits in the cupboard idle.
My Chromecast was the early 1080p version, but it just works properly where as the 4K Streamer is useless by comparison. I even like the remote better on the old device with the volume controls on the side instead of on the top.
Specs and numbers mean nothing. Real world performance is a completely different thing
Have had mine since day one launch in the USA, it's been amazing. I have all variations of Chromecast since the very first one. I have been using the Chromecast HD on all 3 TV sets in my home. This is an upgrade and my home has various google home products so it works for me. It plays all of my movies in dolby atmos just fine, have yet to see it not put out the desired sound format. Sure things are cheaper, but getting the actual google product that will be given constant updates and maintain its platform is a big piece of mind for me. It just works better than the previous one, and android TV is in my opinion much better than anything roku or amazon puts out.
Do you feel like the price is worth the upgrade or do you think there should of been better than it is for that price
@@sardeegaming To answer honestly, I do wish it were a "better" device. I wish they would make something with the power of the Nvidia shield. But at the same time it would then cost a much higher premium, like the apple TV and Nvidia shield. I feel the price basically doubling, yet the performance not necessarily doubling as well, is a loss. Is it a good upgrade? To me, yes. But I am heavily invested in the Google ecosystem, I have multiple google home devices and even an google pixel phone. Price is something that can defiantly be controversial, is it worth it? yes. Is it worth $99 when something similar is half the price? Yes, because its a google made device. So you gotta weigh in where you stand with that. In the end it works, and it does what I want it to, and it will have google constantly supporting its platform with updates.
I'm happy with my 4k Chromecast, it is simple, all I did on it was watch RUclips, Prime video and Crunchyroll, but sometimes the quality of video or loading wouldn't be up there sometimes, and I don't do "sometimes" in the middle of watching a good show then suddenly all gets blurry and the streaming apps has no options for video quality except RUclips. So I remembered my PS5 literally has 8K and will suck as much signsl from the Ethernet cable as possible so I took my habits there instead.
However I still love the controls easy light grip, ergonomic layout and touch. And this new version that us superior and comes with an Ethernet cable, would give this to friends that do not game but just watching a lot of tv and streaming services. 4k TVs are a lot cheaper these days, specially on Walmart... got me a 60" one for like 270bucks on april... i bet Black Friday everything will be an even bigger bargain.
But yeah, I don't think this will be the last product Google will do with streaming services.
Still a nice good upgrade, 26GBs from 4GB by default back then is a big step too
Thanks for sharing. Much appreciated. Keep the content coming. Hope you have an incredible night. Much love and RESPECT
Yikes, not what we had hoped for
Forever Shield tv pro
Heah
Thanks Doc, so there is a work around for iplayer and channel 4. I also like the ability to change launcher. Personally I think it's way to expensive. Prime day is around the corner and it could find itself more expensive or the same price as the firecube.
I didn’t like this when I first read about it great video. Thanks for sharing.
What Home Screen launcher u using?
Project ivy from the play store
TBH I feel like Android and of course Android TV is going down the rabbithole of becoming some shitified ripoff of IOS/TVOS, unnecessary restrictions, at least Apple is starting to sorta open certain things up, but Google are going the opposite way, like WTF
I think the days of getting a good all round device for the masses for less than 100 pounds/dollars are long gone. What a joke. Great video.
$100 for a $40 device what a great deal
Once again great video very informative
I was excited for this device but more research I do I’m disappointed I don’t see a reason to upgrade because I don’t have a 4K tv so I have the hd chromecast and it’s been working find for me I love it. I put a dongle and added a 512gb usb with all the movies I wanna watch I don’t play games with the device I just use it to watch videos from a usb steam and play music. I downloaded a web browser app so it’s able to stream all sports for free and go on free movie websites. I Also just my tv speakers and don’t have smart home devices. So there’s nothing about the new device that really makes me want to upgrade especially when the old one still working. I was expecting a better product from google. Maybe they’ll make a “pro version” and redeem themselves
Hello,
Can you use mouse toggle app on the Google TV Streamer?
I installed the mouse toggle app and it's not allowing me to enable the mouse toggle on the accessibility setting on the device. Please find out if mouse toggle application is working on the new google tv streamer 4k device. Thank you.
"It feels slippy", are you kidding? It's a set top box, not a phone, where are you carrying it to?
lol, I meant the remote seems very slippy
Did you experience the bug that apps that need "special app access" need to be reset after each reboot, as reported by AFTV News?
Just restarted my device and my special app access for "allow access to manage all files" was still enabled for Kodi
I'm really not interested in this device, I prefer my Nvidia shield pro, which nobody has been able to have anything better, my shield works perfectly all the time.
Look at cost. This isn't Apples to Apples. I use the Onn4k for 20.00
It does what I want to do
Sideloading is no problem. This good enough for me,and I don't play any games with it.
Love to see a new Nvidia Shield soon.
Hey TDUK, is there a video by you which details the must-DOs after getting a new Google chromecast 4k / fire tv cube? Thanks!
Onn 4K pro gives better value for money. Can we use androidTV skin on a googleTV device?
yes
@@TechDoctorUK please guide how to achieve it. I like androidtv skin more as it is customizable and like to use it if i buy googletv box
Enjoying my Firestick 4K Max, IPTV running smooth, 1000+ Retro Games running perfect, and enjoying Emby running smooth as butter. What else can I ask for.
I use a Bee TV 4900. I haven't seen you do a video on Bee TV and would like to see one. They have boxes and sticks.
From the guy that has trialled them all, which device do you use or recommend? I don't game, but use third party apps to stream.
I've bought this streamer, but it's on back order. Change my mind and I'll cancel my order. Thanks 👍
My personal device I use is the 3rd gen fire tv cube.
@@TechDoctorUK Ironically I was just watching your video comparing the 3rd Gen Cube, 2nd Gen Fire Max and 1st Gen Fire Max. I'll be using the device in a garden room with no hardwire connectivity.
I have WiFi 6 so will probably opt for the 2nd Gen Max as it comes in very close to the cube... according to your side by side comparison ☺️
......and I've cancelled my Google Streamer 4k order. 😉
@@AlFrostywell that was quick, good luck with your new firetv device, you'll love it!!
Good walkthrough but it needed SD card slot 🙏
I'm sticking to my Nvidia shield tv
Samsung needs to release a box
Nice video, thank you 👍
Good video and review TDUK.
New to this Technology (have a v1 Chromecast which I moved to another TV) but I have to say I'm based in Ireland and not really impressed by this device. Too many adverts/recommendations for items I don't subscribe to and I can't get 4 or 5 app working (so I guess I have to watch more of your vids on sideloading those apps). Seems an expensive and not very good technology buy so far on my part! Keep up the good work @TechDoctorUK
Onn vs Google 4K TV or Roku 4K Ult 2024....
But not Nvidia Shield TV because Shield TV also wins.....
Im happy with it, no problems sofar
Please do a video on how to install that launcher 🙏🙏🙏
here - ruclips.net/video/kcZYQUgHAC4/видео.htmlsi=yaCd3jRUQg7mPO66
@@TechDoctorUKThis launcher is amazing! Can you tell me the name of the screensaver?
Thank you for this video.
How fast does networking need to be for streaming apps these days?
a healthy 30 - 50mb connection is enough for 4k streaming
@@TechDoctorUK so the networking on this device is fit for purpose. Those who want to can plug it in, otherwise for the 99.9% of users who will get this device, the wifi chip is good enough.
Big 4K files 70-100mbps I had 50mbps before and it struggled but not now I've upgraded.
I wish you could the test and review the Homantics Box R 4k Plus. I know it's not a shield, but I think it's darn good for the money.
It has to be better than this one for almost the same price.
I'm sorry but I have to disagree with you tech doctor uk there I have had the google tv streamer 4k before you and I have to say it's aboustley amazing and it has the 2nd gen fire stick chip in it not the mt6986 it has the mt6986t chip in which is the same speed as the firestick 4k max 2nd gen and it's way faster than Chromecast google tv I brought it and I don't regret it I'm in Australia can't buy the onn 4k pro anyways it's better than onn 4k pro anyways the google tv streamer also it's got 4gb of ram android 14 and built in Gemini I love it best device I have brought well done google you made a wonderful device 😊
Ever hear of a period?
can can you not install vpn apps ?
Yes you can
Why don’t mod tivimate work on Google devices?
you have a modded tivimate?
Way overpriced, the ONN does the same for half the price.
RIP
What did you do to get the DNS switcher app working
install the new version from the playstore
@@TechDoctorUK awesome buddy thank you, you are the only one that I follow, looking forward to the next video, on the new Google TV streamer
@@TechDoctorUK every time I exit out, or shut it off, do I have to go back in again, and set my DNS
@@richardvespoli4445 No, once you have clicked on "start using encrypted DNS". You don't need to open my app again. You ONLY open my app if you want to choose a different encrypted server or stop using encrypted dns.
🤔For $99, i guess you get what you pay for. I love that it supports Ai, Matter Smart home devices and Thread which make it future proof
I think those are good features that they did add but I was them to support a more audio formats and I was expecting them to make something way better to upgrade” this feels like a very slight upgrade and I don’t see how it’s worth for somebody who already has a chromecast 4K to upgrade to this one but I do think it’s a good device for someone who doesn’t already have a chromecast but not worth someone to upgrade to
2024: Nvidia sheild pro Still the best Android tv box in the world
This a nest with streaming available. Pathetic.
Pay for it but I can't use it
I sending the fix to google so you will get the new update in a few days.
@@TechDoctorUK ok, thanks 🙏 like I said, I trust you 👍
Please let me know when 👍
@@TechDoctorUK Thanks for the DNS App fix
Nokia 8010
*What do you think of this new device ?*
App incompatibility is an annoying problem. The device's refuses to install some utility apps like the VPN monitor apps, Side Load Launcher, and Set Orientation app. Accessibility for Button Mapper can not be enabled. I assume its an Android 14 issue?
I absolutely love it 😍
Overpriced for the hardware you get. Should have been priced at most $60.
@@Mr01dschool stop judging the device without having it yourself I actually own it and it's amazing 😍
@@Mr01dschool don't judge a item unless you own it yourself I have it and it's amazing 🤩
It's hot garbage plz don't buy it
I prefer Chromecast 4k much better than new one Google tv streamer not that good I prefer chromecast Google tv 4k more better