@SavageArfad It's great for families. In my household, we have almost every service with different people paying for them. This feature is amazing when you can't keep track of it all.
G'day from Sydney Australia, got mine yesterday and installed it today, it's bloody awesome and easy to use only complain I have is the remote, I find it a little to smooth and is a bit slippery on the hand,wish it had some kind of texture on the bottom, great review mate 🍻👍
Does this support Miracast? Specifically looking to run wireless Dex from my Galaxy Note 10. My Firestick works for workers Dex, wondering if this can too
Sure, let me choose a COLOR for something that will be forever installed behind my 40" TV haha! Very informative video btw, would like to consider this if I have not purchase my SECOND Chromecast!
I am also visually impaired, and I own one of these. In the accessibility settings there’s a feature called talk back. When you navigate it will speak what’s on the screen.
Finding it quite buggy so far. The QR code during setup just didn't work and I tried multiple apps, multiple shots, even creating an image and uploading though - no joy at all. Also, Dolby Atmos appears broken in Disney+ and 4K does not work in that app unless you have HDR activated on your display too. I have a non-HDR 4K which means Disney will never play in 4K. My projector is 4K HDR will work though - this bug is probably Disney's fault as this happens on Roku too. Other bugs - occasionally I get a blank screen which appears to be loading the "for me" section but it can take a while. The remote volume buttons are not very responsive and the input button, when connected to my Sony amp, does not change the inputs, it activates some other menu option. When browsing for films, there is an option for "free" (i.e. services you are subscribed too) but it can't tell the difference between Prime videos and paid-for videos. Another thing I'd like to see is easier browsing of 4K material (like the thumbnails being tagged). And last thing the Apple TV will hopefully come soon so I can access my purchases.
I'm happy google has released the genuine ethernet adaptor on their store. Big improvement in speed and stability despite the wifi being 6 feet away.4k is much better and Steam link works well over ethernet too. Tried a Belkin usbC hub with power pass through but it would NOT allow the power through.
The new Apple TV 4k white siri remote is awesome. Apple remote's touchpad allows me to quickly move from app to app (or movie to movie) faster than any other remote that use the ancient arrow keys. OTHER PROS: - Apple is way faster than my other streamers like builtin SONY, Amazon firestick, Google Chromecast, Roku. - I can mirror my iPhone onto the tv. - kids can mirror their macbooks (example: in the 2021 Tokyo olympics, it was easy to find a sports event using the macbook and mirror it to the tv)
Great video! I also wanted to know is there any way you can get a Nest Doorbell notification on the Chromecast Google TV? Like it shows on the Nest Home Hub, ie you can see the stream of the Doorbell as soon as someone rings the doorbell.
Great video! Can you test if the chromecast automatically switches into 24Hz mode while watching movies like Apple TV does? I noticed Chromecast with Google TV has the match range like ATV but not the Match frame rate. Can u check if that's d case!
Fire TV stick lets you connect an Alexa device to it, so you can do things like turning tv on and off with your voice, without having to use the remote. Is that possible to do connecting the Chromecast to a Google Assistant device?
I'm wondering if I can disable the Rotten Tomatoes icon/reviews from showing up on the screen. Thanks in advance for any help. If it has to stay, it's going back to the store and back to Roku.
Can someone explain to me what’s the point in buying this if you have the latest Sony Bravia with Google TV OS? It should be exactly the same no? What I don’t know is whether the app in Google TV OS of the Sony offers the same functionality in terms of 4K, HDR formats as the app in Google TV OS of the dongle?
So what about the basic features of the previous Chromecast? Like if me and my sister use different Netflix accounts attached to different emails, can we just cast them to the TV from the phone, like on the original Chromecast? Or do we need to add 2 separate Netflix accounts to Google TV. And would that be possible? And does casting from the phone still work the way it used to? Like casting from any streaming apps, music apps, Google Photos, or just sharing my phone screen.
Yep, most all the functionality we tested that we did with the older Chromecasts works on this one, even turning the TV off using the Google Assistant. Casting from a phone still works the same way.
The Live Channels implementation on this device is incomplete and poor (unlike on my Nvidia Shield TV). I use Live Channels to watch OTA TV (coming from my HDHomeRun) on my Nvidia Shield TV. You can install the Live Channels app (with difficulty), but it doesn't appear in your apps list, and you can't put it there. You can do a voice search to launch it, but it should appear in the apps list. Maybe Google is planning on implementing this somehow with the Live tab (which we see if you have YourTube TV). This seems like a work in progress (like most Google products).
Thanks for the feedback, we've been toying around whether to do a "What's New?" video for new products or just wait a month an do a 1 month later review. Since there's a lot to talk about with it, perhaps we'll feature it again in a separate video going over more things you can do with it (there is quite a bit!)
I have a Netflix subscription. Do in need the more costly google tv device (89.95) or does the (49.95) device work with Netflix?. Not clear on the difference.
Hi josh from Ecuador the middle of the world , I have a question I have a Sony TV with android TV is there and upgrade to Google TV or when it going to be one
But does it cast without wifi or phone data? I want to cast my Google movie purchases saved on my phone to a device connected to the tv at the cottage. There's no wifi or cell service but sometimes I just want to watch an evening movie. I've tried roku, chromecast and Nvidia Shield tv with an old phone set up as a wifi hotpot and still can't get it to cast. I purchased the previous generation Chromecast because I was told it would do this but as it turns ou,t it does not.
Yes, you can download apps from it. We didn't cover all the kinds of apps you can potentially download but will make sure to cover that in our next video on it.
Not at launch but it should be coming soon www.google.com/amp/s/www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2020/9/30/21492682/new-chromecast-google-tv-stadia-support-launch
I was immediately disappointed I’m afraid. Interface felt clunky and unrefined and the remote felt cheap. I was so hoping to love it. I really like my Apple TV but I hate the RUclips app on there compared to the one on Roku and Chromecast/google. I just don’t like the rest of the experience enough to switch. Keeping an eye on it though.
I find it incredibly easy and simple. Install the apps you need and organise them in order of preference. It takes barely seconds to switch between apps etc.
I believe there is a setting/tickbox for what streaming services to show. Thst is, if you only have Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and others will not show feeds.
Great video! Question: Can you install Android apps on this? For example there are apps on the Android play store which allow you to watch free TV from my country etc. Can I install any apps I want on this?
What I hope you cover at 6 months is just how cheap and poorly designed the remote is. I really love the platform and device, but the remote is garbage. I took an older remote from a Walmart Onn Android TV box I had and paired it to the new Chromecast device, and what a huge improvement in build quality and ergonomics that was. Google needs to completely re-think and redesign the remote for this device.
Got mine today at best buy I like it every thing works if you don't have a smart tv this the thing for you if you got a Good tv Like Samsung or LG i have a LG tv 2014 non smart works perfect 👌 get it people it won't Disappoint and you got to best buy get Geek Squad insurance just in case $6.99 for 2 years and must have High speed internet 50 Download speeds works good 👍
It supports 4K 60hz, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. There is a problem with older LG tvs that might cause it to not recognize 4K 60 which might be the case here.
Keep the name 6 Months Later. Feels like more long term review channel rather then amateur quick review on product launch. But do give after 6 month and after 1 year review on each of your earlier reviews.
Just a heads up, this piece of junk doesn't automatically play your videos when you use your google home devices to ask it to play something. I can't believe they actually DOWNGRADED chromecast's functionality. It was one of the best things ever being able to just ask for a show or movie, ask to turn off the lights, and enjoy yourself.
Thank you for having subtitles! Deaf guy here.
But how can you see the video?
@@H.EL-Othemany braille, duh
@@H.EL-Othemany please tell me your jokeing right
@@raahulpooran I'm not jokeing. But I am joking
@@H.EL-Othemany Are u crazy? Or pretending to be one?
The absolute killer feature for me is the cross platform watchlist. That's huge.
@SavageArfad alot of people use prime video because bits free with Amazon Prime as well as Disney+ and Netflix and Mabey RUclips premium
@SavageArfad It's great for families. In my household, we have almost every service with different people paying for them. This feature is amazing when you can't keep track of it all.
They ALL do this! Why is everyone thinking this is new
@@CoryTeague Roku has a wishlist feature?
@@BornForBBQ that’s not what I nor the OG commenter were referring to
Excellent review. Best one I've seen so far.
This video really convinced me to buy it instead of the previous model. Thanks!
On additional thing we forgot to mention is that RUclips will play at 4k on the Chromecast with Google TV and looks great on it!
Do you know Stadia on the new Chromecast?
Do you know when Stadia will be online with this new Chromecast?
@@victorvance1390 you can side load it. There are videos on RUclips showing how.
Great review.. 1st time on your channel and u have given good info about about the product and hidden features that other videos didn't provide..
I have been waiting for your review @6month later. your reviews are always on point.
I would have gotten a few of these but it doesn't have Stadia. I'll stick with Shield and Cromecast Ultra.
G'day from Sydney Australia, got mine yesterday and installed it today, it's bloody awesome and easy to use only complain I have is the remote, I find it a little to smooth and is a bit slippery on the hand,wish it had some kind of texture on the bottom, great review mate 🍻👍
Slippery as a snake is it🤣
Does this support Miracast? Specifically looking to run wireless Dex from my Galaxy Note 10. My Firestick works for workers Dex, wondering if this can too
It's great value. Can't wait to get the ones I've ordered
Man I'd be surprised if I still have questions after watching this video. Great as always!
Thnx for this great review 👍🏼👍🏼 after this video I ordered the chromecast 😀😀
I'm absolutely thinking about buying This whenever I get a Chance, It's a good thing that Christmas is Coming Up
Sure, let me choose a COLOR for something that will be forever installed behind my 40" TV haha! Very informative video btw, would like to consider this if I have not purchase my SECOND Chromecast!
Best review of the device and I've watched a bunch!!
Hey I'd like to know if this would work for my grandmother, she's visually impaired..
I am also visually impaired, and I own one of these. In the accessibility settings there’s a feature called talk back. When you navigate it will speak what’s on the screen.
Ordered it yesterday, even though I bought a new Fire TV stick 2 months ago.
Really nice video Josh. The Google TV platform is a breath of fresh air and I am loving it!
Installed mine yesterday. Love it. Thanks for the great info
Ty great help with the setup, my question has to with adding apps, like Direct TV. Thanks!
Finding it quite buggy so far. The QR code during setup just didn't work and I tried multiple apps, multiple shots, even creating an image and uploading though - no joy at all. Also, Dolby Atmos appears broken in Disney+ and 4K does not work in that app unless you have HDR activated on your display too. I have a non-HDR 4K which means Disney will never play in 4K. My projector is 4K HDR will work though - this bug is probably Disney's fault as this happens on Roku too. Other bugs - occasionally I get a blank screen which appears to be loading the "for me" section but it can take a while. The remote volume buttons are not very responsive and the input button, when connected to my Sony amp, does not change the inputs, it activates some other menu option. When browsing for films, there is an option for "free" (i.e. services you are subscribed too) but it can't tell the difference between Prime videos and paid-for videos. Another thing I'd like to see is easier browsing of 4K material (like the thumbnails being tagged). And last thing the Apple TV will hopefully come soon so I can access my purchases.
I'm happy google has released the genuine ethernet adaptor on their store. Big improvement in speed and stability despite the wifi being 6 feet away.4k is much better and Steam link works well over ethernet too.
Tried a Belkin usbC hub with power pass through but it would NOT allow the power through.
The new Apple TV 4k white siri remote is awesome.
Apple remote's touchpad allows me to quickly move from app to app (or movie to movie) faster than any other remote that use the ancient arrow keys.
OTHER PROS:
- Apple is way faster than my other streamers like builtin SONY, Amazon firestick, Google Chromecast, Roku.
- I can mirror my iPhone onto the tv.
- kids can mirror their macbooks (example: in the 2021 Tokyo olympics, it was easy to find a sports event using the macbook and mirror it to the tv)
Is nvidia shield going to get the same UI?
There is a app to get Google TV UI in android tv but I lost the link.
Excellent review!
Great video! I also wanted to know is there any way you can get a Nest Doorbell notification on the Chromecast Google TV? Like it shows on the Nest Home Hub, ie you can see the stream of the Doorbell as soon as someone rings the doorbell.
Clear and engaging everytime 👌🏾
Great video! Can you test if the chromecast automatically switches into 24Hz mode while watching movies like Apple TV does? I noticed Chromecast with Google TV has the match range like ATV but not the Match frame rate. Can u check if that's d case!
Awesome video. On a side note, i recommend 100% that you watch war horse. It's the best movie I've ever watched!
Fire TV stick lets you connect an Alexa device to it, so you can do things like turning tv on and off with your voice, without having to use the remote. Is that possible to do connecting the Chromecast to a Google Assistant device?
Yes. It's fast and understands better than echo devices.
Does it have a "find the remote" feature?
If it is there, That would be great 🤩
How would that work?
@@I_was_a_Bullfrog Easy... Just a software button in the Google Home app that says Find Remote and then it beeps. Roku and others have it.
What power adaptor are you using? Does the one with the Chromecast Google TV work?
I'm wondering if I can disable the Rotten Tomatoes icon/reviews from showing up on the screen. Thanks in advance for any help. If it has to stay, it's going back to the store and back to Roku.
0:52 *PTSD intensifies*
Thanks for this great review :)
Will this work on a PC monitor with HDMI output?
It's works just no volume up and down. You have to do that manually on the monitor itselfs.
Thank You Josh 😊
Will be saving
Can someone explain to me what’s the point in buying this if you have the latest Sony Bravia with Google TV OS? It should be exactly the same no? What I don’t know is whether the app in Google TV OS of the Sony offers the same functionality in terms of 4K, HDR formats as the app in Google TV OS of the dongle?
So what about the basic features of the previous Chromecast? Like if me and my sister use different Netflix accounts attached to different emails, can we just cast them to the TV from the phone, like on the original Chromecast? Or do we need to add 2 separate Netflix accounts to Google TV. And would that be possible?
And does casting from the phone still work the way it used to? Like casting from any streaming apps, music apps, Google Photos, or just sharing my phone screen.
Yep, most all the functionality we tested that we did with the older Chromecasts works on this one, even turning the TV off using the Google Assistant. Casting from a phone still works the same way.
you are the best reviewer!!!
My tcl remotes google button works with it
Just wondering are they going to add airplay to the Google tv.
Is the Playstore available on GoogleTV? DAZN app?
Do we still get the "ambience wallpaper" on our TV screen?
Yes
@@6MonthsLater noted and thank you!
Is there an option for live channels ?
So no 4K HDR? For Netflix or Prime Video?
The Live Channels implementation on this device is incomplete and poor (unlike on my Nvidia Shield TV). I use Live Channels to watch OTA TV (coming from my HDHomeRun) on my Nvidia Shield TV. You can install the Live Channels app (with difficulty), but it doesn't appear in your apps list, and you can't put it there. You can do a voice search to launch it, but it should appear in the apps list. Maybe Google is planning on implementing this somehow with the Live tab (which we see if you have YourTube TV). This seems like a work in progress (like most Google products).
I really want to get this but my question is, can I be able to watch live soccer games like English premier league, Laliga, Budesliga etc ?
You'd need to make sure there's a compatible app for those games you can download on Google TV (formerly known as Android TV)
Sling TV
My only complaint is the volume buttons on the remote feel terrible. They're small and mushy, yuck!
is it possible to install Chrome or other Internet Browser on it???
Can this replace my fire tv cube? I love the hands-free feature in fire cube.
If you have a google home you can also control your tv with your voice with chromecast
Suggest you don't wait an entire "Six Months Later" to provide the complete review on the Google with Google TV. Maybe a week before Black Friday! 😀
Thanks for the feedback, we've been toying around whether to do a "What's New?" video for new products or just wait a month an do a 1 month later review. Since there's a lot to talk about with it, perhaps we'll feature it again in a separate video going over more things you can do with it (there is quite a bit!)
Can I install google chrome from the app store?
does the remote come with a brick attached, my girlfriend likes to lose things.
Does it connect with Bluetooth earphone?
Say Ethernet like a normal human.
8.24 if I have a 4K Netflix account will it not play in 4K?
These are not bugs, these are features that need improvement perhaps. A bug is a feature that doesn't do what its build to do.
can the google Chromecast mic hear you when the mic command activation
button is not pressed i.e is it or can it secretly spy on you?
The operating system on the new chromecast is android tv. Google tv is the new userinterface.
Can you use the voice assistant from other devices to turn on the TV? My old chromecast won't turn on my TV by voice through my google home mini
Yes, they can turn on and off the TV. You just have to have a tv that's new enough that includes HDMI CEC.
@@6MonthsLater thanks for the response! I'll take a look and see if my model tv has that.
I have a Netflix subscription. Do in need the more costly google tv device (89.95) or does the (49.95) device work with Netflix?. Not clear on the difference.
Both have Netflix
I have the Nvidia Shield but I'm really glad Google made a cheap version of Android TV
Hi josh from Ecuador the middle of the world , I have a question I have a Sony TV with android TV is there and upgrade to Google TV or when it going to be one
Not sure what tvs will support the new Google TV and when the rollout will happen.
Can you add FiOS to it?
But does it cast without wifi or phone data? I want to cast my Google movie purchases saved on my phone to a device connected to the tv at the cottage. There's no wifi or cell service but sometimes I just want to watch an evening movie. I've tried roku, chromecast and Nvidia Shield tv with an old phone set up as a wifi hotpot and still can't get it to cast. I purchased the previous generation Chromecast because I was told it would do this but as it turns ou,t it does not.
Why not just use a usbC hub and a portable drive with all the movies on it?
Still very early. I have no doubt that google will make this better, I just hope they actually market this unlike all of their other products.
Only if there was a black one 😔
@SFbayKID mine comes October 21 and just ordered today...
is the face ID obligated?
Doesn't this have Google play store?
Yes, you can download apps from it. We didn't cover all the kinds of apps you can potentially download but will make sure to cover that in our next video on it.
Have you not used another streaming dongle ?? They ALL aggregate content from the services.
請問～Google TV～台灣有賣嗎？
我真的很想買這 超讚的 產品👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
有啊
@@JD-pp6ze 謝謝🙏
Can you load 3party apps like watched.
Yes, it's based on android, so the play store is there and you can download third party apps
Is there still a reason to buy a Nvidia Shield (Pro) with the new Chromecast?
no
4k HDR and Nvidia remote play but that's about it.
Is Apple music available?
Not officially, the Google TV responds that it's not available when you do a voice search for it. You might be able to sideload it.
@@6MonthsLater how do I sideload it on the google TV with Chromecast?
Best
Only one thing I miss, no Chrome Browser on Google TV.
How would you make video/voice calls with Duo
By adding a camera using a usbC hub with power pass through
@@lunchie80 thanks, I just got mine last week and I love using Duo
Does it support Stadia?
Not at launch but it should be coming soon www.google.com/amp/s/www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2020/9/30/21492682/new-chromecast-google-tv-stadia-support-launch
I wonder if Android tv will be updated to this os
Looks like that's the eventual plan according to Google.
@@6MonthsLater Aw man I was gonna get this chrome cast and I have an android tv so I'm guessing for my sake don't update?
This channel is great but the name should DEFINITELY be changed
We're always open to suggestions 😊
@@6MonthsLater how about '6 days later reviews'?
Totally agreed. It be 1 week later reviews.
He's also going to do a review in 6 months though, right?
Should be NOW REVIEWS
I was immediately disappointed I’m afraid. Interface felt clunky and unrefined and the remote felt cheap. I was so hoping to love it. I really like my Apple TV but I hate the RUclips app on there compared to the one on Roku and Chromecast/google. I just don’t like the rest of the experience enough to switch. Keeping an eye on it though.
I find it incredibly easy and simple. Install the apps you need and organise them in order of preference. It takes barely seconds to switch between apps etc.
Why no black version?
Because it's behind your TV and tiny?
what if i only have a netflix subscription? will it show me other films to pay for? i dont want that :(
I believe there is a setting/tickbox for what streaming services to show.
Thst is, if you only have Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and others will not show feeds.
Great video! Question: Can you install Android apps on this? For example there are apps on the Android play store which allow you to watch free TV from my country etc. Can I install any apps I want on this?
Google TV is the newer version of Android TV, so you can install quite a few different apps on it and even sideload apps on it.
What I hope you cover at 6 months is just how cheap and poorly designed the remote is. I really love the platform and device, but the remote is garbage. I took an older remote from a Walmart Onn Android TV box I had and paired it to the new Chromecast device, and what a huge improvement in build quality and ergonomics that was. Google needs to completely re-think and redesign the remote for this device.
Can you turn off Autoplaying trailers? it's a huge turn off (no pun intended)
I really wish Google would add generic IPTV as a supported streaming service.
compare it to Apple TV 4K please...
Will do 😁
Wish Stadia worked right out the box.
Drawback is that you can't connect to an old RUclips account using the RUclips app!!!!
Got mine today at best buy I like it every thing works if you don't have a smart tv this the thing for you if you got a Good tv Like Samsung or LG i have a LG tv 2014 non smart works perfect 👌 get it people it won't Disappoint and you got to best buy get Geek Squad insurance just in case $6.99 for 2 years and must have High speed internet 50 Download speeds works good 👍
Can you use the voice assistant from other devices to turn on the TV? My old chromecast won't turn on my TV by voice through my google home mini
Dear Josh:
you're little cutie
No 4k 60hz? Man.. google fed up on that one.. Does it even have HDR?
It supports 4K 60hz, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. There is a problem with older LG tvs that might cause it to not recognize 4K 60 which might be the case here.
Yeah our setup likely doesn't support 4k 60hz so that's why the Chromecast didn't list it out.
ok
Keep the name 6 Months Later. Feels like more long term review channel rather then amateur quick review on product launch.
But do give after 6 month and after 1 year review on each of your earlier reviews.
I'd love to hear you pronouncing "ofen" instead of "ofTEN" lol
Two prononciations of "often" [ʼɒfn] or [ɒftn] in the UK .
Just a heads up, this piece of junk doesn't automatically play your videos when you use your google home devices to ask it to play something. I can't believe they actually DOWNGRADED chromecast's functionality. It was one of the best things ever being able to just ask for a show or movie, ask to turn off the lights, and enjoy yourself.
Do you need a rotten tomato account?
No, it’s in there by default.
Me here waiting for a Samsung tv device