Google is persevering in the living room streaming market. However! it is taking a step forward by launching the Google TV Streamer. This new device! sold for 99 Swiss francs! is no longer a USB key! but is placed under your television to be connected via HDMI. Immediate availability of a device that also allows you to control your connected home.
Right out of the box! the change of direction is clear. The first search engine offers a beautiful design case in immaculate white. The design is original! simple and modern. A small USB-C power supply is provided in the box with the remote control and batteries. No HDMI cable.
A revamped remote control
Compared to the latest Chromecast ! which it replaces! the remote control offered in the same white is distinguished by a substantial redesign. It is now possible to adjust the volume. A special key allows you to create truemoney database a shortcut to a particular application. The home and back keys still play a leading role.
Getting started is done through Google Home and should be trouble-free. The easiest way is to connect this box to the Internet using a network cable. Of course! you can also use Wi-Fi. During the process! you are invited to choose your video services that allow the box to offer content according to your preferences. Google’s presentation .
The Google TV Streamer remote control.
The Google TV Streamer in its box.The Google TV Streamer for its design.The connectivity of the Google TV Streamer.
Google TV Streamer 4K HDR Dolby Vision.The Google TV Streamer remote control.The Google TV Streamer remote control.
An ultra-fast interface
The first thing that strikes you compared to other
Android TV systems is the speed and responsiveness of this Google Streamer! which has 32GB of internal memory. Scrolling through the menus is efficient and enjoyable. The customizable Google TV interface is clear and well thought out.
To get a first idea of the performance of this Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos compatible box! capable of playing content from Zattoo! Netflix! Disney+! Amazon Prime! Play Suisse and Arte! I went to YouTube to watch “Kaïzen” by YouTuber Inoxtag.
A good start
The viewing! unfortunately interrupted by too many no performance no relationship commercial breaks! went well with an image quality that seemed quite appreciable to me. The central key on the upper pad allows you to pause. The navigation keys allow you to change! for example.
At the time of writing! we are in the process of clarifying phone number list o the services fully available in Switzerland since in some markets Google offers no less than 800 streams on Live TV. We will come back soon to the possibility of creating a shortcut or easily finding your remote control by tickling the box.