My biggest gripe is still that the Nest Audio cannot be used as a wireless audio output for TV content played via the Chromecast with Google TV. Otherwise a great product for me!
This! You're absolutely right! And a minus for not mentioning this in the after 6 months video. And it isnt something other manufacturers havent figured out either. SONOS and Samsung already have this. Sure last november it was said that google was working on the audio integration but 6 months later still nothing.
I haven't used other Nest speakers, but on my Nest mini I am able to pair with it via bluetooth (must be setup in the app I believe). The Chromecast with Google TV is also able to pair with any bluetooth speaker through the accessories settings. Maybe this is an option for you?
@@PetersonRyan97 already tried this. I have a paired nest audio group. But there's an audio lag and you have enable it for every app. Like I said: sonos already does this seamlessly so it's a 'just fix it' problem.
Same here, I had heard about the feature and figured it would be out by now so I bought 2 Nest Audios for my sister for her birthday knowing she was in the market for a soundbar and figured two Nest Audios in stereo would sound better than any $200 soundbar seeing as she only uses the Google TV to watch anything ...aaannnnddd support still hasn’t been added by google and know one seems to know if it ever will
I also like that the service is available, but they are not monopolistic. They are competitive. You can buy a smartphone, watch TV, and computer on other platforms.
@@Halljand I believe they're saying Apple has a habit of not putting their things on devices they don't make. However, Apple is not being a good actor here, they don't have the install base of Apple TV hardware to make their Apple TV+ service make sense, they have to put it on a larger install base of hardware. If that changes they'll make Apple tv+ only work on their Apple TV hardware.
nice review. I don't think Google has any control over how independent app builders implement forward and rewind. In the future, I can see them implementing a universal API that would allow Google TV to control them consistently.
Google had a conference with app developers last week to inform them that to get into the Google TV app store they need to allow full account integration and follow certain standards. This should improve the experience going forward. A lot of the issues are caused by apps not having the correct hooks for the device to be able to request the correct content.
@@nniivekkappo7544 It’s the apps that are not correctly written. If they don’t have the correct programming to allow recommendation and watch next they will not be allowed in the App Store. Most companies had ported their phone versions.
Hi Josh, It is July 20, 2022. I just bought the Google Chromecast with TV. I have to installed it yet.(trying to get rid of Xfinity first) any way, has some of the complaints you mentioned in this video above (Apr 9, 2021), been corrected. I think i am going to enjoy my choice. Just wanted to know about the correction's. Nice review, thanks. It has been a while since I checked on your channel. Your still a great reviewer.
The 4k issues aren't really a problem for me since if you have a 4k TV it's garunteed to be a smart TV and have all these features anyway (a lot even have built in Chromecast support). This device is more for upgrading your old HD TV, giving it the same functionality as a smart TV for a fraction of the cost!
I had mine for three months. It’s revolutionised my set up. Had to get it because my Sony smart tv was 1st generation and Netflix got dropped. I also needed a simple solution for my wife who didn’t like the casting thing. In summary - I love it. The ability to blue tooth to a wireless headphone was the real clincher. My bride can sit in the next room and read a book, knit or talk to herself whilst I watch some sport, bonsai channels or my latest obsession which is Dessert Drifter.
Its been 6 month I've been using GCGTV. So far loving it. Previously I use Mi Box S and I tot its the best budget android box. But after using this, its a totally different experience. Love the remote with IR. I don't have the problem of HDMI CEC anymore going with my home theatre receiver setup. I just hope they solve the problem of using internal for for data
@RomeoJollyBun If you mean 60fps as to the actual videos, then yes, as long as the video you watch has the 60fps available obviously. If by lag you mean, the whole system, then no; from my experience CGTV has been very smooth and snappy. If you mean lag as In, the videos in TH-cam then, that would depend on your internet connection, and I only get it when my internet is suddenly bad (which is almost never).
I just bought that but then again I use it for my 'dumb' tv lol....I oriiginally had the older version and I had to cast from a tablet or phone. I am just happy I can find Netflix and TH-cam with the touch of a button. Although my TV does not support 4 k the picture has improved considerably. And omg it's so easy to set up....I love that...no fuss at all. I am having a spot of bother with a download...gives me error when it tires to install but as I said I simply love it.....my 'dumb' tv has become smarter than my 'smart' tv lol
I found lots of problems trying to cast from my phone, it seems to take 2 or 3 attempts to try and cast to Google TV Chromecast. If I try and cast to a normal Chromecast it Connects first time....
Has the Netflix originals recommendations issue been fixed yet? Seems like a big deal since Netflix has so much original content. Cant seem to find any info on this
Did you ever end up trying with other bluetooth headphones with AptX or just airpods? I'm considering the chromecast but without good headphone support I might have to get Roku since you can use their phone app to connect headphones.
Question for you about this.... will the recommendations and search results include channels I'm not subscribed to? (Example, i see HBO Max in your results, but i do not subscribe to it).
Excellent review! I took have the unit from Day 1. It sometimes loses the Dolby Vision detection for Netflix (and only show Ultra HDR). The worst problem is that Hulu's Android app doesn't support 4K (this is the same issue on Nvidia Shield). Also it's not able to stream 4K Bluray rips over KODI on my 5G Wifi. I'm getting an Ethernet hub to resolve that issue (hopefully). I have the Apple TV 4K 2021 on order. Hopefully it will support TH-cam HDR, which is its own drawback I know from the previous generation.
so a year ago I say that I loved this device. Now that I have two of them go bad ( increased buffering and lost internet connection) and become useless I've switched to a Roku on one TV and using a LG smart TV for the second. BIG improvement in both cases, we'll see what they are like in a year.
Stupid question but can someone tell me, do you have to have a phone or tablet for this?? Like is this usable just on TV or do you need one of those devices?
I like the support for my wireless headphones. If I turn on my headphones this device automatically pairs with them and turns off the tv speakers, and when I shut my headphones off, it automatically unpairs and turns the tv speakers back on.
Great review mate. I love my chrome cast. Love how it recommends shows. I am an apple person but am glad I chose this over the Apple TV. Better for the budget and it is just brilliant. Have had it for about a year now and hasn’t missed a beat
I feel like the google assistant and a lot of that extra stuff in this chromecast is just useless when we already have phones with thst and that tell us all of that. I just want a more simple way to browse through TV apps, my Xbox one is kind of annoying sometimes lol. I also have a couple firesticks, we've had a roku and we have a roku smart TV too. So here I am still wondering why should I buy a chromecast even though I already have android, and all these other streaming devices? I love google, youtube, I have youtube TV for my TV provider, and just overall support Google everything, so maybe that's it? So I'm my case would it be worth the buy?
Hey Josh, I hope you’re doing well. Quick question - how’s the Dolby Atmos support coming along? Is it now available in the apps you mentioned weren’t supporting it before? Thanks a lot!
I like how he explained it down to details. Most people don't do that they just wanna say what they think people wanna hear and what he said is exactly what I wanna hear about this Chromecast with Google before I go and buy it at my Walmart
Remote needs a more tactile feel as it is very slippery in the hand. Would love a better filter system on this, as it shows me things I am not interested in seeing (pay-per-view content). Setup of multiple hardware devices (TV, Soundbars) do not turn on/off properly (but they do work when in setup test mode) Besides that this system is fantastic!
I see you comparing with apple TV 4k... But in comparison to 4k Or Atmos support how does it fair against Amazon 4k max firestick?? Which one is better?
Enjoyed the review! From my research Dolby vision isn’t supported on the Disney Plus app for Google tv. But I have been able to stream at 4K with HDR10. It did give me an issue before and only said it was playing everything in HD, I logged out of the app and signed in and it resolved. I think there is still more work to be done with the app. I enjoy the Google UI and at $50 it made sense more than a new Apple TV, my vizios smartcast disney plus app supports Dolby vision but I don’t like switching around apps so I’m making the best of it rn, hopefully there’s an update coming soon
Actually, signing in and out didn’t do it but what did was looking at display settings and it looks like we’re suffering from a bug where the Chromecast will flip the display resolution back down to 1080p www.reddit.com/r/Chromecast/comments/kvuxdr/ccwgtv_keeps_losing_uhd4k_capability/?
It’s gotta be a bug with the specific apps on the Chromecast. Have no issues with the Apple TV or Netflix apps on the Chromecast playing 4K but do with Disney, Hulu and Amazon. Also I’m not alone, it looks like a lot of people are running into the same issues on Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/DisneyPlus/comments/jpx1te/not_able_to_display_4k_uhd_on_my_chromecast/?. - Josh
So, actually, you were onto something...there are two bugs I've narrowed down my issues to. One is the Chromecast will just go back down to 1080 at random. Haven't been able to figure out when it's doing it (it's not every time the device is turned off). Other bug is when Disney+ is left open and showing 4k option, when I turn the system off and back on again, same Disney+ page will appear and still be in 4k, but if you go to a different show in the Disney+ app it'll then show HD (Chromecast settings at this point is still showing 4k 60hz). When you go back to the original show you were looking at it's also now displaying HD. Quitting and reopening the app reverts everything back to 4k. Really bizarre. - Josh
@@6MonthsLater - It's a little strange to be complaining about the device, based on what other company does or does not do in their app? Surely that's down to the app maker - especially the complaint about the seek function. Do you realize that Google doesn't write those apps, only works with the developers to ensure navigation works with the remote. I wouldn't want Google telling a developer how to implement a seek on video, in fact they are probably all using different video players on the back end.
Very informative review. Much helpful. Just curious that if any of the issues mentioned, like inconsistent rewind forward across various app, Dolby Vision/Atmos and 4K support are fixed? Thanks in advance!
I have an old 720p tv and it brought it back to life so I love device, price is good, casting works great, I could not care less about Google recommendations so I use the 'apps only mode', there's no lag at all and you only see the app icons and that's it, no advertising bloating the screen
Unfortunately I had to return my Chromecast w/Google TV back to Best Buy due to the unit freezing. For the first 2-3 weeks, the unit worked flawlessly until the freezing issue appeared out of nowhere. It got old having to constantly clear cache and rebooting the unit. We have 400 Mbps down and the speed test was showing around 330 down so the bandwidth was sufficient. I really enjoyed the UI and thought the remote had great functionality with the rarely seen Input button.
the thing I hate the most and I have not been able to solve is that every single time the Chromecast loses connection or it reboots. the date and time resets to default and can't connect to the internet due to incorrect date and time. there is nothing I can do to prevent that from happening. I always have to go into settings and manually set the correct date and time so it connects again. I have not been able to find an online solution to this and it is infuriating to no avail!!
With this version, you still have to cast from your phone, tablet, or a computer separately? Or is the tech on the dongle like with roku or the fire stick?
You don't have to cast if the app is supported. Instead, you can use the remote control provided to navigate to your wanted app. If you wanted to or if you app isn't on the UI, you can cast from your phone/tablet etc.
I bought my Chromecast with Google TV at the beginning of this year actually, It's Definitely Worth the money in my opinion 😁 I highly Recommend it And I must say I absolutely Loved my Chromecast Remote
People keep telling me that I still need to use my phone to watch TH-cam tv on my TV, if I use a chrome cast. But a few people have said that's not true. They say I can use this the same way I use my roku stick. Just plug it in and access the TH-cam tv app. Which one is true? I ask because roku just dumped TH-cam TV, so while I can still watch it now, that might change in the future. I really like TH-cam TV, but I'm not going to use my phone. I want to just turn my TVs on, and click my app on screen, like I've always done
Unfortunately, I cannot recommend the Chromecast with Google TV. I ordered two of these last year when they were first released. Out of the two, one has messed up Wi-Fi where if I get it to connect to my Wi-Fi, it will only stay connected for a short time. I have tried numerous resets, etc. Nothing fixes it! The second Chromecast with Google TV is on the living room TV. It's performance and reliability is sporadic at best. Sometimes it will be laggy, other times apps just won't perform at all. And at times, it will not work with other Google devices such as the Google home / Google home mini. I have always been a fan of the Chromecast line. I used the original / Gen 3 Chromecast for years! But this device is buggy! Very bad! I'm really disappointed.
Functionality can be further improved, by including audio Downmix to stereo and DRC (dynamic range compression) off options, when multichannel audio content is played and sent to other audio equipment via Bluetooth.
Thank you for the review Josh. I am very pleased with the unit except for one recurring issue - roughly once a week now the unit just has stopped working (no home screen pic when turning on) - the only remedy I've found is to reboot the unit. So far no help from support. I wonder if this is a hardware issue. Has anyone else experienced this problem?
Sometimes when I press the home button it goes to a black screen a takes a while to load. Is this something common? I’ve had this on 2 of them already.
I'm seeing a lot of people saying Apple has no user base in streaming, you do realize Apple has 2% and Google has 3% Amazon only 5%. So, what's your point exactly....... It's a very fragmented sector.
I don't get it...if you have a Google tv, doesn't that have the same features /apps as the chromecast? Or do you have to buy and connect a chrome cast...
Why do reviewers of the chromecast with google tv never cover how well it plays with google home (not as in google assistant which you use on the remote but integration with your home automation when using a google speaker. Can I tell google nest to play x,y or z and it will still find the best or most relevant series on whichever app, or do I have to still say watch x,y or z from netflix). Every review I have seen has glossed over it and just focused on the little button on the remote.
That's a great question and apologies for not addressing it in the review. In general, it works fine. You don't always have to say "On Netflix" or "On Disney Plus" at of the end of your request. For example, the Assistant is able to figure out how to play "The Crown" on the TV without me having to include Netflix in my request. - Josh
Just found this and it's 3 years old. Does the Chromecast with Google TV support 4K content for all the apps yet? I have both Disney Plus and Amazon Prime video and if this doesn't play the content in 4K that's kinda a deal breaker.
Anyone else experiencing a really dark screen when using chromecast? Increasing the brightness to max on my screen doesn't help at all. Issue only occurs using chromecast, I have apple tv and that works fine. Thoughts and solutions welcome.
It is also not easy to log in to Netflix. Also, this newest version of Chromecast doesn’t let me control the volume from my phone when I use the pop-up control, so if I launch on my phone, I need to use my phone plus the remote.
I've just bought one and it does nothing but cut in and out, stutter and causes my surround system to pop and crackle. I've tried everything I've found on Google but the problem persists. The only thing i haven't changed is my Note 20 Ultra which has a damaged screen. I've unplugged it as it became unwatchable.
But will it save my progress of my Netflix show without going to Netflix? Also, do you have any recommendations on which streaming device is best for wanting to be able to just turn your TV on and have it go to a specific input immediately? Preferably with voice? I want to be able to walk in my front door and just say hey Google put on Netflix, and then it automatically turns on my TV and put on Netflix on the right input and everything. Also, I’m wanting to be able to quickly switch to my Nintendo switch
I wish Vudu and Apple TV (especially purchases) were better integrated into the UI. Other than that, absolutely no complaints about the CC, now I want one in every room of the house.
How laggy is it for casting movies or videos from a MacBook? and does it really need wifi router? can it be a standalone just for presentations as well?
You missed the part were it skips frames on alot of content be it prime,netflix,disney and others although the firestick has the exact same problem with content at 24/50Hz. Shame really cos they are both good products being held back this.
I'd like to be able to use the Chromecast with Google TV with my Yamaha RX-A770 receiver. But after trying to set it up, it appears that it might not be possible. The setup process is asking me to sign into my Google Account. But there is no way to input my Google Account information via the Yamaha RX-A770 receiver's remote, as far as I can tell. And by the way, I don't have a TV connected to the Yamaha RX-A770 receiver. A Dell monitor is connected to it so that I can watch 4K Ultra HD TV programming without having an oversize TV in the room. Therefore, connecting the Chromecast with Google TV directly to a TV rather than the Yamaha RX-A770 receiver is not an option. It's all a shame, because everything worked with an older Chromecast model.
Just a complaint. Putting volume buttons on the side of the remote is a bad design idea. Whoever suggested or designed this idea should be exiled to Siberia.
My biggest gripe is still that the Nest Audio cannot be used as a wireless audio output for TV content played via the Chromecast with Google TV. Otherwise a great product for me!
This! You're absolutely right!
And a minus for not mentioning this in the after 6 months video.
And it isnt something other manufacturers havent figured out either. SONOS and Samsung already have this.
Sure last november it was said that google was working on the audio integration but 6 months later still nothing.
I haven't used other Nest speakers, but on my Nest mini I am able to pair with it via bluetooth (must be setup in the app I believe). The Chromecast with Google TV is also able to pair with any bluetooth speaker through the accessories settings. Maybe this is an option for you?
@@PetersonRyan97 already tried this. I have a paired nest audio group. But there's an audio lag and you have enable it for every app. Like I said: sonos already does this seamlessly so it's a 'just fix it' problem.
Same here, I had heard about the feature and figured it would be out by now so I bought 2 Nest Audios for my sister for her birthday knowing she was in the market for a soundbar and figured two Nest Audios in stereo would sound better than any $200 soundbar seeing as she only uses the Google TV to watch anything ...aaannnnddd support still hasn’t been added by google and know one seems to know if it ever will
Yes it can! There is an audio lag with some apps, but it works well with Netflix...
Still love mine, and so does my grandfather. we both got ours at launch at the same time. best purchase ever
Saw you on Linus' review
Very helpful. I like the feature of not having to click in and out of each app to see what's on
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What an amazing review, keep up with the hard work Josh, appreciate it!👍
Only have one complaint... no profiles for Google TV. I hope this comes soon!
Right?! They added profiles for kids. Ok? What about the other adults?!
I like how apple put apple tv+ on here. Much less monopolistic then they usually are.
I also like that the service is available, but they are not monopolistic. They are competitive. You can buy a smartphone, watch TV, and computer on other platforms.
@@Halljand I believe they're saying Apple has a habit of not putting their things on devices they don't make. However, Apple is not being a good actor here, they don't have the install base of Apple TV hardware to make their Apple TV+ service make sense, they have to put it on a larger install base of hardware. If that changes they'll make Apple tv+ only work on their Apple TV hardware.
I wish Apple were more integrated though, purchases don't show up in your general google library you still have to go to the app
The test of that would be if they keep it available when it actually becomes a popular streaming platform
Apple and google are buddies. Apple and Facebook are not!! lol
nice review. I don't think Google has any control over how independent app builders implement forward and rewind. In the future, I can see them implementing a universal API that would allow Google TV to control them consistently.
Google had a conference with app developers last week to inform them that to get into the Google TV app store they need to allow full account integration and follow certain standards. This should improve the experience going forward. A lot of the issues are caused by apps not having the correct hooks for the device to be able to request the correct content.
so there is going to be an update/patch to be released? that is nice if it is
@@nniivekkappo7544 It’s the apps that are not correctly written. If they don’t have the correct programming to allow recommendation and watch next they will not be allowed in the App Store. Most companies had ported their phone versions.
@@GordonHudson i see. That would be great then. Where do you get this news btw?
@@nniivekkappo7544 On one of the Google developer news feeds.
I hope they sort out the 4k and Dolby issues. I really wanted to buy one but those issues have really dissuaded me.
Hi Josh, It is July 20, 2022. I just bought the Google Chromecast with TV. I have to installed it yet.(trying to get rid of Xfinity first) any way, has some of the complaints you mentioned in this video above (Apr 9, 2021), been corrected. I think i am going to enjoy my choice. Just wanted to know about the correction's. Nice review, thanks. It has been a while since I checked on your channel. Your still a great reviewer.
The 4k issues aren't really a problem for me since if you have a 4k TV it's garunteed to be a smart TV and have all these features anyway (a lot even have built in Chromecast support).
This device is more for upgrading your old HD TV, giving it the same functionality as a smart TV for a fraction of the cost!
Well said.
I had mine for three months. It’s revolutionised my set up. Had to get it because my Sony smart tv was 1st generation and Netflix got dropped. I also needed a simple solution for my wife who didn’t like the casting thing. In summary - I love it. The ability to blue tooth to a wireless headphone was the real clincher. My bride can sit in the next room and read a book, knit or talk to herself whilst I watch some sport, bonsai channels or my latest obsession which is Dessert Drifter.
Its been 6 month I've been using GCGTV. So far loving it. Previously I use Mi Box S and I tot its the best budget android box. But after using this, its a totally different experience. Love the remote with IR. I don't have the problem of HDMI CEC anymore going with my home theatre receiver setup. I just hope they solve the problem of using internal for for data
@RomeoJollyBun If you mean 60fps as to the actual videos, then yes, as long as the video you watch has the 60fps available obviously.
If by lag you mean, the whole system, then no; from my experience CGTV has been very smooth and snappy. If you mean lag as In, the videos in TH-cam then, that would depend on your internet connection, and I only get it when my internet is suddenly bad (which is almost never).
On mine shows 4k on Disney+, prime video and Netflix. Maybe you need change the resolution in the settings.
You’re definitely my go-to for long term reviews. Unbiased and informative. You’re doing it right.
You’re an awesome reviewer man! Keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
I'd like to see a comparison between the chromecast with google tv and amazon fire tv stick 4k
Is the "4K Problem" still a thing, even if you buy the Ethernet adapter?
what an awesome review! i need him to review everything tech
I just bought that but then again I use it for my 'dumb' tv lol....I oriiginally had the older version and I had to cast from a tablet or phone. I am just happy I can find Netflix and TH-cam with the touch of a button. Although my TV does not support 4 k the picture has improved considerably. And omg it's so easy to set up....I love that...no fuss at all. I am having a spot of bother with a download...gives me error when it tires to install but as I said I simply love it.....my 'dumb' tv has become smarter than my 'smart' tv lol
I found lots of problems trying to cast from my phone, it seems to take 2 or 3 attempts to try and cast to Google TV Chromecast.
If I try and cast to a normal Chromecast it
Connects first time....
correct having same issues but not always
Actually it seems to be a replacement for a Roku dongle, that is how I use mine. I think Google is just going to let casting legacy out.
Make sure all of your apps are updated
Has the Netflix originals recommendations issue been fixed yet? Seems like a big deal since Netflix has so much original content. Cant seem to find any info on this
Netflix doesn't want to participate in this.
@@bionicwoman9884 so dumb it only disadvantages them
Thanks for this review, Josh! I’ve experienced the same Bluetooth issue with my AirPods, which is a real bummer.
Did you ever end up trying with other bluetooth headphones with AptX or just airpods? I'm considering the chromecast but without good headphone support I might have to get Roku since you can use their phone app to connect headphones.
You can also pair a Bluetooth game controller and play games or stream them from your PC or Console.
I love it for that. Especially the retro games!!
Thank you !!!!!!!
Ps5 controller work ?
@@bigfloppy26 it should work. My DS4 works on the Chromecast and there are tutorials on pairing the DualSense to an Android so that's a good sign!
@@nrg753 thanks bro!!! I appreciate the reply. Nice bike too
Question for you about this.... will the recommendations and search results include channels I'm not subscribed to? (Example, i see HBO Max in your results, but i do not subscribe to it).
I’m going to buy this, I hope they sort it out those little gripes you’ve mentioned
Excellent review! I took have the unit from Day 1. It sometimes loses the Dolby Vision detection for Netflix (and only show Ultra HDR). The worst problem is that Hulu's Android app doesn't support 4K (this is the same issue on Nvidia Shield). Also it's not able to stream 4K Bluray rips over KODI on my 5G Wifi. I'm getting an Ethernet hub to resolve that issue (hopefully). I have the Apple TV 4K 2021 on order. Hopefully it will support TH-cam HDR, which is its own drawback I know from the previous generation.
It's up to the developer or creater of the title how it shows up. Some shows that got started before 4k may never be changed.
Supposedly, some features may be missing based on the selected region, for example some regions in EU might be missing most of the recommendations?
so a year ago I say that I loved this device. Now that I have two of them go bad ( increased buffering and lost internet connection) and become useless I've switched to a Roku on one TV and using a LG smart TV for the second. BIG improvement in both cases, we'll see what they are like in a year.
Has it been 1 year yet? What's the verdict?
Stupid question but can someone tell me, do you have to have a phone or tablet for this?? Like is this usable just on TV or do you need one of those devices?
I like the support for my wireless headphones. If I turn on my headphones this device automatically pairs with them and turns off the tv speakers, and when I shut my headphones off, it automatically unpairs and turns the tv speakers back on.
Hello! What about latency, are you having any issues when using Bluetooth headphones?
Airplay support?
You need a apple tv device.
Great review mate. I love my chrome cast. Love how it recommends shows. I am an apple person but am glad I chose this over the Apple TV. Better for the budget and it is just brilliant. Have had it for about a year now and hasn’t missed a beat
I feel like the google assistant and a lot of that extra stuff in this chromecast is just useless when we already have phones with thst and that tell us all of that. I just want a more simple way to browse through TV apps, my Xbox one is kind of annoying sometimes lol.
I also have a couple firesticks, we've had a roku and we have a roku smart TV too.
So here I am still wondering why should I buy a chromecast even though I already have android, and all these other streaming devices?
I love google, youtube, I have youtube TV for my TV provider, and just overall support Google everything, so maybe that's it? So I'm my case would it be worth the buy?
Chromecast Google TV will not get more app updates because is just android 10?
Hey Josh, I hope you’re doing well. Quick question - how’s the Dolby Atmos support coming along? Is it now available in the apps you mentioned weren’t supporting it before? Thanks a lot!
Great review. Ordered the HD version. Is Apple Music available on it?😊
I have a TV with Android TV built in, is it worth getting a Chromecast with Google TV just for that exclusive version of the OS?
I like how he explained it down to details. Most people don't do that they just wanna say what they think people wanna hear and what he said is exactly what I wanna hear about this Chromecast with Google before I go and buy it at my Walmart
Remote needs a more tactile feel as it is very slippery in the hand.
Would love a better filter system on this, as it shows me things I am not interested in seeing (pay-per-view content).
Setup of multiple hardware devices (TV, Soundbars) do not turn on/off properly (but they do work when in setup test mode)
Besides that this system is fantastic!
Is there google play store? To download other apps? Or just those apps that are shown?
This was a great review
Glad you enjoyed it!
I see you comparing with apple TV 4k... But in comparison to 4k Or Atmos support how does it fair against Amazon 4k max firestick?? Which one is better?
Great review mate. My AirPods connect fine.
Amazing video, super professional and very high quality presentation!
Enjoyed the review! From my research Dolby vision isn’t supported on the Disney Plus app for Google tv. But I have been able to stream at 4K with HDR10. It did give me an issue before and only said it was playing everything in HD, I logged out of the app and signed in and it resolved. I think there is still more work to be done with the app. I enjoy the Google UI and at $50 it made sense more than a new Apple TV, my vizios smartcast disney plus app supports Dolby vision but I don’t like switching around apps so I’m making the best of it rn, hopefully there’s an update coming soon
Thanks for the tip! We’ll try the sign out and sign back in thing to see if that fixes our issue.
Actually, signing in and out didn’t do it but what did was looking at display settings and it looks like we’re suffering from a bug where the Chromecast will flip the display resolution back down to 1080p www.reddit.com/r/Chromecast/comments/kvuxdr/ccwgtv_keeps_losing_uhd4k_capability/?
@@6MonthsLater I guess it’s a bigger issue than expected, i had it happen again just recently, hope Google gets on this
Damn google really needs to release Chromecast Pro with TV
Simple important feature missed..is there playstore?
I use chrome cast to display art slideshows on my TV. That’s why I created this channel so I can turn my TVs into art display. 😉 so happy right now!
3 years on: thank you for your helpful review.
Clearing the cache and data of the app your in will clear up drop outs with bluetooth audio. Worked for me with youtube.
Facts. I restart mine when I use it, just like my Pixel 4 daily
Definetely does support 4k on Disney plus, Netflix etc. Might be an issue with the handshake through your receiver not seeing your TV as being 4k
It’s gotta be a bug with the specific apps on the Chromecast. Have no issues with the Apple TV or Netflix apps on the Chromecast playing 4K but do with Disney, Hulu and Amazon. Also I’m not alone, it looks like a lot of people are running into the same issues on Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/DisneyPlus/comments/jpx1te/not_able_to_display_4k_uhd_on_my_chromecast/?. - Josh
So, actually, you were onto something...there are two bugs I've narrowed down my issues to. One is the Chromecast will just go back down to 1080 at random. Haven't been able to figure out when it's doing it (it's not every time the device is turned off). Other bug is when Disney+ is left open and showing 4k option, when I turn the system off and back on again, same Disney+ page will appear and still be in 4k, but if you go to a different show in the Disney+ app it'll then show HD (Chromecast settings at this point is still showing 4k 60hz). When you go back to the original show you were looking at it's also now displaying HD. Quitting and reopening the app reverts everything back to 4k. Really bizarre. - Josh
@@6MonthsLater - It's a little strange to be complaining about the device, based on what other company does or does not do in their app? Surely that's down to the app maker - especially the complaint about the seek function. Do you realize that Google doesn't write those apps, only works with the developers to ensure navigation works with the remote. I wouldn't want Google telling a developer how to implement a seek on video, in fact they are probably all using different video players on the back end.
Very informative review. Much helpful. Just curious that if any of the issues mentioned, like inconsistent rewind forward across various app, Dolby Vision/Atmos and 4K support are fixed? Thanks in advance!
Good review Josh... Thank you
I have an old 720p tv and it brought it back to life so I love device, price is good, casting works great, I could not care less about Google recommendations so I use the 'apps only mode', there's no lag at all and you only see the app icons and that's it, no advertising bloating the screen
Unfortunately I had to return my Chromecast w/Google TV back to Best Buy due to the unit freezing. For the first 2-3 weeks, the unit worked flawlessly until the freezing issue appeared out of nowhere. It got old having to constantly clear cache and rebooting the unit. We have 400 Mbps down and the speed test was showing around 330 down so the bandwidth was sufficient. I really enjoyed the UI and thought the remote had great functionality with the rarely seen Input button.
Very common issue with that device. I am looking to replace mine now as well. It is just too slow and unreliable.
@@Mr01dschool Agreed. Fun device to use but too glitchy.
the thing I hate the most and I have not been able to solve is that every single time the Chromecast loses connection or it reboots. the date and time resets to default and can't connect to the internet due to incorrect date and time. there is nothing I can do to prevent that from happening. I always have to go into settings and manually set the correct date and time so it connects again. I have not been able to find an online solution to this and it is infuriating to no avail!!
Is this the same as screen mirroring from mobile phone???
With this version, you still have to cast from your phone, tablet, or a computer separately? Or is the tech on the dongle like with roku or the fire stick?
You don't have to cast if the app is supported. Instead, you can use the remote control provided to navigate to your wanted app. If you wanted to or if you app isn't on the UI, you can cast from your phone/tablet etc.
Is it better than the amazon firestick?
Is 4k still an issue with Disney+ or has this changed since April? The Chromecast with Google TV seems really perfect but that's a big issue for me.
As tested on recent TV's. Dolby vision tends to darken images and the overall accuracy and HDR effect was just as good if not better from HDR 10/10+
This is true from my personal experience with Apple TV 4K. Took me some time to realize why everything was too dark and dull.
Great review and intro. Just bought one yesterday.
I bought my Chromecast with Google TV at the beginning of this year actually, It's Definitely Worth the money in my opinion 😁 I highly Recommend it And I must say I absolutely Loved my Chromecast Remote
People keep telling me that I still need to use my phone to watch TH-cam tv on my TV, if I use a chrome cast. But a few people have said that's not true. They say I can use this the same way I use my roku stick. Just plug it in and access the TH-cam tv app. Which one is true? I ask because roku just dumped TH-cam TV, so while I can still watch it now, that might change in the future. I really like TH-cam TV, but I'm not going to use my phone. I want to just turn my TVs on, and click my app on screen, like I've always done
You can access the TH-cam Tv app on Chromecast Tv.
Hey all. Most people don't even have an ATMOS system, and most never will. This guy boosting it like it's something, it will never be a must.
Unfortunately, I cannot recommend the Chromecast with Google TV. I ordered two of these last year when they were first released. Out of the two, one has messed up Wi-Fi where if I get it to connect to my Wi-Fi, it will only stay connected for a short time. I have tried numerous resets, etc. Nothing fixes it! The second Chromecast with Google TV is on the living room TV. It's performance and reliability is sporadic at best. Sometimes it will be laggy, other times apps just won't perform at all. And at times, it will not work with other Google devices such as the Google home / Google home mini. I have always been a fan of the Chromecast line. I used the original / Gen 3 Chromecast for years! But this device is buggy! Very bad! I'm really disappointed.
Zero issues with my device except connecting to nest mini.
Functionality can be further improved, by including audio Downmix to stereo and DRC (dynamic range compression) off options, when multichannel audio content is played and sent to other audio equipment via Bluetooth.
Thank you for the review Josh. I am very pleased with the unit except for one recurring issue - roughly once a week now the unit just has stopped working (no home screen pic when turning on) - the only remedy I've found is to reboot the unit. So far no help from support. I wonder if this is a hardware issue. Has anyone else experienced this problem?
Thanks for the great review. do you think I would be able to use the remote even though the Chromecast device is in another room?
If you don't use the IR functionality then yes, if not than you'd need to be in line of sight with the device.
Thanks for the subtle apple TV advert.
Thanks Josh 🙂
Advice Appreciated 👍🏻,
JaneLee 🕊️ - in Suburban Philadelphia
Ik heb deze gekocht en is echt bellisimo!! 👌🏼
Sometimes when I press the home button it goes to a black screen a takes a while to load. Is this something common? I’ve had this on 2 of them already.
I'm seeing a lot of people saying Apple has no user base in streaming, you do realize Apple has 2% and Google has 3% Amazon only 5%. So, what's your point exactly....... It's a very fragmented sector.
Great video. I love my device, especially the Bluetooth connections. I have a mouse, keyboard, and 8bitdo SNES controller.
Do we have to use our phone to use this device ?
I wish I could give my college presentations like this ...
Google Chromecast with Google TV Recommendation from media apps would be nice...
I don't get it...if you have a Google tv, doesn't that have the same features /apps as the chromecast? Or do you have to buy and connect a chrome cast...
The 4K not on all content is a make it or break it for myself damn I didn’t know that thanx for bringing that up!
Why do reviewers of the chromecast with google tv never cover how well it plays with google home (not as in google assistant which you use on the remote but integration with your home automation when using a google speaker. Can I tell google nest to play x,y or z and it will still find the best or most relevant series on whichever app, or do I have to still say watch x,y or z from netflix). Every review I have seen has glossed over it and just focused on the little button on the remote.
Most people don't have that mine shows me my door bell when it goes and many other useful things
That's a great question and apologies for not addressing it in the review. In general, it works fine. You don't always have to say "On Netflix" or "On Disney Plus" at of the end of your request. For example, the Assistant is able to figure out how to play "The Crown" on the TV without me having to include Netflix in my request. - Josh
Also, you can ask Google to turn off the TV using HDMI CEC which is a nice feature and ends up turning off the entire system.
Just found this and it's 3 years old. Does the Chromecast with Google TV support 4K content for all the apps yet? I have both Disney Plus and Amazon Prime video and if this doesn't play the content in 4K that's kinda a deal breaker.
Is it possible to side load apps (install APK files manually) onto this Google Chomecast 4K device?
Anyone else experiencing a really dark screen when using chromecast? Increasing the brightness to max on my screen doesn't help at all. Issue only occurs using chromecast, I have apple tv and that works fine. Thoughts and solutions welcome.
I have always had Dobby Atmos on my Dobby Atmos speaker bar. FYI the Atmos only works with an Atmos speakers
It is also not easy to log in to Netflix. Also, this newest version of Chromecast doesn’t let me control the volume from my phone when I use the pop-up control, so if I launch on my phone, I need to use my phone plus the remote.
Wish there was a way to reduce the screen size like other Android devices. The edges of my channel guide are always cropped.
DFEFINITELY wait for ANY sale. Knocks $10 off and costs only $20 for the 1080p version. Just bought two!
Yeah. Got a Black Friday deal on a 1080 one.
I've just bought one and it does nothing but cut in and out, stutter and causes my surround system to pop and crackle. I've tried everything I've found on Google but the problem persists. The only thing i haven't changed is my Note 20 Ultra which has a damaged screen. I've unplugged it as it became unwatchable.
Thanks for an honest review. It was informative and helpful.
But will it save my progress of my Netflix show without going to Netflix?
Also, do you have any recommendations on which streaming device is best for wanting to be able to just turn your TV on and have it go to a specific input immediately? Preferably with voice? I want to be able to walk in my front door and just say hey Google put on Netflix, and then it automatically turns on my TV and put on Netflix on the right input and everything.
Also, I’m wanting to be able to quickly switch to my Nintendo switch
I wish Vudu and Apple TV (especially purchases) were better integrated into the UI. Other than that, absolutely no complaints about the CC, now I want one in every room of the house.
Can you use the chromecast independently from your phone? I am interested in this but don't want to "cast" everything from my phone
Yes
How laggy is it for casting movies or videos from a MacBook? and does it really need wifi router? can it be a standalone just for presentations as well?
You missed the part were it skips frames on alot of content be it prime,netflix,disney and others although the firestick has the exact same problem with content at 24/50Hz. Shame really cos they are both good products being held back this.
What about local channels (CBS) (NBC) (ABC) (WPIX) etc so you watch local channels and also other previously owned cable channels?
I'd like to be able to use the Chromecast with Google TV with my Yamaha RX-A770 receiver. But after trying to set it up, it appears that it might not be possible. The setup process is asking me to sign into my Google Account. But there is no way to input my Google Account information via the Yamaha RX-A770 receiver's remote, as far as I can tell. And by the way, I don't have a TV connected to the Yamaha RX-A770 receiver. A Dell monitor is connected to it so that I can watch 4K Ultra HD TV programming without having an oversize TV in the room. Therefore, connecting the Chromecast with Google TV directly to a TV rather than the Yamaha RX-A770 receiver is not an option. It's all a shame, because everything worked with an older Chromecast model.
This is useful for a shitie 4k smart tv like my new Vizio where the app selection is lackluster at best with poor software.
Just a complaint. Putting volume buttons on the side of the remote is a bad design idea. Whoever suggested or designed this idea should be exiled to Siberia.
Hi. Do the recommendations include your Plex library titles? thanks!
Hi, i would like to know too 😌
Unfortunately, no
@@TeLES87 thank You Carlos
This is a really good summary video, thanks.