The volume rocker on the right side could be slightly larger, but I’m getting used to it quickly enough. While it would have been cool to have a programmable button to map to Crave or another streaming service, I don’t hold much against the controller’s layout. Beyond looking very cute, it also has quick access to YouTube, Netflix and Google Assistant. The most significant addition to the Chromecast is the new remote. When it boils down to what people need in a smart TV device, Google has nailed it with this tiny, unassuming smart device.
To top it all off, the company included a small remote this time around to make it more accessible for all people. Plus, the new Google TV interface is a treat compared to the existing Android TV and Chromecast interfaces. The new Chromecast with Google TV excels in a Google-centric space with a voice control conduit nearby. Or at least everyone that is already embedded in its smart home/smartphone ecosystem. But, with the newest Chromecast, Google is pulling out all the stops to make sure the new device is the perfect living room companion for everyone. Since then, other low-cost rivals from Amazon and Roku have threatened Google’s place behind your TV.
Now seven years later, the company has released the perfect streaming stick for most people, and it’s still reasonably priced. It may have come close with the first Chromecast in 2013, but I suspect its popularity had more to do with the device’s low price than its feature set. The company has been fighting for living room dominance for years. Google has finally released a product that deserves to be at the centre of your living room.
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