Customer Ratings & Reviews

Google made some good improvements to the previous 4k unit. The 4k streamer is a little faster, the volume control is on the face of the unit and now comes with an Ethernet connection. It’s also easier to hold. I’m use to the previous unit because of the placement of the buttons, but over all I like the new improved unit. Unfortunately the price is double.

This streaming box was a no-brainer after switching from an iPhone to an Android phone. It pairs well with all of my Google services and streams all of my other movies and TV shows with great quality on my TV. Would highly recommend!

Love it. So easy to set up and use. Wifi or hard wired either way its fast. Love the remote finder button in the back.

The product is really good, works like the previous version but doesn't heat to much, like always google got it right.

Thank you very much for the delivery and time and it works great just like they said it has great has great memory space it works perfect

Absolutely love it ..I have Sony Bravia w/ Google so I had to have it

I never got to use this I have an older TV and it does not have Bluetooth. I kept asking for help and everything I was told did not work this does not work for an older TV it should be stated before making someone go through this especially saying that you can use it.I don't need a new TV yet so I'll never get to find out if this is a good unit

There are a lot of bugs with this especially that some apps needs to be force closed but that can only be done deep in the settings menu. Other than that it’s easy to use and quality is good.

Most smart TVs come with onboard WiFi and let you install your favorite apps, but they are usually very slow and wonky because of cheap processors, poor software, and/or limited memory. That's why, for most folks, it is good to own a dedicated streaming device. This latest model from Google is a terrific option with only one drawback. Pros: - Set up was incredibly easy. I was able to get this device up and running (even completing a system update) within 10-15 minutes. You can use your phone via the Google Home app to complete the set-up and it worked flawlessly. - Navigating apps is fast and smooth. Compared to Apple TV and Roku devices that I have used, this streamer leaves them in the dust. - Picture quality and audio are top notch. - This streamer has a slim form factor, taking up very little space under your TV. - There are no annoying lights on this device that can distract you when watching TV in a dark room. - The remote works well and is easy to get acclimated to. Cons: - Before buying, make sure that apps that you need access to are available. When I "cut the cord" last year, I kept a streaming service through my Cable/Internet provider for live television. This device does not give me access to the app for that service. I assume that this is because YouTube TV is a competing service, but this is very disappointing to me. Performance-wise, this is the best and fastest streaming device I have ever used. Just be aware that it may not give you access to every app that you are looking for.

I guess say good bye to google chromecast and say hello to google tv streaming 4k, makes me laugh that google could never stick to one thing they either kill a product and creating something that’s technically the same product they got rid of. but google new tv streaming 4k I think they are finally on the right direction here, it new google design shows so much simplicity from the box to the main product itself. -DESIGN- again the moment I saw the box I was impressed how simple it looks. how light the box feels, and honestly there’s not much going inside either, the main google streaming 4k device is shaped like a bar of soap or a giant pill which ever comes to your mind first. and the remote remind me of an apple tv remote, but again it shape like a pill. the remote is very limited selection of button, only the buttons that matters you have the netflix and youtube dedicated button , home button, volume , mic, mute, power button, shortcut button and directional pad on top, with home button with it’s dedicated color, the box comes with 2 AAA batteries, would been nice the remote is charger as well. -FEATURES- when it comes to features this streaming box is equipped with built in internet port to guarantee a more consistent connection. it supports Dolby Atmos/ Vision. google claim this has 22% more faster processor, while testing browsing around the home screen moving around switching from different apps the speed is consistent. with a 32GB this is more than enough for all the app you use daily. you also have the ability to control google right from your tv. and yes you’ll still able to cast from your phone with google streaming 4k. -CONCLUSION- so far been enjoy this new google streaming 4k, I love the OS it’s very responsive did not see any slow down all apps I needed is here and way more. but I do have couple issues i’ve noticed. the first thing the moment I opened the box is how smooth and slick the remote is, when I mean slick this remote have zero grip on the back I feel like I have to be careful holding the remote due to feeling a high chance ok slipping. this one slippery remote that and maybe order a 3rd party remote case for it. using google home inside the google streaming 4k has missing features all the device I connected like front door camera and rgb right, google chrome doesn’t seems to replicate what’s on the phone. the only one that showing on my tv is my front camera clicking doesn’t show any image at all. rgb light settings that should have been on the list., google claim it support google photos well there’s nowhere to use google photo with this. I tried to search the appl through google streaming 4k and it shows up but I get a message that it’s currently not supported, so maybe later? overall it has there’s definitely some missing features. overall I think this device looks great the design looks elegant and I great piece to display. it’s fast and responsive, i’ll be waiting for the google app support to come out so we will see. I still recommend the device just the fact what it can do and not that expensive as well.

I’m very impressed with this device. The setup was quick and simple, and it connected to my TV and Wi-Fi without any problems. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, and the performance is very fast when opening apps or switching between them. Streaming in 4K HDR looks great, with sharp image quality and smooth playback. The remote control is also simple and comfortable to use, and the voice search works really well. Another big advantage is the storage and the ability to install many apps without worrying about space. Overall, it’s a powerful and reliable streaming device that makes watching TV much more convenient. I would definitely recommend it.

Anyone that used a recent Google TV or Chromecast with remote will find this familiar. It's a faster version of Chromecast, with an improved remote and 32 GB of storage with over 26 Gb available to install apps and it's much faster than our old Android TV. Like current Google TVs, it has plenty of TV apps available via the Play store, it analyzes what one watches and provides recommendations across different apps. The main screen makes it easy to watch content from different apps one after the other, including your YouTube history and some social media apps (TikTok, etc.). The remote uses two AAA alkaline batteries (included), and it can control the TV powering it on and off via IR or HDMI, as well as volume control and depending on the TV, changing inputs. It's voice enabled, so when pressing the assistant button, can use Ok Google to find TV content or control smart home devices that are integrated with Google Home, as well as showing camera content (As in, show me the front door camera). It also has a find remote button on the back of the unit that makes the remote beep. The streamer is powered by USB-C. It comes with a long USB-C to USB cable and a power adapter that is a small USB plug. One can use another power supply if it provides enough power, and this doesn't require much. Unlike the Chromecast, it has a built-in Ethernet in addition to Wi-Fi. I'm using Ethernet and works great. Unlike Chromecast, the HDMI cable is not included. Make sure to get an 'Ultra High Speed' or one that supports 48Gbps if the TV supports Dolby Vision. This streamer also improves in supporting Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos in addition to other HDR and audio formats. The other major improvement and likely the reason this is a 'tabletop' device instead of dangling on the back of the TV, is that this also has a Thread radio so it acts as a Thread Border Router for Matter devices. This is important if using Google Home, as it's always on and allows to remotely control Matter devices that use Thread radios, without the need to have a Google Nest hub. There is no Google Home app on this, so besides acting as a hub for Google Home apps, one can control devices and view cameras via the Google voice assistant on the remote. The tabletop part of the streamer is light cream matte and slopes down in the front making it look more like a pebble. It's very small. I think it could've been another dongle but the radios will likely work much better when on a table. If your TV isn't smart, or it fell behind the times, and you prefer the Google TV experience, this works great. It makes any TV a Google TV.

I bought this because my Chromecast was aging. I like the expanded remote and it connects quickly. Works great.

I’ve been very impressed with this Google TV so far. The picture quality is crisp and vibrant, with excellent color and clarity whether I’m watching movies, sports, or streaming shows. The brightness and contrast make a noticeable difference compared to older TVs I’ve owned, and everything looks sharp even in a well lit room. One of my favorite features is the Google TV interface. It’s very intuitive and easy to navigate. All of my streaming apps were simple to install, and the home screen does a great job recommending content across different platforms so I spend less time searching for something to watch. The built in voice control is also a nice touch. Being able to quickly search for a show, adjust volume, or open apps with the remote makes the experience feel very modern and convenient. Setup was straightforward and only took a few minutes. The TV connected to WiFi quickly and the software walked me through the entire process step by step. Overall I’m very happy with this purchase. If you’re looking for a smart TV with great picture quality, smooth performance, and a user friendly interface, this Google TV is a solid choice.

I have used streaming devices from Amazon, Roku, Apple, and Google. I have found that the google and apple ones seem to work the best for my needs. We have started to change our devices to google tv as they function with our other google home devices. This streaming device was pretty simple to setup if you use google home to do so. You can also manually setup the device, but I just did it through the google home app and it made the process very easy and pretty much logged me into most of my apps. I like the fact you can have multiple users on one device. This would be helpful if I had children or teens, but for us two adults we tend to just use one profile but have the second one setup just in case. I had this connected to my TV via HDMI through the TV that is connected to a sound bar. Sound quality is very good, and I thought it sounded a little better than the built in streaming device built into the tv. I next tried it on our projector, but for this setup the soundbar needs to be connected via Bluetooth. Connecting to my soundbar was no problem, the sound was perfectly synced with the video, and I didn't notice any degradation of sound quality. This was a huge plus as the soundbar is far away from the projector and I didn't want to move the soundbar to a new spot. Video quality is also fantastic. I had this first connected to a 4k 120hz Sony Bravia TV (has built in google tv as well) and the video quality looked perfect and had no issues. Next it was connected to our projector that is only 1080p and the video was just as good as the 4K Apple TV we had connected to it before. Again, no issues and we are super happy with the video quality of the google TV device. Aside from the excellent video and audio quality we love the built in google features. I like the fact I can turn on or off our lights and other devices along with view our cameras. Since I already have google home setup there was nothing else that needed to be done, and I could view the cameras with ease on my projector. This is nice as our projector is in the basement and we do not have a google hub down there and this allows us to utilize the google home features that we love. The device itself is pretty small and has an HDMI port, ethernet port, and a USB power point. There is also a button to help find the remote if you misplace it. I sorta wish they had a second USB port so you could connect a thumb drive or hard drive to play videos/photos directly from it. Not the end of the world since you can connect your phone to it anyways to display videos or photos to it. I like the remote and it's easy to use and navigate with. During the setup of the google streamer it helped me configure the remote to use with my TV or soundbar. The remote will also turn on or off the TV, so you can put away the other remotes you have and just use this one. If I had one complaint is the color. White gets dirty quickly and I really wish it was black instead, that's just me being picky as I cannot find any real faults with this system. I really like this streaming device and so happy to have it setup for our basement projector. The operating system is super easy to use and I believe anyone could use this once its setup. This would be perfect for someone who is not over technical as everything is easy to use and apps load up quickly.

Fantastic product, super easy to setup after a slightly long power up time where it does all its software updates, after that if you have a Google account everything is quick. Most apps are QR sign in now so that goes quick. The memory storage is huge, love the remote and ease of use . Very fast load times too

To start off, I've been enjoying the new Google TV Streamer for around the past week. Setup was a little tedious and requires Google Home, but also straight forward if you're already part of the current Google ecosystem of smart home speakers and displays. Not much else to say about the initial setup. Everything about the streamer seems quite refined and well tested. PROS: This is 100% faster than the competitor product I was using prior. There are certain apps missing from the Google TV store that I would like to see, but I'm hoping that the company will eventually add them long term. This is my second experience with an official Google TV remote and I have to say that everything is laid out well. I had trouble with battery drain on a competitor product, but it's yet to be determined if that's a problem on this end. I really appreciate using the "find my remote" button on the back of the receiver as I would constantly misplace it with my older devices. Very convenient. CONS: They went with a lower cost chip. AC WIFI is 2 generations old at this point. Might be a limitation of the chosen SoC, but I would have liked to see a minimum of AX generation WIFI HW via 2x2 antenna for long term futureproofing. I'm sure this device will be refreshed in 2-3 years when newer HW revisions become cost centric. The Google TV streamer also doesn't include an HDMI cable. Might not be a con per say, but I would recommend using a cable capable of 4K60 via spec. A lot of older cables may not be capable of this and distort while pushing high bandwidth. SUBJECTIVE: While this is honestly the fastest streamer I've used, I can't help but mention that you can find a competitive "Google TV OS" product for around half the cost. I'm positive this one has strongest variation of hardware and storage, but there may be diminishing returns for some people. OTHER THOUGHTS: Would be nice if they started adopting TV tuners (2-4 count) and Coax input via 2nd device so that you could stream Antenna TV to all rooms with Google TV. I've been wanting something like that without the need to switch to the smart TV's UI.. (Mine is very slow)... but there's only 1-2 options on market and require jumping through hoops via Plex or 3rd party app. Just an idea if google does read this! CONCLUSION: I think it's very a solid product, but you're going to have to weigh the pros and cons for your needs. I personally wish it offered more for the money, but it's not bad either. It does what you expect, but lacks the value proposition in a saturated market.

The setup: Very simple on screen instructions. Once you connect your email address, it’s pretty much your google account on tv. All your apps, photos (optional), library like your purchases, rentals etc is all available on screen. Google assistant is also usable. There were no issues with connecting to wifi, although I have mine wired now. The remote is universal. It found the code to my sound bar so now I can just use 1 remote! That was unique to do. The google tv is very clean and I like the simple tan vanilla-ish color. It was packaged nice. Once in, I noticed brighter colors and the sound was louder vs another streamer I have. The 4K movies pop a little more and it is very smooth, no flickering. The menu setup can seem confusing at first, but at the top u have your categories like live, apps, and library. The best option to use, for me, was the apps because it’s organized and it’s easy to find your specific app vs scrolling and scrolling. The experience is very simple and not overwhelming. Everything connects like it should. The best part is having google assistant. Enjoy!

I previously owned a Chromecast 4K which I kept in my suitcase for travel. I forgot to pack it this trip and purchased this Google TV Streamer 4K to replace it. The increased RAM and storage make it work better than my old Chromecast. It has a slightly larger form factor. I need to find a new case for it. It didn't come with an HDMI cable, which would've been nice to know. I would've purchased one with it if the salesman had made me aware of it.

We got rid of cable and got this to act as our new media hub for YouTube TV and streaming apps instead of using the built-in apps on Smart TV. Easy to setup, quick and snappy navigation, and easy integration into our smart home.