Selecting one of the options opens the same Google card as you’d find if searching on Google Maps. Audio-wise, it supports Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos.įor example, I asked Google Assistant to show pizza places near me, and it returned a list of all the slice joints near me. The device can stream content at resolutions up to 4K/60 fps, and supports HDR, including HDR10, HDR10+ and recently gained support for Dolby Vision as well. Google TV could now be getting 50 free live TV channels as well.Īpps and services can be installed directly from the device, or you can head to Google Play on your phone and remotely send new software to Google TV. You won’t be wanting for streaming services: The Chromecast with Google TV 4K includes YouTube, YouTube TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Spotify, Disney Plus, Hulu, ESPN, Sling, HBO Max, CBS All Access, Starz, Peacock, Peloton, Tubi, PBS, and more.Īnd add one more to the list: Chromecast with Google TV is adding the Apple TV app in early 2021. Chromecast with Google TV 4K: Streaming services Unfortunately, there's a current Chromecast with Google TV flaw that's annoying one of our editors: the Currently Watching list has a bit of bugginess to fix.

That said, individual user profiles won't be coming to the device until sometime next year. I won’t get recommendations for Gilmore Girls, and she won’t get the Fast & Furious franchise popping up on her screen.

If you long-press on a thumbnail, you can see the services on which it’s streaming, watch a trailer (if applicable), save to a Watchlist, rate it, and view additional details.Ĭonsidering my viewing tastes are vastly different than my wife’s, I like that you can add multiple Google accounts to the device. The Library tab will display content you’ve purchased or rented from Google, as well as DVR content from YouTube TV.

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