Chromecast with Google TV Review - 6 Months Later

A long term review of the Chromecast with Google TV, the top features, apps & services available, issues and downsides with the device, and our recommendation if you should buy it.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:27 Google TV
1:14 Universal Watchlist
1:33 UI Layout
1:59 Chromecast Remote
2:41 Control other devices with remote
3:13 Google Assistant
3:32 Streaming services available
3:58 Cast support
4:32 Bluetooth support
5:11 Lack of universal playback controls
5:48 Netflix originals
6:20 Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos & 4k support
7:13 Disney+ 4K support
7:29 Hulu & Amazon Prime 4K support
7:46 Recommendation

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[BrienGerber]

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!

[RyanLennoxBradley]

Still love mine, and so does my grandfather. we both got ours at launch at the same time. best purchase ever

[siddharthmohanty]

I like how apple put apple tv+ on here. Much less monopolistic then they usually are.

[yoitsrami]

You’re an awesome reviewer man! Keep it up!

[mikewalters]

Very helpful. I like the feature of not having to click in and out of each app to see what's on

[itszacharytime]

Only have one complaint... no profiles for Google TV. I hope this comes soon!

[suspicious]

Is the "4K Problem" still a thing, even if you buy the Ethernet adapter?

[GordonHudson]

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.

[Viirns]

On mine shows 4k on Disney+, prime video and Netflix. Maybe you need change the resolution in the settings.

[nathonso_edits]

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!

[wesmckean]

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.

[flicka]

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 Youtube 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 'dumb' tv has become smarter than my 'smart' tv lol

[johnny_o]

I'd like to see a comparison between the chromecast with google tv and amazon fire tv stick 4k

[Displays..]

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....

[SpaceWithSam]

What an amazing review, keep up with the hard work Josh, appreciate it!👍

[DanielMitraMusic]

Great review, Josh! We have 2 in our family - definitely would recommend!
Yes, the universal search on the main UI is very handy.
Our 4K / HDR(10) / Dolby Vision has been working well on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, & the YouTube app.
Don't have an Atmos system, so can't confirm.
Only occasional issue I find is sometimes the picture goes to a high contrast all of a sudden, and things look a little red/orange.
Hopefully, just gets fixed by an update.
But overall, very happy with it 😀

[leejaix]

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?

[retrovideogamejunkie]

Chromecast Google TV will not get more app updates because is just android 10?

[hirami]

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

[SuperNintendoWiid]

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