Chromecast with Google TV Full Review!

VIDEO INDEX:
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Price
01:32 - Hardware Overview & HDR playback support
02:46 - Audio Support
03:14 - Remote
04:01 - Processor, RAM & Storage
04:56 - Interface and suggested Content
06:24 - No Multi-User Support
07:16 - Apps
09:15 - App Only Mode
09:45 - New App Store Interface - No More Google Play !
10:32 - Library & Watchlist location
11:20 - Video Playback Performance
12:03 - Chromecast features
13:16 - Game Controllers & Keyboards
14:14 - Voice Commands
15:15 - Advanced section: Sideloading
16:18 - Live Channels App
17:21 - Plex
18:03 - Ethernet options
18:45 - External Storage support
20:27 - Slingshot Benchmark Test
21:02 - Emulation & game streaming
22:03 - Conclusion

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[DarrellBell]

There are not many YouTube tech/review channels better than Lon's. He is always thorough and on point.

[andreamitchell]

2 things not mentioned, you can connect a camera and use full duplex DUO,
Google added it to the Android TV play store a couple months back
Also I heard the remote for this device has a gyroscope that has not been implemented yet

[ChrisCastle]

I picked up one of these as soon as they let me, and I've been using it few a few days now... it's fantastic. Love the "For You" view that aggregates content from all of our services in one location, and being able to search them all at once is fantastic. My wife loves the "new little remote" since it can also change inputs, turn the tv on/off, and control volume.

Best, and least expensive, streaming dongle/box I've ever purchased.

[waltercm]

I have watched hours of videos trying to figure out this Chromecast and you are the first person that actually said you can stall other apps on the chrome cast thank you thank you thank you that was my question

[bummers]

As always, love Lon's review videos. Clean, straight forward, to the point. No fancy comedy or melodrama. Thanks!

[smileandlaughs]

The most thorough review I've seen. Keep up the great work Lon.

[LLawliet]

The absolute killer feature for me is the cross platform watchlist. That's huge. I really dig it.

[therabbitslayerr]

Only YouTube reviewer that I trust. Thanks Lon!

[floogulinc]

If you have YouTube TV you get an additional "Live" tab in the UI for that

[CrypticConsole]

Is there a link to that ethernet adapter?

[blackhorn]

Your studio makes me feel like I’m in 1994 😂 love it.

[YG-widk]

Thank you LON. Your review has been the CLEAREST and right to the chase I’ve seen so far. I was wondering if this new chromecast can CAST from your phone and you made it clear and said YES, IT DOES and show your phone casting content from Netflix. That’s all I needed to know. Thank you for mentioning that.

[larrysmith]

What USB-C hub do you recommend for Google Tv? i ordered a minix to add a keyboard and it didnt passthrough power at all. My Belkin ethernet adapter works great but I need a keyboard to log in to certain apps. Your advice is appreciated.

[icollectwade]

would you recommend this over Fire TV 4k when using Plex?

[meandmyEV]

Great review. I am pretty much platform agnostic and I have an Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku devices etc. I got one of these on announcement day (I think Target put them on shelves too early) and I have been using it for a couple of weeks. I really love this device. I think they have really hit the perfect combination of functionality and price.

My expectations were pretty low, especially since this is the first generation of this device and it is only $50 but with the exception of a few minor hiccups during setup, it works great. The issues I encountered were that it installed apps that I specifically unchecked as not wanting and Netflix crashed the first time I opened it, possibly because the device had not been officially released. Neither of those things were a big deal.

I did notice this morning that Disney+ was not working with the bluetooth headphones. That is probably more about the app than the device but hopefully they will fix it soon because I like to use headphones to watch TV early in the morning when everyone is sleeping.

[visibilityunlimitedmedia]

For anyone looking to duplicate the hard wired ethernet connection Lon shows in this video, be aware that the power block that comes with this device will not power the setup he shows using the Belkin ethernet to usb-c adapter. You will need something like the "Anker - PowerPort Atom USB Type-C Wall Charger" to power the Chromecast device with the demonstrated hardwired setup. You will get a screen on your TV showing that the Chromecast is underpowered if you try to use the power block that comes in the package.

[JtotheRizzo]

Hey Lon, great review, thank you! Are you able to connect a bluetooth headphone to listen to the audio on your headset?

[thecrowfliescrooked]

Question, can the Chromecast remote power on/off different devices simultaneously? Let's say I have a TV and a Soundbar (that's connected to the TV via Optical cable), which is a very common setup. Can the Chromecast power both devices on/off with the push of the Chromecast remotes power button?

[lachezarindarov]

Is it possible to make review on New Chromecast with Cloud Gaming services like Geforce Now, Stadia, Shadow, Maximum Settings? Thanks in advance!

[eagleviewhd]

You said it had bluetooth support. Will it pair with bluetooth headphones?