Not often I say this about Google hardware these days but: Day one for me.
I wonder if these will come with the power adapter that has an ethernet jack on it. Assuming these can output 4k I don't want to chance smooth playback with wifi.
Wonder if we can use ethernet otg or splitter?
Here's the translation
Google is currently preparing the introduction of its first Chromecast dongle with the Android TV, which has now been renamed Google TV. A new Google Home speaker will also be launched soon. We have now found official product images of the new Chromecast.
The Google Chromecast with Google TV, probably the final name, was first seen a few months ago under the code name "Sabrina". Basically, it is an HDMI dongle for connection to a television or display, via which not only content from external devices can be output.
Google Chromecast with Google TV New Google Chromecast with Google TV - including YouTube & Netflix buttons
Instead, Google is significantly expanding the range of functions, making the Chromecast a full-fledged streaming dongle that comes with a revised Android TV interface. You can use it to access various apps and services, similar to what you know from Amazon's Fire TV, for example.
The new Google Chromecast with Google TV is connected directly to the HDMI port of the respective TV or display and supplied with power via a USB port. The oval device is extremely simple and only has the power connection, the HDMI port and a status LED on the back and the reset button known from earlier Chromecast models.
Standard hardware inside, advanced remote control Under the hood is the same technology that is also used in various other Android TV sticks: A four-core AMLogic S905X2 SoC is installed together with two gigabytes of RAM and a small internal memory. With the remote control it gets interesting again.
The remote control only has a D-Pad, other navigation buttons and a Google Assistant button, but also a button that can be assigned favorites so that you can quickly jump there. In addition, the remote control even has buttons for quick access to YouTube and the streaming provider Netflix, with which Google is bowing to the habits of customers, because Netflix is actually a competitor.
There are also two buttons on the side, which are apparently intended to enable the volume to be regulated quickly. In addition, at the bottom there is also a back button and an on / off switch with which the Chromecast with Google TV can also be easily switched off if necessary - a Chromecast is currently running virtually continuously.
The presentation of the new Google Chromecast with Google TV is expected towards the end of September. In terms of price, the device is then likely to be below 100 euros, with some sources even speaking of prices of only around 50 dollars.
Wow, even Google's own first-party AndroidTV hardware could not escape the dreading NETFLIX button.
Looking at the remote, looks like they got inspired from Oneplus's first stupidity -
Nice to see those 'power' and 'input' button. Maybe it, users won't need 2 remotes for this basic function. Like what Firestick has been offering for a long time.
Let's wait n watch if Google is considering releasing it worldwide or just few selected markets.
So it's an Android TV and a Chromecast now? Like the Shield? I approve. I never liked the Chromecast because of how few features it had.
I wonder how it will compare to a MiBox S. I'd really love to be able to watch 4k movies on Kodi with this.
Is the outer ring of the button directional? ie: stream up and down & RW/Play-Pause/FF?
Hopefully it supports framerate matching.
Oh good a netflix button
So how does this thing compare to the shield in terms of power?
Is this a upgrade or no?
Specs?
Looks similar to the Day Dream remote. Wonder if it will have motion sensing.
I love that remote
Looks clean, but it doesn't seem to be anything special to be honest, unlesss it's very cheap.
Where's the play/pause?
Yas love it
Hopefully it comes in other colors.
No USB port, despite Google just adding Duo support to Android TV?
this is a bad remote, its like the Shield 2017 all over again - no dedicated ffwd/play/pause, all buttons randomly thrown together and all looking the same.
Compare to any decent remote, like eg FireStick remote - you have play/rwd/ffwd, volume/mute, voice control all grouped together and in separate areas so you can learn and use it easily.
What's that volume button? Does it allow you to turn the volume higher or lower? Was wifi 6 included?
I'm curious if you can put the button up on there so you can reprogram the buttons like I do with my Nvidia shield and all my other toys 🤔
I'll pass for now.
When this was first rumoured I was excited, and planned on getting one to replace the Firestick 4K I use when I travel. I hate the Firestick's UI, and I thought it would be nice to have a stick to take on the road that matched the Android TV's UI I have at home on the Shield.
But frankly, since Google has added ads to the UI, I've soured on Android TV a bit. And I'm not impressed with this remote. Looks cheap to me. If I'm going to be stuck with ads and a crappy remote I might well just stick with the Firestick 4K.
No dedicated play/pause button? Really? Mrrr
Sadly #GoogleADware will be installed by default.
Interesting, I don't think we've seen the whole remote before it looks nice.
I don't like the Netflix and YouTube buttons though, i wish manufacturers just gave you two buttons and let you set them to the apps you want.