Google has just released the Google TV streamer – a brand new product that combines the features of the popular Chromecast with a smart home hub to control all your connected devices.
Priced at $159, the Google TV Streamer brings all your favourite streaming services together so you can watch your content in high quality up to 4K HDR with Dolby vision and Dolby Atmos audio.
The device has 32GB storage which means you can install all your favourite streaming apps, so you’ll never miss your favourite TV shows or the latest movies.
Under the hood, the Google TV Streamer has a 22 per cent faster processor than the previous Chromecast which means fast and smooth navigation and the ability to quickly switch between apps.
Also on board is an Ethernet port to offer a direct connection to nearby routers and mesh satellites.
Naturally, the Google TV Streamer works seamlessly with other Google devices including the Pixel Buds Pro which can be paired to enjoy spatial audio while you can easily cast movies, shows and other content from your Google Pixel smartphone or tablet.
The Google TV Streamer is also a smart home hub that works with Google Home and the new matter platform.
Matter is designed to unite various smart home devices and smart home hubs with a multi-compatible platform.
Consider matter to be like Bluetooth – it’s a new standard that brings smart home devices and smart speakers and hubs together despite no matter the brand.
With the Google TV Streamer you have access to a dashboard which shows all your compatible smart home devices on your TV.
From here users can monitor and control those devices including security cameras smart lights, smart thermostats and smart switches.
The Google TV Streamer also comes with a new remote control which offers voice control to not only find your shows but also control your smart home devices.
The remote also includes a customisable button which means your favourite app is just one click away.
And if you misplace the remote, it’s easy to find thanks to a new feature that allows you to ask Google to make it ring.
The Google TV Streamer is available now and is priced at $159.