Google Streamer TV 4K

The Black Oil

Chromecast's successor. Wasn't aware of this until a video from Android Authority popped up (don't usually watch them).

https://store.google.com/product/google_tv_streamer?hl=en-GB

https://youtu.be/k2E3ONQ8maY?si=qGbvOSTWT7_LdAPR

The Cush

I got an email from them this evening about the new streamer, €119

Snake Plisken

Think I might buy one, shame we don't seem to be getting the grey version the US have as an exclusive from Google.

The Black Oil

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122651362#Comment_122651362

White/cream here?

Had one in the basket last night, but didn't order as I was home late enough. That, and I want to watch the review again. It was saying delivery approx October 30-31, plus suggesting having an email alert to get notified.

Seems to be out of stock this morning, btw.

Snake Plisken

Reading some user reviews in the states on Reddit it doesn't do proper audio passthrough if your using an av amp etc and users saying it's quite sluggish to use. They seem to think Google focused more on the AI/threads aspects then the streaming side. Might hold fire and wait to see if they optimize it with updates.

xtal191

I'll consider it when it's on sale in a few months

Cyrus

bit disappointing that its not that much more powerful than the CCWGTV 4k.

Snake Plisken

Best to hold fire based on reading this if you want iPlayer etc not working in the UK same if side loaded etc

Google Streamer 4k Issues for UK Users

Just a cautionary note for those in the UK wishing to pick one of these up.

• Currently, there's no iPlayer available - sideloading it doesn't seem to work either. Least, not on the apks I could find.
• There's no Channel 4 ALL4 app (though I don't believe that's ever been available on Android/Google TV outside of Sony TVs)
• Google TV Freeplay isn't available.
• The often mentioned AI Screensaver generator doesn't appear to be available right now.

I had enough credit on the Google Store after buying a phone that I could pick one of these up. If I'd spent £100 on it directly, I'd probably be a bit annoyed.

batistuta9

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122658113#Comment_122658113

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Snake Plisken

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122659493#Comment_122659493

Yeah couldn't post the reddit link for some reason Reddit blocks it. Just wanted to get info out there as I was very close to pulling the trigger and ordering it.

batistuta9

yeah better holding off for a bit but don't think it's that impressive anyway for the price.

there's homatics/dune boxes that are supposed to be decent or the apple tv

Snake Plisken

Good review and it features benchmarks and shortcomings of the Google Streamer from TechDoctorUK

https://youtu.be/9shw43ECE78?si=5dA47Zjj3RUIPSTI

Nowso

doesnt look great tbh

BowWow

These are now available in Harvey Normans in Swords - €119.00

Sleeper12

Black Friday is getting close. The Google store usually have discounts

BailMeOut

Has anyone switched from an Apple TV to this device? We have an Apple TV at home and it works great but we are an Android houshold so may switch.

Snake Plisken

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122812233#Comment_122812233

What's your usage on the Apple TV? Is it just streaming apps like Netflix YouTube etc? I'm not sure you will gain anything switching to this over the Apple TV

BailMeOut

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122812888#Comment_122812888

yes, streaming and watching tv (eir).

Not being able to show photo screen shows from Google photos is the main annoyance of the Apple TV.