GoogleTV Streamer 4K - Fast Streaming Entertainment on Your TV with Voice Search Remote - Watch Movies, Shows, Live TV, and Netflix in 4K HDR - Smart Home Control - 32 GB of Storage - Porcelain

This TV streamer works very well! First off, the device itself feels nicely made and doesn't feel cheap. It is small and compact enough that it won't take up a lot of space and fits in nicely with my decor. I really like the overall design and color. It looks and feels premium.It is very easy to setup and it includes just about everything you need to get going. It comes with a very nice remote and uses 2 AAA batteries (which are included). It does not come with an HDMI cable which is required to use it. Once plugged in, it guides you through the setup on screen. Just follow the prompts. This off course, does run official Android Software and you have access to the Android TV store. It is also possible to sideload other apps, if you wish. I really like the official Android TV Software and it's overall design and functionality.I've used this with all the major streaming apps and had no issues streaming 4K and full HD video where available. It does play 4K video without any stuttering or freezing (just make sure your internet can handle it). I played a few games on it and it handled it well. I would not play any graphics intense games unless you do it through a cloud service. All of the games in the store should be just fine.There is no lag that I noticed while using this and switching between apps. It's quick and snappy and can handle a good bit of apps and games with it's built in storage. It is possible to add more storage via the USB-C port with a hub if you need to.All things considered, I really like this TV Streamer and it is quite powerful for the price. It is a nice, cheaper alternative to some of the more expensive boxes out there and I really like it! I will be getting more of them!

Upgraded from a chromecast, to take advantage of the ethernet interface. It works great and is rock solid.I have a TP-Link Deco wifi 7 mesh network with a 2.5gb ethernet backhaul, and connected the Google TV Streamer to a Deco ethernet port. Unfortunately the Deco default installation routed from the ethernet to wifi, so casting to the Streamer from wifi didn't work. Fortunately it was surprisingly easy to convert the Deco mesh to "AP" (bridged) mode, and now casting works perfectly from all ethernet and wifi connected devices. Anyway, if you use the Streamer's ethernet interface, make _sure_ it's on the same (bridged) IP network as your wifi, or casting will not work.Streaming over the ethernet is solid - I have seen no stutters or delays that I did see occasionally with the chromecast on wifi.I control everything (Streamer, Samsung TV, Verizon cable, and external audio amp) with my sofabaton u2. It doesn't have named support for the "Google TV Streamer" yet, but its "Chromecast" support works fine.My stereo amp is connected to my Samsung TV's optical output, and I have no audio problems with the Streamer as input.It's a solid system, and a worthwhile upgrade.

While our Sony A80J 77" OLED is a stellar 2021 model, its built-in Google TV version 10 is likely holding back its true capabilities. Upgrading to a newer Google TV streamer with Version 14 delivers a significant leap in both picture and audio quality.You'll notice the difference immediately: colors will pop with more vibrancy, shadows will reveal greater detail, and sound will become more immersive. Beyond the sensory enhancements, the newer streamer offers a far more responsive experience. App navigation is snappier, and the improved remote makes interacting with your entertainment seamless.For around $100, it's an incredibly cost-effective way to revitalize your viewing experience. It's like getting a brand-new TV without replacing your current one!

This is Google's latest streaming device, evolved from its original HDMI dongle into a fully realized set-top item, If you're already enmeshed within the larger Google home ecosystem like I am, there aren't many surprises.It's a beefy little box that handles 4k content reasonably well. I do appreciate a couple of new touches, my favorite being able to use a button on the streaming box or a command within the Google home mobile app to trigger an audible find-me signal from the remote. I've used it a few times already. The remote is also a pretty flawless voice input mic that I've had no problems with. I will note that the remote itself feels light and a but fragile, but this is not a deviation from earlier version of G streaming remotes.Before I had this device, I had been using the Google TV app that was preinstalled with my brand new LG OLED smart TV. I was a little surprised to find that this streaming device is consistently more laggy than my TV's native Google app. But the lag is measured in 2-3 seconds, so nothing worth complaining about.Finally, I was a bit disappointed to see that this device doesn't include an HDMI cable to connect it to the TV. With earlier dongle versions, the HDMI connector was literally part of the device. Now, in set-top form, Google assumes you will have a spare HDMI to use (and they were correct; I did have a spare).To sum up, this is a great little streamer that delivers the expected Google TV experience along with a couple of new features but also a couple of small misses. As the cheapest item competing in this space, it more than keeps its promises, and I have no trouble recommending it to other Google ecosystem consumers.