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

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.

The box works as expected, all apps function as they should, HD Homerun would not load until you go into developer mode and side load the app, then it works fine. I have been looking for a reliable solution to replacing the old cable box and this is it, other than the developer mode to install HD Homerun this is a great solution, The Ethernet jack is great, although it has wireless and it also works fine. It does not have any audio out jacks, unless you get an audio extractor you only have audio integrated with the HDMI. The remote is your average control, I typically use the phone app remote.

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!

This GoogleTV Streamer is pretty feature-rich as an Android TV box, and is a great purchase if you fall into any of the following:1. first-time cord cutter (yes, I know, some people still use cable or satellite tv packages)2. beginner/novice smarthome user with a bunch of light bulbs and want an easy "non voice" way to control stuff with a remote.3. advanced home assistant/homey/homekit users that just want another quick session method to check and control their devices while already watching movies or media on their TV.4. anyone in the google/android ecosystem that doesn't want to always use their voice, or other triggers... sometimes, you just want to things at the ease of your fingertips.I am sort of all of these.I started with the OG 2015 Nvidia ShieldTV. I used it as my main media-watching device, utilizing apps like Plex for media serving and such. As a perk, ShieldTV users got free early access to what is now known as GFN Cloud gaming.In 2022, I migrated to an Xbox Series S and it replaced my ShieldTV (don't worry, it's packed in the closet. it still works perfectly). It served the same media-consumption with the added bonus of being an Xbox. Great, but with a few more downsides. (overheating, lack of bt, etc)Fast forward to the present day.I have been using the Google TV Streamer fairly heavily every day since Christmas. I own several smart bulbs, heaters, humidifiers, and in my studio basement, and having a Google Home panel accessible on your TV is a game changer for laziness, or, just checking up on cameras and such without having to have another phone or tablet nearby.I am far from an advanced user, but also not a beginner. I am also heavily invested in the Google ecosystem.For anyone wondering, there is enough CPU power in this thing to run GFN and Xbox GamePass cloud games fine. Just make sure you plug in an ethernet cable and hardwire yourself.Not as beefy as the OG NvidiaShield, but will make do for a quick gaming session.Everything works out of the box as a android tv box should. Setup is straight forward, Tips to help you set up the "star" button are very intuitive, and I might have been an idiot for not fully reading all the instructions, but long-pressing the Home button brings up your "Settings" slide-out menu that has your Google Home favorites listed.Overall, I like it for what it is.If you're already in the Google home ecosystem and you're in the market for a beginner-friendly media box, this might be the one for you.If you are a more advanced smart home user, this might be for you? video/voice feeds on your tv sounds great.the only cons I've found so far:There are no USB ports on this thing. But it has Bluetooth, so there's that. I have open earbuds, an 8bitdo pro controller, and a wireless kb/touchpad connection when I turn the unit on.The battery cover for the remote is nice and tight to begin with, but the instant you put new batteries in, and slide the cover back on, it'll *squish* and *creak* in your hand when you're pressing buttons on the lower half of the remote (where the battery cover is located). Not a dealbreaker, but something to note, as it's a round bottom remote that cradles in your palm.2nd gripe: the remote uses batteries. also, not a dealbreaker. but it's 2025.3rd gripe: the YouTube and Netflix buttons on the remote are not re-programable. They should be. Not everyone uses YouTube or Netflix .Overall, I like this thing. It's a Google product, so it's pretty user-friendly. It does have some flaws and could use a little more boost in power, but for the $99 price tag, as long as you limit your expectations, this streamer could be your newest best friend for years to come.