Google TV Streamer: Google launches 4K TV streamer, will replace Chromecast

Google TV Streamer: With this, the support of Google's AI tool Gemini will also be available. It will use Google AI for content suggestions. For connectivity, Google TV Streamer has USB Type-C, HDMI 2.1, Thundernet, and Wi-Fi 5 as well as Bluetooth 5.1.

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:57 PM (IST)
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Google TV Streamer: Google launches 4K TV streamer, will replace Chromecast
Google TV Streamer: Google launches 4K TV streamer, will replace Chromecast

Google discontinued Chromecast a few days ago, which was launched in the year 2014. Now Google has launched Google TV Streamer (4K) in its place. It will also replace Google TV (4K) launched in the year 2020. 4K media streaming facility will be available with Google TV Streamer. Google TV Streamer has 32GB of storage.

Well, the Google TV Streamer comes in 4K and is tagged at $99.99, which is approximately Rs 8,390. Currently, it is available for order only in the US from Google's official website. It will soon be available in other countries. The Google TV Streamer is available in two color options: Hazel and Porcelain.

Google TV Streamer supports 4K HDR content at 60fps. Besides, Dolby Vision, HLG video formats are also supported in Google TV Streamer. Moreover, Dolby Audio is also supported in the device. Its total weight is 162 grams. The design of the Google TV Streamer is like a set-top box. The earlier one was designed as a dongle.

Google TV Streamer will run stock Android TV OS, come with 32GB of storage and 4GB RAM, and support for apps like YouTube, Netflix, Apple TV+, and more. It'll also have more than 7 lakh movies and shows.

With this, there will also be support for Google's AI tool - Gemini. It will make use of Google AI for content suggestions. For connectivity, it has a USB Type-C port, an HDMI 2.1 port, a Thunderbolt, and Wi-Fi 5 in addition to Bluetooth 5.1.

Muskan Kumawat Journalist & Writer