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Well Improved Version
First off, I would like to say that the new remote control is so much easier to use than the old one. The volume buttons are now on the face and no longer on the side with tiny buttons. Although, I wish they installed a rechargeable battery in it, it’s not a deal breaker. It would have been more convenient. Otherwise, I am happy with this new button layout.They increased the memory and storage of the unit. This makes apps load much easier and snappier. The UI doesn’t feel or look sluggish. And when you turn on the Apps Mode Only, it takes away all the visual clutter and junk that you don’t want to see, i.e. recommendations, etc. This mode has been available in the original versions, but I wanted to point it out for people who may not know about its existence.The addition of an ethernet port is another reason why this version a lot better. Do away with your patchy Wi-Fi signal and just run an ethernet cable to it and you have a smooth-running system.There are a lot more improvements in the system/UI but I don’t want to go in detail. If you go through the settings, you’ll find the small improvements that provide a better viewing experience. Trust me, I went through all of them, one by one, and was impressed at the attention to detail. To top it all, I think the best improvement is Dolby Audio and Dolby Vision. If you have a system that supports both of these, you’re golden.

Its pretty feature rich, but not perfect.
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.

Replaced built in Google TV
And this is much better. I’ve used Chromecasts for years, but I like that this has an ethernet port and I can route it through my receiver. And, surprisingly, the video is clearer and brighter than the built-in Google TV.

Google lacks good quality control
Purchased this to replace my Chromecast w/Google TV. First one I had to return because the system would completely lock up about once or twice a day with no response from the remote. Had to unplug the power to restart it. Haven’t had any freezing issues with the replacement. But both did not play well with my LG sound bar which always started up in HDMI ARC mode with no issues on my Chromecast. Both Google streamers would start up with no sound or not push the sound bar out of the default optical mode until I recycled power on the TV or the cycled through the input modes on the sound bar. Very annoyed by that and hoping a software fix takes care of it. Found a work around for now adding an optical cable between the TV and sound bar disabling HDMI ARC. With those issues out of the way, I’m enjoying the faster device and the picture quality seems a little bit better. I’m just annoyed there always seems to be issues with new Google products now.

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The product works perfectly, however I don’t recommend the seller.