Google TV Streamer: streaming box and smart home hub for 120 euros
Google has announced the Google TV Streamer, a new streaming box that can be connected directly to the router via an Ethernet cable.
The Google TV Streamer will cost 120 euros in Germany.
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Google has announced a new streaming box: the "Google TV Streamer" is flat, elongated and has an Ethernet connection for optional wired access to the internet. It also supports the Matter smart home protocol and has a built-in Thread router, which is why Google is also advertising the device as a control center for the networked home.
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As a streaming box, the €120 device is capable of 4K resolution including Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Compared to the current Chromecast, the processor performance is said to have been improved by 22 percent, Google writes in an announcement. 32 GB of storage space is available for local content such as apps.
Ideally, the Google TV Streamer should be connected to the TV with an HDMI 2.1 cable in order to be able to use all features in high resolution. The cable is not included and must be purchased separately.
Smart home center with remote control
To use the Google TV Streamer as a smart home control center, you need to connect it to a TV - the device does not have its own display. The smart home functions can be accessed via a new button on the remote control. The control panel then opens on the connected screen, which can be used to call up camera feeds, dim the lights or regulate the temperature. The remote control is synchronized with the Google Home app.
If you have misplaced the remote control or let it disappear into the depths of the sofa cushions, you can locate it using a voice command. The voice command "Hey Google, find my remote control" on the Google speaker or cell phone causes the remote control to play a sound - alternatively, you can also trigger this sound by pressing a button on the back of the Google TV Streamer.
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