Google TV Streamer was launched today earlier than predicted it was done simultaneously with the launch of the Pixel 9 series on August 14. As previously leaked information, Google TV Streamer is a new TV box replacing Google Chromecast with Google TV launched in 2020.
Its design now allows it to be placed on a table surface and no longer hangs behind the TV. This oval-shaped TV box also comes with a built-in LAN port for the first time. For users of the connected internet ecosystem (IoT) at home it supports Google Home, Matter and Threads.
Video content up to 4K 60p resolution is supported with Dolby Vision HDR display and Dolby Atmos audio. According to Google, the use of Google TV Streamer is smoother because the processor is 22% more powerful, the memory is increased to 4GB RAM and the storage is 32GB. This is double the RAM and quadruple the storage.
Because it's now in the era of AI, Google TV Streamer also has built-in Google Gemini support. Content recommendations, conclusions and reviews for content to watch can be called up directly from the main menu. Another interesting feature is that the remote control can now be tracked when lost through the Find My Remote feature. There is a button on the back of the Google TV Streamer that when pressed will make a sound on the remote control.
The remote control is also given a new touch. The audio adjustment buttons are now on the top with the power and mute buttons moved to the bottom. Shortcuts to launch YouTube and Netflix are also provided. In the United States Google TV Streamer is sold starting September at a price of $99.99 (~RM447) in Hazel and Porcelain color options.