5 Things I Like About The Chromecast with Google TV

A great approach for your Smart TV!

Dom Kwolczak
6 min readNov 18, 2023
Photo by Victor Carvalho on Unsplash

Ok, I admit it I was never really a big fan of the original Chromecast devices as they heavily depended on the apps being installed on my phone.

In all fairness, it was still a pretty good concept, but I found Roku and the Amazon Firestick better and let’s not forget that some smart TVs already come with a pretty decent system built in.

Around a year ago, I decided to purchase a 4K Chromecast with Google TV using the Google Store credit that I’ve accumulated. In all fairness, I didn’t know what to expect and having used various smart TV systems over the years, the new Chromecast had a lot to compete with.

But I was in for a pleasant surprise and after using the device for almost a year, I decided to share the 5 things I like the most about the new Chromecast with Google TV built-in.

1. Voice Remote

Let’s start with the remote control, as it’s the main device you use to control the new Chromecast.

One of the main differences between the old and the new Chromecast is that it comes with a pretty neat remote.

Not only does the remote look clean and minimalistic, but it also supports voice control which can be…

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Dom Kwolczak

I'm Dom, a tech and productivity enthusiast living in the UK. I share stories about my experience with tech, reviews, tips and more. www.beacons.ai/techwithdom