Chromecast with Google TV HD

Our Chromecast with Google TV HD review shows that while it is a good 1080p streamer — one of the best, even — it still has room to improve.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Guide
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Product details

  • Watch the entertainment you love, including live TV, in up to 1080p HDR[1,2,3]; discover over 700,000 movies and TV episodes, plus millions of songs[2].Power : 5V, 1.5A
  • Get fast streaming, and enjoy a crystal clear picture and brighter colors with HDR[3]
  • Your home screen displays movies and TV shows from all your services in one place; get personal recommendations based on your subscriptions, viewing habits, and content you own
  • Press the Google Assistant[4] button on the remote and use voice search to find specific shows, or search by mood, genre, actress, and more; control the volume, switch inputs, play music, and get answers on-screen
  • Chromecast is easy to install and compatible with almost any TV that has an HDMI port; to get started, just plug it into your TV’s HDMI port, connect to Wi-Fi, and start streaming[1]
  • Manage connected devices from the couch; ask Google to dim the lights, adjust the temperature, or see who’s at the front door, without getting up[5,6]
  • Create a kids profile to access movies and shows for the family; pick a playful avatar and theme, set parental controls to restrict what streaming services are shown, limit watching time, and set a bedtime

PROS

+ Same great Chromecast with Google TV... now in HD
+ One of the best streaming device remotes
+ Hides easily behind TV
+ Supports HDR

CONS

- Continue Watching row continues to confuse
- No 4K limits use cases

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Guide on September 30, 2022
Our Chromecast with Google TV HD review shows that while it is a good 1080p streamer — one of the best, even — it still has room to improve.
80
By The Verge on October 10, 2022
The $30 Chromecast with Google TV HD offers a vast selection of streaming apps, Google Assistant voice controls, and casting support — all packaged into a sleek, modern interface.
70