At its ‘Launch Night In’ event, Google introduced the new Chromecast with Google TV, as expected. The new Google TV interface combines movies, shows, live TV and more from across your apps and subscriptions and organizes them just for you. It plugs into your TV’s HDMI port, powers up using USB Type-C port, supports up to 4K HDR at up to 60 frames per second, has support for Dolby Vision, and also supports HDMI pass-through of Dolby audio content.
There is also a new remote with YouTube and Netflix buttons and dedicated Google Assistant button that can help you find something to watch, answer everyday questions and also control your smart home devices. There are programmable TV controls for power, volume and input. Stadia support is coming in the first half of 2021, said Google.
Google Chromecast with Google TV Specifications
- Up to 4K HDR, 60 FPS, supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+
- Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos (pass-through) audio
- Connectors: HDMI that plugs into TV, USB Type-C port
- Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth
- Android TV OS
- Dimensions: 162x61x12.5 mm; Weight:55g
- Bluetooth voice remote with IR to control TV, soundbar, or receiver, Integrated microphone for Google Assistant, Accelerometer sensor
- Google TV’s For You tab gives you personalized watch suggestions from across your subscriptions organized based on what you like to watch.
- Google TV’s Watchlist lets you bookmark movies and shows you want to save for later. You can add to your Watchlist from your phone or laptop, and it will be waiting on your TV when you get home.
- YouTube TV membership with live TV recommendations in the For You tab, alongside other curated content from streaming services
The new Chromecast with Google TV comes in Snow, Sunrise and Sky colours, is priced at $49.99 (Rs. 3,675 approx.) and will be available in the United States (except Puerto Rico), Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain and United Kingdom, starting from October 15th with pre-orders starting from today. No details about the India launch yet.