The first Chromecast with its own interface and remote control that you can now also use without a smartphone.
Bert van Dijk
The Chromecast offers a nice screensaver with your own photos. There are also many apps available in the Google Play Store. The operation of apps is less uniform than with the Apple TV. It is also noticeable that when you search you often end up on YouTube.
With a paid subscription to Google Stadia you can also play extensive games in the cloud. The disadvantage is that you also have to purchase most games and you need an extra WiFi controller for quick operation. The startup time of the stick and the apps is on the long side. A big plus are the spatial Dolby Atmos sound and Dolby Vision.
Tip: With the Button Mapper app you can also open Ziggo Go, NPO, Disney+ and Kodi with a double click or long hold of a speed dial.
Product† Chromecast 4K with Google TV
Price indication: € 80,-
Pros
* Dutch voice control
* recommendations and ‘Look further’ function
* Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision
Cons:
* volume buttons on the side less convenient
* moving commercials