The new Chromecast with Google TV has an improved remote control. Check here what your new remote will look like.
Read more after the announcement.
New Chromecast with Google TV Remote
In Android TV 14 beta, images of the new Chromecast remote control with Google TV are found. that reports 9to5Google. The new remote is likely to be for an improved version of Chromecast, which appeared earlier this year. However, we’ve heard little about the device since then.
As you can see in the image below, the button layout on the remote control is different from the current remote control. For example, we see four buttons one below the other on the left, and a larger button on the right. These are likely the volume buttons on the side of your current Chromecast remote.
What’s particularly noticeable is the button with an asterisk at the bottom right. You can associate this new “magic” button with the app yourself. For example, you can stream Spotify or HBO Max in one go. Your current Chromecast remote already has buttons for opening the YouTube and Netflix apps, but it’s not possible to set a shortcut yourself.
Very little is known about the new Chromecast. Therefore, we do not know when the new device will be announced. A major Google-made event will be held on October 4th, but it seems unlikely that the improved streaming dongle will be shown here. On the other hand, the event focuses on the Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2.
Chromecast with Google TV in the Netherlands
The streaming device is expected to succeed the original Chromecast with Google TV from 2020 and have faster hardware. Last year, Google released a cheaper Chromecast with Google TV (HD). As the name suggests, this dongle works in Full HD (1080p) quality. The “regular” Chromecast also supports 4K images.
The suggested retail price for the 4K version of the Chromecast is €69.99, while the HD version retails for €39.99. However, streaming devices regularly go on sale. You can install apps from all popular streaming services on Chromecast. Think Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus, Videoland, SkyShowtime, Pathé Thuis, and Prime Video.
→ Chromecast with Google TV (4K) review: Getting started with the streaming tool
→ Chromecast with Google TV (HD) review: cheaper, but no less quality
