In case you haven't been keeping up with all the streaming news, Netflix just recently released a new, cheaper plan that is supported by ads as one of its last-ditch efforts to stop hemorrhaging money and appease shareholders. This "Basic with ads" plan, which costs $6.99 per month, is a recent … [Read more...] about Chromecasts without Google TV won’t support Netflix’s new ad-supported tier
Chromecast
As you may or may not know, Chromecast runs a varied version of Chrome OS. Once we understood this little-known fact, we began covering Chromecast news here on the site. What you likely do know is Chromecast is Google's most successful consumer product and has become a staple of the smart TV in millions of homes.
Support our independent tech coverage. Chrome Unboxed is written by real people, for real people—not search algorithms. Join Chrome Unboxed Plus for just $2 a month to get an ad-free experience, access to our private Discord, and more. Learn more about membership here.
START FREE TRIAL (MONTHLY)START FREE TRIAL (ANNUAL)
Android 12 is coming for your 4K Chromecast w/Google TV
It has been two years since Google debuted the 4K Chromecast w/Google TV. Since that time, the tiny remote-controlled media stick has had its share of updates but the flagship streamer's core operating system has remained on Android TV 10. At one point in time, it appears that because of the limited … [Read more...] about Android 12 is coming for your 4K Chromecast w/Google TV
Your Chromecast with Google TV will soon be updated to Android 12, but don’t expect much
Google's Chromecast with Google TV did a wonderful job at stealing market share and owning a high adoption rate among original Chromecast users as well as those with competing devices. Perhaps because of this dominance, the company has been lazy with its updates. User profiles didn't ship with it … [Read more...] about Your Chromecast with Google TV will soon be updated to Android 12, but don’t expect much
Google’s Chromecast with Google TV HD is officially available today
In a bit of an odd move, Google has formally announced the new Chromecast with Google TV HD and made it widely available today. Coming in at $29.99, this new Chromecast is more affordable than the existing Chromecast with Google TV and does a few things differently than its predecessor. Overall, … [Read more...] about Google’s Chromecast with Google TV HD is officially available today
The upcoming Chromecast HD comes with an odd upgrade over its ‘premium’ sibling
Thanks to @Za_Raczke over on Twitter, we have a pretty firm idea now of what we should expect in the rather-odd Chromecast HD that we expect to see pretty soon. While we're not certain Google will include this device in the keynote for the upcoming October 6th hardware event, I'd wager we'll see it … [Read more...] about The upcoming Chromecast HD comes with an odd upgrade over its ‘premium’ sibling
Leak all but confirms a new HD Chromecast is on the way
So, it's official. Google will be hosting the company's annual hardware event in Brooklyn next month and yes, we're actually going to be there live and in person. (Exciting, right?) Anyway, we'll be heading to New York to hopefully get our hands on the upcoming Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and the … [Read more...] about Leak all but confirms a new HD Chromecast is on the way
Chromecast celebrates 9 years with Nest Cam and Doorbell streaming support for Google TV
While Google Play was busy celebrating its 10th anniversary, another Google all star crept up on a huge milestone. Chromecast is now 9 years old (I know, I know, the company couldn't wait just one more year to round out to an even number?), and with it, a new Keyword Blog post celebrates all of the … [Read more...] about Chromecast celebrates 9 years with Nest Cam and Doorbell streaming support for Google TV
New Chromecast with Google TV update rolling out
If you have a Chromecast with Google TV, the updated streaming device that replaces the original Chromecast and delivers an Android TV-like experience is finally getting an update this year. As 9to5Google noted, the update comes a full seven months since the last update in December, which improved … [Read more...] about New Chromecast with Google TV update rolling out
A new Chromecast Audio could be in the works, even amidst Google’s legal battles with Sonos
The Chromecast Audio, while not as popular as the standard Chromecast, was still quite popular with niche users, and especially with audiophiles. I remember back when I worked at Best Buy as a Google Expert, there were many people who came in and bought several of them at a time just to have them … [Read more...] about A new Chromecast Audio could be in the works, even amidst Google’s legal battles with Sonos
Some users unable to switch to their brand accounts on their TV’s YouTube app
I noticed something odd happening this weekend as I tried to switch to my YouTube brand account on the YouTube app (version 2.17.006) of my Chromecast with Google TV. I got an error that stated, "This account is not supported on the YouTube on TV app at this time. To continue, sign in with a … [Read more...] about Some users unable to switch to their brand accounts on their TV’s YouTube app
Chromecast with Google TV’s “Proactive” screensaver rolls out more widely
In what may be the longest rollout in the history of Google releases, the long-awaited ambient mode screensaver for Google TV that features "proactive personal results" is starting to see a wider rollout and an official announcement on Twitter, as well as a mention on the Google TV Help page. … [Read more...] about Chromecast with Google TV’s “Proactive” screensaver rolls out more widely
Why we need a Chromecast Ultra with Google TV
When Google debuted the Chromecast with Google TV back in the fall of 2020, they changed the fundamental way users expect to interact with a Chromecast. Sure, the HDMI dongle still does all the standard casting tricks we've been used to for years at this point, but Google added a full UI and … [Read more...] about Why we need a Chromecast Ultra with Google TV
