The Google TV Streamer, currently available for $79, marks its lowest price to date and showcases a significant user experience overhaul. Historically, users have found Google TV lacking compared to competitors, but the Streamer's enhanced interface offers simpler navigation, better app rearrangement, and improved voice search functionality. Despite still featuring cluttered suggested content, it aligns more closely with Google's ecosystem, particularly benefiting Android users while potentially leaving iOS users at a disadvantage in casting capabilities.
I've used Google TV on other devices recently and found the platform lacking, so I was curious to see how the new Google device would perform.
It features categories arranged in horizontal rows where you can resume watching content, browse apps, or explore recommendations.
Google hasn't done much to declutter the screen of suggested and sponsored content, but it has simplified navigation, made it easier to rearrange apps, and improved the search feature.
Like the Apple TV 4K, the Google TV Streamer deepens the divide in the iOS vs. Android battle, which is no surprise since its best integrations are with Google-made devices.
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