And, it is still less expensive than most other streaming players with the same capabilities.

We’ll show you how to set up and use the Chromecast with Google TV.

What Is Chromecast With Google TV?

New Roku streaming sticks.

The Chromecast with Google TV is one of the best streaming players on the market.

Its home page recommendations give you ideas of what to watch on all streaming platforms.

The setup process involves a remote control, your TV, and the Google Home app.

Chromecast with Google TV connected to back of TV

Before you get started, create an account.

If you have a Google email account, have your password ready.

To set up the Chromecast, you’ll need access to the Google Home app foriOSorAndroid.

Google apps on phone including Google Home

Choose if you use the TV, a soundbar, or an AV receiver to play your audio.

Choose the brand of your TV, soundbar, or AV receiver.

Turn the volume up and down on the remotes side volume buttons.

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Confirm that it is working.

Now you will set up the TV power control.

Choose the brand of your TV.

Choose Home where chromecast is located

Press the power button on your remote.

If the TV turns off, wait 8 seconds and press the power button again to turn it on.

You’ll receive a message onscreen that your Google TV remote is set up.

Choose room where Chromecast with Google TV is located.

And your Chromecast with Google TV is ready.

Playback can be controlled from the smartphone app or the Chromecast remote.

There aremany ways to cast to a Chromecast devicefrom a computer and mobile machine.

Choose to set up Google photos or Art Gallery in Ambient Mode for Chromecast

Similar, except that it is one of the best home screens of any streamer.

The first menu screen is theFor Youmenu.

It is chock full of suggested content, and it’s agnostic.

Choose photo album to use with ambient mode google photos

Here you’ll find recommended TV shows and movies from all of your streaming services.

There is even a list of YouTube videos based on your viewing habits.

The biggest difference is that you won’t find a play/pause button on the remote.

Choose to set up your Chromecast remote to control your tv

Instead, use the center button of the navigation wheel to play or pause a video or music.

Another oddity is that the power button is at the bottom of the remote instead of the top.

Volume buttons can be found on the right side.

Chromecast remote set up what plays sound

The dark button is the Google Assistant/Microphone button.

This functionality works for YouTube by default.

you might also use it for Netflix after connecting your account.

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Plus, there’s the bonus of having a Google Assistant that can control your home.

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chromecast home For Your menu

chromecast with google tv remote showing no play button and direct buttons for youtube and netflix