Google TV Streamer Archives

AppWizard

April 21, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: EXIT Curse of Ophir, Rush Rally 3, Point, more

- Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: Discount of up to . - Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen): Priced at . - Google Pixel Tablet: Priced at . - Google TV Streamer (4K): Currently at an all-time low on Amazon. - EXIT – The Curse of Ophir: An adventure game with an intriguing storyline. - Rush Rally 3: A racing game with thrilling gameplay and stunning graphics. - Point: An interactive app that challenges skills.

AppWizard

April 17, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Little Big Workshop, SpongeBob, Chicken Police, more

A selection of deals on Android games and apps has emerged, including discounts on 165Hz Hisense U8 mini-LED Google smart TVs, Galaxy Watch 7 models, and the Google TV Streamer (4K). Featured games include Little Big Workshop, SpongeBob SquarePants, Chicken Police – Paint it RED!, and No More Buttons. Subscribing to the 9to5Toys YouTube Channel provides updates on tech and gaming.

AppWizard

November 19, 2024

Older Nest cameras are getting the Google Home app treatment

Google has launched a public preview of the Home app that supports Nest Cam IQ models from 2017, consolidating all Nest cameras released since 2015 into a single platform. The transition from the Nest app to the Home app allows users to manage Nest cameras in one location, providing features like video history and camera settings. Advanced functionalities include quick access to live streams, automation with smart lights, and viewing camera feeds on devices like the Pixel Watch 3 or Google TV Streamer. The rollout began in late 2023, with users able to join the Public Preview program through the Home app or home.google.com. Users can revert their Nest Cam IQ cameras back to the Nest app, but the Nest Hub Max cannot be returned once moved to the Home app. The Supersight feature from the Nest Cam IQ is not yet available in the Home app, and Google plans to integrate more features from the Nest app in the future.

BetaBeacon

November 17, 2024

I tried gaming on the Google TV Streamer, and it was just awful

The Google TV Streamer does not support all three modes of the 8bitdo SN30 Pro Plus controller, with only D-input mode working reliably for both Android TV and Google TV. Playing native Android games on the device is possible but may have latency and performance issues. Emulated console games are difficult to play due to the lack of expandable storage and a native file explorer. Streaming games from a PC using Moonlight provides the best gaming experience on the Google TV Streamer. Overall, the Google TV Streamer is not recommended as a gaming machine, and using a phone or investing in a more powerful streaming device like the NVIDIA Shield TV Pro is suggested for better gaming performance.