The first Chromecast debuted back in 2013 as a no-frills way to cast streaming and gaming apps to an HD TV, with no remote or user interface involved. Due to the simplicity of the product, the Chromecast changed very little throughout the years — at least until the debut of the Chromecast with Google TV in 2020.
The new 4K-capable Chromecast ditched the cast-only nature of its predecessors, adding a remote and Android TV to the mix. Now Google is bringing this same shake-up to budget shoppers, minus a few things like 4K support. Are the savings worth the concessions? Let’s find out in our Google Chromecast with Google TV (HD) review.