The remote has both HDMI-CEC and IR, so you can control your TV’s power, volume as well as input mode in case you need to switch over to a game console or a cable box for example. The volume buttons are on the right side. There’s a circular navigation D-pad on top, followed by six big round buttons (Back, Assistant, Home, Mute, YouTube and Netflix) and two smaller buttons (Power and Input) underneath. It feels super comfortable in the hand, and the controls are pleasant to use. It has a curved and compact design that reminds me a lot of the controller for the Daydream View. You've also got the option to bundle it with the Google Nest Mini 2nd gen for £62.99.The remote control is easily one of my favorite things about the new Chromecast. Meanwhile, Currys has it listed for £44.99 with a two-year guarantee.
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It also runs the Android TV operating system, branded as Google TV, and supports Google Stadia if you're into your gaming.Īt Very, the Chromecast with Google TV and remote has had its price cut from £59.99 (the usual RRP) to £46.99 – a saving of £13. Streaming in 4K UHD (2160p and 60fps, for the record), this edition of the Chromecast has a remote with its own dedicated Google Assistant button, and you can use it to control other connected devices or group it with Google speakers and devices to get a multi-room audio experience. If you're after a slightly fancier, slightly more recent streaming device, then the Google Chromecast with Google TV, launched in autumn 2020, is also on sale. Google Chromecast with Google TV Black Friday savings You've also got the option of collecting in store if there's a branch near you. Given that the Chromecast usually costs £30 and the Nest Mini usually costs £49, that's a decent saving, all in all.Īrgos has gone even further and cut the price to £16.99, with delivery or order and collect options available depending on your location and stock availability (you can use the postcode checker to see what your options are).Īnd John Lewis & Partners is price-matching Argos at £16.99 – plus you can take advantage of its 2-year guarantee if you purchase from them. You can also save on a bundle with Google's Nest Mini (2nd gen) in Charcoal, getting both for £34.19. There are also some Click and Collect options available.Īt Currys, you can find it for £17.99, with purchases limited to 10 products per customer "due to high demand". Over at Very, the Chromecast costs £19.99, with a note on the product page saying that you can expect delivery "within 5 working days". Usually retailing at around £30, a number of retailers are trying to tempt you to purchase with price cuts. And it's compatible with Google Assistant and Google Home, of course.
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The third-generation Chromecast offers you 1080p resolution at 60 fps, and Google says it's around 15% faster than its predecessor.
If you're looking for a new streaming device, then you can take advantage of discounts on both the third-generation Google Chromecast (the one with a circular-shaped attachment), and the Chromecast with Google TV (the one with an oval-shaped attachment and accompanied by a remote).
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Black Friday is in full swing – and among the discounts from the likes of Apple, Samsung, Nintendo, EE, Sky, Bose, Amazon, LEGO and Fitbit, to name but a few, you'll find some price cuts on Google's Chromecast devices.