Thoughts on which one for iptv? It's chromecast with google tv.
Thoughts on which one for iptv? It's chromecast with google tv.
I would put the CCwGTV above firestick.
You guys all do know that the latest Chromecast has Android TV running on it, right? It's not just a casting device anymore.
The new Chromecast with Android TV is a brilliant device; no need to cast from a phone it comes with a Remote and you can just install Android apps like you would on a Firestick but without the faffing around - get the Chromecast; but make sure its the new one
I would pick the FireTV 4K after using the Chromecast with Google TV, it still needs features added since it’s a new User Interface. On FireTV 4K you are able to get to things faster and most apps load quicker on it.
I use the Nvidia shield, 4k Firestick and the new chromecast with google TV. For IPTV they are all the same. I cant notice a difference. I prefer the shield in general but when it comes to IPTV they all function the same way if you have a decent provider.
I have both...Google TV +1
More familiar interface, easiler to sideload apps. The android TV control app is great too!
I have a house load of 4k firesticks but really wanted to try Chromecast with Google TV. It is a little nippier, and plex doesn't crash like it does on the firestick. I don't like the remote much, hate the volume location.
For the price difference, the firestick is best imo.
Also Chromecast with Google TV has problems playing some video/audio formats, hopefully they will fix with updates.
4k firesticks for life, the best in price to power imo
Chromecast with Google TV (Android TV) is definitely a better option.
Chromecast with Google TV is a Firestick 4k killer. Better UI, more apps available, better quality remote control. Plus you have Chromecast built in.
Both can run IPTV in the exact same way, and the internal specs are the same!
If those are the only two choices I would choose the Firestick. But I would consider a Nvidia shield. It is by far the easiest to install third party apps on.
I cannot say anything about the firestick, but I tried the Chromecast for sometime and it's not good at all (for IPTV)... I bought a good tv box and it's much better...
I have both. Much prefer the google tv. So much so I’m currently getting rid of the fire sticks. Google tv plus a USB c hub. Best set up IMO
Firestick 4K represent!
If not Shield Pro i would go to Chromecast with Google TV for just IPTV. Another option is the TiVo 4k
Chromecast with Google TV is what I settled with, it is NOT as good as Shield, but really for my usecase, it worked identical to Shield, I got both and decided to return Shield as it was not offering anything extra for me.
New Chromecast TV is the way to go
sounds like they are so close that it comes down to personal preference. I hated my Firestick but that was years and years ago - their first offering - went with Roku stick and for me is much better - but I also use Roku TVs. No 4k for me yet. I like the look of the new Chromecast YMMV
NVIDIA Shield is the top device. The latest Chromecast is not far off however you have to play with the decoders a bit and it can only decode up to 80 mbit/s HD raw feed and about 150 mbit/s 4K raw feed in perfect conditions. In reality it can get messy even with 30 mbit/s broadcast full HD television over WiFi.
Firestick is having some problems with studio quality raw files and raw IPTV signal with high bitrate (over 10 mbit/s SD and 30 HD) and can even skip a frame or two on low quality interlaced SD and HD feeds. However it is the cheapest option and great if you want to move it across different rooms or apartments.
they both work fine for me. I think its more about how easy do you want your install? GTV has pretty much everything you will need in its playstore.
I will say the GTV store compared to the stock android TV playstore is not great. Half the time when i search for an app a movie suggestion comes up.
There is a new kid on the block. The Tivo box which is also Google based. I think Google (Android TV) is still up and coming. Less support when compared to Fire or Roku from an app point of view. I like the 4k FS myself.
How about Tivo stream 4K? anybody used it and compared against the chromecast with google tv?
using google for iptv is just plain foolish
Definitely the 4k Firestick or Nvidia shield.