Google launches Chromecast with Google TV in the Netherlands

The Chromecast with Google TV It appeared in the first countries at the end of 2020, but was not officially available in the Netherlands yet.

Unlike the previous Chromecast, it is not only possible to cast images from a mobile device to the TV, but streaming services can be viewed directly via the built-in apps. This new model comes with a remote control that includes a microphone for voice control.

The Google TV interface provides access to more than 6,500 apps, including YouTube, Netflix, Disney +, Amazon Prime Video, and Viaplayand HBO Max, Apple TV, Videoland, NPO Start, and Ziggo GO. The remote control has a button for the Google Assistant. Users can ask these impressions and questions about movies, series and music, or get weather forecasts and voice commands smart homecontrol devices.

The new Chromecast streams images up to 4K HDR at up to 60 frames per second, supports Dolby Vision, and provides HDMI pass-through for Dolby Audio.

From today, the Chromecast with Google TV in the Netherlands can be pre-ordered in the Google Store for 70 euros. The tool will be available from June 21 on Media Markt, Bol.com, BCC and Coolblue.

With a “gray” import, the device has been on sale for some time across a number of Dutch web stores. Google has many tools that are not yet officially launched in the Netherlands, but are available through some online stores, such as Pixel smartphones and the Pixel earplugs†