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Chromecast with Google TV VS Roku

Compare Chromecast with Google TV VS Roku and see what are their differences

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All streaming entertainment at one place with new Chromecast

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  • Chromecast with Google TV Landing page
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    2023-10-06
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    2023-08-03

Chromecast with Google TV videos

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Roku videos

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Category Popularity

0-100% (relative to Chromecast with Google TV and Roku)
Watch Movies Online
11 11%
89% 89
Video & Movies
14 14%
86% 86
Video
19 19%
81% 81
Website Directory
100 100%
0% 0

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Social recommendations and mentions

Chromecast with Google TV might be a bit more popular than Roku. We know about 15 links to it since March 2021 and only 11 links to Roku. We are tracking product recommendations and mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you identify which product is more popular and what people think of it.

Chromecast with Google TV mentions (15)

  • Google Chromecast: Installing Tailscale as a VPN for Netflix
    There's a Google product called "Chromecast with Google TV". It's a chromecast that comes with "Google TV" and lets you install android apps on it. Source: 11 months ago
  • Google Alphabet reviewing every project after $6B decline in profits
    So maybe I'm missing something entirely obvious here, but isn't "Chromecast with google TV"[0] exactly the product everyone here seems to be lamenting not existing? I've got two at home and they are great. It's a solid tv experience based on android, with probably the best remote I've ever used -- though I wish the remote wouldn't be so dang slippery. [0]... - Source: Hacker News / over 1 year ago
  • Coming back: do streaming services work?
    If your TV has a good picture I would suggest against replacing it. Smart TVs are typically less functional than a dumb TV with an android stick, or ruko or whatever. Here is a link to what I use: https://store.google.com/us/product/chromecast_google_tv Even if your TV is not 4K, I suggest dropping the extra 10 dollars to future proof your investment. Source: over 1 year ago
  • Voice Commands
    Chromecast (https://store.google.com/us/product/chromecast_google_tv) and Amazon Firestick has voice support. Source: almost 2 years ago
  • How to watch rooster teeth membership content on tv
    There is not support for casting from the mobile app to a Chromecast anymore, but on a Chromecast with Google TV you can install the Android TV app. Source: about 2 years ago
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Roku mentions (11)

  • New to Roku after finally cutting the cable cord, 2 questions.
    "Question 2: I bought two Roku Ultras" - You activate both Rokus on the same account on roku.com. I've had a Roku Ultra for some time and recently bought a Roku Express 4K for the guest bedroom for visiting relatives. When I activated the new Roku on my account it automatically duplicated all my apps on to the new one. But test each app, a few required me to log in on the new Roku. Source: about 1 year ago
  • Any fellow coders out there familiar with ripping encrypted HLS streams? I've found a site that is using every protection in the book to prevent stream ripping and would love to chat
    Can something similar be done on roku.com? I tried following your steps for this video https://therokuchannel.roku.com/watch/67ca18fb4816521db4f188855569c21e but I noticed the type is not hls but mp4. There was a file that started with index instead of ending with index but much more complex then the sample video used in the example above. Source: over 1 year ago
  • Just got this 50” roku sharp tv and tried setting up last night only to be met with this message everytime i try to click a channel. It’s saying there’s an “excellent” internet and wifi connection and yet nothing works on it. i have tried everything in the book including 2 factory resets i’m lost
    Did you reset the device & re-set it up on roku.com to be 'owned' by you? Source: over 1 year ago
  • No Search Bar?
    Certain features will be missing in unsupported countries. You can see our list of supported countries by navigating to roku.com and trying the county selector option at the bottom right hand of the page. Source: over 1 year ago
  • Unauthorized Roku charges through my Paypal account.
    Easier said than done with an elderly parent, but have your mom go to roku.com, reset her password, and give you the password. Then you should be able to go in and remove any payment method (presumably your PayPal), cancel any subscriptions, etc. Source: over 1 year ago
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What are some alternatives?

When comparing Chromecast with Google TV and Roku, you can also consider the following products

Mi Box S - A 4K UHD media player with Google Assistant built-in for $60

Apple TV - New Apple TV running tvOS

AirTV - Combine cable and streaming devices into one

Netflix - See what's next. Watch anywhere. Cancel anytime.

Mi Box - 4K Ultra HD streaming and gaming box powered by Android TV

Stremio - Watch videos, movies, TV series and TV channels instantly.