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Report: Google to release new Chromecast Ultra running Android TV with remote

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Enrique 11 March 2020

Google Android Rumors

The Chromecast is one of the most successful streaming devices since its launch back in 2013. It was a cheap way for people to stream content directly to their TVs without the need to purchase a smart TV. Thanks go a new report, we’re learning that Google might finally change up the way we use the Chromecast.

Chromecast Ultra (released in 2016) Chromecast Ultra (released in 2016)

Today, a new report from 9to5Google cited a source familiar with a new Chromecast device (one to succeed the first-gen Chromecast Ultra) codenamed “sabrina”. It will support 4K HDR content, as well as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. However, the main difference will be that this device will run Android TV and be controllable with a Bluetooth remote.

The remote itself passed through the FCC today, as per the tweet below. From the image, you can see the remotes resemblance to the Daydream VR’s remote.

Hmmmm... a Google Remote for an unknown device just passed through the FCC... https://t.co/nz0xBG8AtL pic.twitter.com/6gEQ35nR7g

— Janko Roettgers (@jank0) March 10, 2020

The remote itself looks like a Daydream VR remote, supports Google Assistant with a built-in microphone, and it is said to be programmable to control the TV’s power and volume. The new Chromecast is said to have a similar appearance to the Chromecast Ultra but is said to have an updated design that more closely match Google’s latest aesthetic.

The current Google Chromecast Ultra still retails for $69 (it was released over three years ago), so we wonder if Google would keep this price for an updated Chromecast with Bluetooth remote. Google should at least try to match the price of Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K – which goes for $49 - if Google really wants these to fly off the shelves.

It was assumed that Google will announce the new device’s existence at Google I/O this year, but with that being cancelled new plans are yet to be confirmed.

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Reader comments

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  • billy
  • Gxx
  • 09 Jul 2020

but why/ you plug it into the tv?

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  • cce
  • n74
  • 13 Mar 2020

They better should add wireless charging on this chromecast

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  • Anonymous
  • F@2
  • 11 Mar 2020

At long last. When the original Chromecast required an actual network device to use, just to stream what was on your phone without network connection, it was not Smart TV, but Dumb TV. If they really want to push the play console concept, they ...

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