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You just have to plug the Stick to the HDMI slot of the TV, connect it to the internet and there you go, you can start streaming. The only thing it requires is an HDMI input and that is all. the Mi TV Stick is an extremely smart and compact piece of tech that brings a world of entertainment to you by simply plugging it into any LCD, LED or even plasma TV’s. Its hassle free form factor makes it accessible, compact and hassle free. The choice then is very much dependent on where you’ve invested most but both offer an excellent suite of features to give you easy access to your favourite streaming services.Mi TV Stick is an Ultimate Streaming device. You could also always upgrade to the 4K version for an extra £10/$10 if you’ve got a 4K TV to make the most of. Again, this also makes perfect sense if your house is full of Alexa-based tech and you don’t mind plugging in the device itself. The Amazon Fire TV Stick on the other hand is significantly cheaper at £39.99/$39.99 and is a tremendous all round package. Especially so if you’re a part of the Google ecosystem and can make the most of Google Home and Android connectivity. Chromecast with Google TV vs Amazon Fire TV Stick: Price and conclusionĪt £59.99/$50.99, the Chromecast with Google TV is a brilliant value 4K streaming stick. The Amazon Fire TV Stick has Prime, Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Music as direct buttons on its remote, and the Chromecast with Google TV has quick shortcuts for just YouTube and Netflix. Other than the UK's Now TV which is missing from the Chromecast with Google TV, both devices have the majority of the heavy hitters and aim to make it as easy as possible to give you a personalised collection of media. The Amazon Fire TV Stick has always had Apple TV ready to go, so don’t panic. All you need to do is ask Google Assistant to open Apple TV and you can get back to watching Ted Lasso as planned. It’s always vital to check as there have been some inexplicable exclusions over the years.įor instance, on release, the Chromecast with Google TV didn’t have the Apple TV app, which has now been remedied. If you spend all of your time watching one particular streaming service, you’re going to want to make sure that your streaming stick can support that app. (Image credit: Google) Chromecast with Google TV vs Amazon Fire TV Stick: App support If streaming from iPhone to TV is your main goal, we’d suggest the (more expensive) Apple TV 4K. This is more challenging from iPhones depending on the app you’re using (many do support Casting, but it's not built into the system). In terms of mirroring content from your phone, Android owners will find it much easier to connect to both the Chromecast with Google TV and the Fire TV Stick. Not to be outdone, Google Assistant also has full functionality for your Google Home so if you’re set up that way, you can control all of your connected products. Handily, as we note in our Amazon Fire TV stick review , Alexa has her full functionality here so if you use the Amazon ecosystem, she’ll be equally happy fast forwarding through ads as turning on and off your smart bulbs or ordering takeaway. The Chromecast with Google TV lets you ask Google Assistant for funny films or certain apps while Alexa is ready and waiting to help on the Amazon Fire TV Stick. Lighting is convincing, the colour palette is extensive and there’s decent three-dimensionality to images too.” You’d have to go up to the slightly more expensive Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K for Ultra HD visuals from Amazon's products.Ī big sell for both here is the fact that they work with their respective digital assistants. Dolby Vision-assisted images are crisp and detailed, with plenty of dark-tone information available and contrasts handled well. As we say in our Chromecast with Google TV review: “Given the best 4K HDR stuff to work with, the Chromecast with Google TV turns in an authentically impressive performance. If you have a 4K TV and want to make the most of it, the Chromecast with Google TV would be an easy choice as it deals spectacularly well with 4K imagery. As tempting as it is though, let’s not decide who wins based purely on the colours on offer.Ī potential dealbreaker here is the lack of 4K in the Amazon Fire TV Stick. What that choice of white, blue or pink – sorry, snow, sky, or sunrise – means is that at least your remote will stand out on a coffee table of predominantly black tech. ![]() While the Amazon Fire TV Stick comes in a standard black, you can pick up Google’s offering in three different colours.
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