Google stopped manufacturing the Google Chromecast in the summer of 2024 and, since then, only those available in stores are still sold until the stock is exhausted.
The company took this step to bet on a new device, the Google TV Streamer, which not only serves to broadcast content sent from the mobile, but also has the support of the Android TV OS operating system, which gives full access to Google Play Store.
If you miss the Google Chromecast, you can get its substitute or other equipment that exists in the market and also have the Android TV or Google TV support.
In addition, there are efficient, intuitive and several models have affordable prices. In this article you will learn what they are.
Alternatives to Google Chromecast
The following devices will help you broadcast content from your smartphone, consume content via streaming in an easy, fast and safe way and have the back of Google TV or Android TV:
Google TV Streamer
The Google TV Streamer is the “natural” substitute for Google Chromecast. This device will give you full access to the Android TV OS platform, and thousands of Google Play Store applications and has the ability to reproduce content in 4K at 60 fps.
With regard to its performance, you will find 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal storage and a mediatek MT8696 processor, which will help you to install all kinds of applications and run little demanding games.
Also, the Google TV Streamer is compatible with Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus, being the streaming device that offers the highest compatibility with image and sound improvement technologies. Highlight that it comes with a command that allows you to lower and raise the volume and execute voice commands with Google Assistant. Its cost is 120 euros.
Onn Android TV 4K
It is one of the best options to replace Chromecast. The Onn 4K has Android TV operating system, which means that you will have the support of Google Play Store and also has the free Google TV channel service. The equipment can transmit content in a maximum resolution of 4K and is compatible with Dolby Audio sound technology.
The Onn 4K incorporates 2 GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal storage and its processor is a Mali-G31 MP2, which, although it is a basic chipset, offers plenty of power to execute any application such as ESPN, Netflix, Hulu, PLUTO TV, among others, although, logically, you will not be able to play heavy games.
Highlight that the device incorporates a small command that will allow you to lower and raise the volume, change the channel, have direct access to YouTube and Netflix and execute simple voice commands through the Google Assistant button that is in the control. The price of onn 4K is 40 euros, although it receives constant sales that allow it to achieve it at 26 euros or less.
Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd gen)
Second -generation Xiaomi TV s TV offers the full Google TV support. This means that it works the same and has the same appearance and options as a Google Chromecast, that is, will make Google Play Store at your disposal. This TV Box can transmit to a maximum resolution of 4K, also incorporates HDR10+, Dolby Vision and includes sound technologies such as Dolby Atmos and DTS.
On the other hand, the device offers 2 GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal memory and a Quad-Core Cortex-A55 processor that will be sufficient to install any type of app and poorly demanding game without inconvenience.
In addition, the team also includes a command that will help you raise and lower the volume and run voice commands with Google Assistant. The cost of the Xiaomi TV Box S is 70 euros.
NVIDIA SHIELD TV PRO
Although it went on the market in 2019, Nvidia Shield TV Pro is one of the most powerful streaming devices today because it is also thinking for gaming. The equipment operating system is Android TV, integrates a 4K Chromecast and reaches a maximum 4K resolution.
The main advantage of the Nvidia Shield TV Pro is that it has a Nvidia Tegra X1+ processor with 256 nuclei and 3 GB of RAM. This means that, in addition to installing applications, you can also play multiple mobile titles optimally, such as Pubg Mobile, Call of Duty: Mobile, Brawlhalla, Dead Cells and more.
Additionally, to improve the game experience, the device offers a “scaling by AI” function that improves HD (720p and 1080p) to 4K in real time. It is also compatible with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, DTS-X and the Geforce Now cloud games (it is installed from the factory in the equipment).
Likewise, the device includes a command that will allow you to lower and raise the volume, control the reproduction of the content (record, pause, advance, go back …) and dictate voice commands through Google Assistant or Alexa. The amount of the Nvidia Shield TV Pro is 220 euros.
Xiaomi TV Stick 4k
We arrive at a compact device that has the shape of a pendrive, which connects directly to the HDMI port of the TV. The SO of this Xiaomi Stick is Android 11, offers the complete Google Play Store support and content reproduction can reach a 4K resolution.
As for its specifications, in this team you will find 2 GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal storage and a quad-core cortex-A35 processor designed to execute any application of streaming and little demanding video games.
The Xiaomi Stick offers compatibility with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD. It also includes a command that allows you to raise and lower the volume and dictate voice commands using Google Assistant. The price of Xiaomi TV Stick 4K is 40 euros.
Realme 4K Smart TV Sick
It is a Realme streaming team which, like the Xiaomi Stick, has a design similar to that of a pendrive and connects directly to the HDMI port of the TV. The main advantage of the device is that its operating system is Google TV and receives the full support of Google Play Store.
The Realme Stick offers a maximum resolution of 4K and incorporates 2 GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal storage and an AMLOGIC S905W2 chipset thinking to run streaming applications and basic mobile games.
Note that the Realme device is compatible with HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos, has an integrated chromect and includes a remote control that serves to lower and raise the volume, turn on and turn off the TV and issue voice commands with Google Assistant. The amount of the device is 70 euros.
