There’s also something of a wait involved.
Google has already sold out of all editions of the new Chromecast except for the Snow (white) color. Is there a catch? The only one we can think of is that the “while supplies last” portion of the offer may not last long. And even if you don’t like YouTube TV and decide to cancel after that first payment, the Chromecast is yours to keep. You’re basically getting a highly desirable streaming media player and one month of YouTube TV (which would normally cost $115, for just $65. This caveat aside, it’s still a good deal. Oh, and it’s only valid for first-time YouTube TV subscriptions, something I can verify: When I clicked through to sign up, I wasn’t offered this promotion.
Instead, once you agree to the free trial period for YouTube TV, and make your first monthly payment of $65, then you’ll get the free Chromecast. That sure sounds like you’re not only getting the Chromecast for free, but also YouTube TV for free, but the fine print makes it clear that’s not quite true. Right now, if you head over to you’ll be greeted by a pop-up window that says, “Try YouTube TV free, and get a Chromecast on us!” So it’s not surprising that Google is now using an offer of a free Chromecast with Google TV as a way to lure new subscribers to YouTube TV. Google Chromecast - Streaming Device with HDMI Cable - Stream Shows, Music, Photos, and Sports from Your Phone to Your TV 19.98. Below you’ll find shortcuts for Google Assistant and Netflix plus all the. By flipping to the Live tab inside the Google TV interface, you can quickly and seamlessly access all of YouTube TV’s content including the on-screen guide and all of the shows in your DVR. There is a newer model of this item: Chromecast with Google TV (4K)- Streaming Entertainment with Voice Search - Watch Movies, Shows, and Live TV in 4K HDR - Snow 49.14 (3,572) In Stock. Navigating the new Google TV UI is done through the circular navigation pad and Enter button at the top of the remote.
Google’s new Chromecast with Google TV is a $50 streaming media player that combines the convenience of a Chromecast device with the full feature set you’d expect from a set-top box like a Roku or a Fire TV.īut one area where it differentiates itself from the other $50 streamers made by Roku, Amazon, and TiVo is its tight integration with Google’s own YouTube TV live TV streaming service.