11/21/2023 0 Comments Google chromecast 4k specsShould you buy it? Rating 9/10 Walmart onn 4K Android TVĭefinitely. Google hasn't historically shown enough interest in Android TV over the years, but now that there's a relevant first-party device - we're going to pretend the Nexus Player didn't happen, just like Google does - it's a little easier to imagine something akin to the "Pixel experience" on our TVs. Of course, the draw of a Chromecast with Google TV isn't just about timely OS updates, it also has the potential for new and exclusive features. There is an update at the end of the setup procedure that brings the security patch up to April 2021, which may suggest Walmart and Askey aren't going to abandon it right away. It remains to be seen if we’ll see OS updates for the onn 4K in the future, but that may come down to how successful it is and whether Walmart is willing to pay the ODM (original device manufacturer) for new releases. The release of the onn 4K sparked a simple question: Is it worth an extra $20 to get the Chromecast with Google TV, or can we save a few bucks to get something just as good? In my opinion, the answer to that comes down to the future of firmware updates and exclusive features, but neither option comes with much certainty. I did have some strange issues with the power button causing my TV to turn off and immediately back on, but I'm not sure if I should blame my TV, other connected devices, or the onn 4K. Fortunately, the HDMI-CEC implementation works pretty well. It's simple details like these that make me want to reach for my TV remote. This will never bother anybody that only uses a remote to briefly start a show or movie, but it's going to be uncomfortable for activities like searching YouTube or watching lots of short clips and music videos. After about 30 minutes of continuous use, I noticed my hand was actually hurting a bit from straining to keep a grip. Additionally, it's not very wide and I had to grip the remote tighter than usual to prevent it from shifting in my hand when I pressed buttons. I was also disappointed by the rounded back that allows it to roll on flat surfaces, making it necessary to hold it in place on a table while pressing buttons. I assume white was chosen because it's easier to spot in the dark, but any number of bright colors would have been just as visible while maintaining the illusion that we're a clean species. While I'm tempted to nitpick everything, two things stand out above the rest.įirst, the textured white plastic is doomed to discolor and take on a dingy appearance from the oils on our hands. There's nothing overtly wrong with the remote, and most people won't have any complaints, but there are several issues a pedantic person like myself would like to fix. The setup process offers to configure the remote's IR codes for your TV. There are also a few buttons to directly control a TV's power, input, and change the channel up or down. Sadly, these buttons can't be remapped using popular tools like Button Mapper, but I think it might be possible to work around this for a couple buttons by sideloading custom apps with matching pnames. The remote control sports most of the buttons you would expect to use with Android TV, plus four service buttons for direct access to YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max. I think the best solution is to stick it to the back of a TV using velcro strips. I suspect this may be intentional, based on the lack of rubber feet and because the box is so lightweight that cables will easily pull it from most surfaces. Quite a few people have complained that the onn 4K doesn't look good on top of their other AV equipment because it has cables running out opposing sides.
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