Does it replace a Chromecast?

Yes, it is Google's current streaming device and retains casting from a phone or laptop.

Can it control smart home devices?

It includes smart-home controls for compatible devices via Google Home.

Google TV Streamer or Fire TV Stick?

It comes down to ecosystem — Google Assistant and Google Home versus Alexa and Amazon's app layout.

Google TV Streamer – 4K Streaming Box with Google Assistant and Smart Home Controls

Name: Google TV Streamer – 4K Streaming Box with Google Assistant and Smart Home Controls
Brand: Google

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The Google TV Streamer is Google's set-top streaming device and the successor to the Chromecast line. It runs the Google TV interface, which pulls recommendations across services into one row, and it keeps casting from a phone as a first-class feature.

Its differentiator against Amazon's Fire TV sticks is the Google ecosystem: Assistant instead of Alexa, and smart-home controls for Google-compatible devices surfaced on the television itself. Choose it if your phone, speakers and smart devices are already Google-oriented.

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Google TV Streamer — frequently asked questions

Does it replace a Chromecast?: Yes, it is Google's current streaming device and retains casting from a phone or laptop.
Can it control smart home devices?: It includes smart-home controls for compatible devices via Google Home.
Google TV Streamer or Fire TV Stick?: It comes down to ecosystem — Google Assistant and Google Home versus Alexa and Amazon's app layout.