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The Google Nexus Player Android TV streaming box offers good conversational voice search from the included physical remote. If you use your smartphone or tablet to Cast compatible apps
It provides access to most important services. It delivers Android ga
Icon
Heavy
Intuitive interface
Google Cast screen
Sharing
Remote with built
In mic
Gaming controller
Slick interface
Speedy operation
It's also a Chromecast
Easy to connect
Fluid and easy-to-use interface
A natural choice for Google Play users
Supports Google Cast
Competitive hardware under the hood
802.11ac Wi-Fi capable
Smooth gameplay
Zippy navigation
Cast capable
YouTube on TV done right
Clean and responsive interface
Useful voice search
The editors didn't like
At launch
Native app selection is abysmal compared with that of Roku
Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. The interface seems designed to push users toward Google's media services
And voice search doesn't yet include major third-party apps like Netflix or Hulu
No ethernet port
Only 16 entertainment channels
No Amazon Prime or HBO Go
Weak game choice
Massive lack of apps
Too little storage if you're going to use it for games
Doesn't do enough that the Chromecast doesn't already do
Abstract: By 2014 the landscape has changed completely, with the introduction of SmartTVs, internet-connected consoles like the Xbox and PlayStation, and VOD services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. No longer are you forced to pay Sky a premium rate subscription fo...
Abstract: By 2014 the landscape has changed completely, with the introduction of SmartTVs, internet-connected consoles like the Xbox and PlayStation, and VOD services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. No longer are you forced to pay Sky a premium rate subscription fo...
Abstract: By 2014 the landscape has changed completely, with the introduction of SmartTVs, internet-connected consoles like the Xbox and PlayStation, and VOD services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. No longer are you forced to pay Sky a premium rate subscription fo...
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Published: 2014-11-03, Author: David , review by: CNET.co.uk
The Google Nexus Player Android TV streaming box offers good conversational voice search from the included physical remote. If you use your smartphone or tablet to Cast compatible apps, it provides access to most important services. It delivers Android ga
At launch, native app selection is abysmal compared with that of Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. The interface seems designed to push users toward Google's media services, and voice search doesn't yet include major third-party apps like Netflix or Hulu
Until it receives a major infusion of native apps and developer support, and better integrates non-Google services, the Nexus Player with Android TV offers no compelling upgrade over other streaming devices....
Competitive hardware under the hood, 802.11ac Wi-Fi capable, Smooth gameplay, Zippy navigation, Cast capable
Limited app selection at launch, Limited connection options (no Ethernet!), No universal search (Google Play results only)
When the Amazon Fire TV first came out, we thought app support was a little light, but held out hope that the situation would change. It did, and it did so quickly. These days, we enjoy our Amazon Fire TV box quite a bit, and our kids enjoy it even more ...
Abstract: Earlier this month, alongside the Nexus 9 , Nexus 6 and Android Lollipop , Google unveiled its new Nexus Player – the first Android TV streaming set-top box. Immediately, this new device was pegged as an Apple TV rival, so here we've put the two head-to-h...
Easy to set up and use, Easy to use the remote, Apps loaded the quickest out of all the products we tested, Has voice search, Low power usage
Has fewer apps, compared to Roku and Amazon products, Voice search only works with Google apps, YouTube, and Hulu Plus
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Published: 2015-05-22, Author: Dave , review by: makeuseof.com
Abstract: There are no shortage of set-top Android media boxes on the market, though most offer a substandard interface that was never designed to work through a TV. Ouya tried (and arguably failed) to create an Android-based game console; Amazon has seen success w...
For those living with an iOS device it may offer you a better way to consume your Google provided content. If you're deep in the Google verse using an Android handset, unless you like being an early adopter, it's worth waiting for future updates, more app...
Published: 2015-03-26, Author: Terry , review by: wegotserved.com
The Asus Nexus Player is an amazing little box for anyone who wants to get more from their TV. The integration with the Google ecosystem is slick, and offers easy access to a host of apps and services. The hardware is powerful and well-built, but y...
