Google TV Streamer replaces the Chromecast as Google's premiere streaming device with smart home controls, a new remote, and much more.

As part of its Google TV Streamer launch today, Google is bringing key feature from that device to Google TVs from Hisense, TCL and others.

Doubling as a smart home hub, the new streaming device comes with Google TV Freeplay and a Sports Page. You can pre-order it now and buy it tomorrow.

A new, enhanced Google TV Streamer remote is now available separately for $20. It features a larger design, improved usability, and a customizable star button for quick access to favorite apps. The remote is compatible with both the 4K and HD Chromecasts with Google TV.

If you’re already comfortable with Google's Chromecast, the switch to the TV Streamer will be a smooth experience as the GoogleTV interface remains the same between the two devices. It’s also going to feel a lot snappier and responsive.

Rumors of a Google TV Streamer Pro with a 2GHz CPU are circulating first spotted as part of a Geekbench spec listing. References of the Pro model have now found their way to the Google TV Streamer's listing description on a French retailer's website.

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