This process can either be done by manually entering all the information – or, if you have an Android device handy, through the Google app on your phone in a matter of seconds. The latter can be summoned by holding down a button on the remote, and it’s definitely one of the major advantages Android TV has over Roku.īefore you’ll see the main interface, however, you’ll have to go through a short setup process that will require you to create a TiVo account if you don’t already have one and enter your Wi-Fi information. Chief among them is the organized interface, Chromecast support and Google Assistant. Having a customized version of Android TV gives the TiVo Stream 4K a number of advantages. That’s not a huge boon, but it is a nice feature for those of us who already have too many remotes around. The feel of the remote in the hand is great and, because the whole system is HDMI-CEC-enabled, you can use the TiVo Stream 4K remote to control your TV as well (as long as it too supports HDMI-CEC).
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It’s a premium, functional Bluetooth remote with a built-in microphone for voice commands as well as shortcuts for Sling TV and Netflix. The real crowning jewel of the TiVo Stream, in our opinion, is the included remote that feels like a miniaturized version of the full-size TiVo remote that comes with the DVRs.
The specs, while serviceable, aren’t exactly cutting-edge but are about what you’d expect for the price.
The TiVo Stream 4K can use up to 802.11ac Wi-Fi 2.4GHz and 5GHz, but that will be bottlenecked by the processor itself, as we found out. Inside the unit, you’ll find a Amlogic S905y2 SOC, 2GB of DDR4 memory and 8GB of storage. Instead of the power adapter, you could instead use a USB port on your TV to power the Stream 4K, but not every TV’s USB port will output enough power so you shouldn’t depend on that being the case. In terms of power, TiVo packs a small power adapter into each box that connects to the Stream 4K via a USB-to-microUSB cable. It only takes up a single HDMI port in theory, but in practice its large size could make it hard to fit into tighter spaces and cramped cabinets. While Google has gone for a smooth, rounded exterior for the Chromecast, the TiVo Stream 4K is big and blocky. What separates Google’s streaming puck and the TiVo Stream 4K is the shape and aesthetic. If you’ve ever seen a Chromecast, the TiVo Stream 4K’s form factor will look familiar – it’s a streaming dongle that hangs off the back of the TV and connects directly to an HDMI port.
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