Brits snap up little-known streaming device hailed 'better than Fire Stick'
Brits are snapping up a streaming device hailed 'better than the Amazon Fire Stick', and you've probably never heard of it.
Amid the recent crackdown on 'jailbroken' devices, people are turning to a lesser-known gadget, and it's said to be 'even faster' than its competitor.
"I went through Roku and Fire Stick before getting this," one five-star review reads. "The fact that it runs real Android is amazing, the buttons can be remapped with an app, and the voice recognition is much better than Alexa. Much smoother than my Fire TV Stick."
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Another customer shared, "Faster than the Fire Stick and easy to use. Plus, connecting your Android phone makes it a remote or can cast things too. Could easy swap from Sky to this."
"So much better than the Fire Stick 4K and so much cheaper than the Apple TV," a third added. "Snappy interface and great performance. Must buy."
So, what is the gadget everyone is raving about, and where can you buy the streaming device? Find out what you need to know below.
What is the Google TV Streamer?
In case you haven't heard of it, the Google TV Streamer is designed to make any TV a smart TV.
The nifty gadget will enable you to cast films, television series, photos, and music from your phone or tablet.
All of your favourites will appear on the home screen, so there's no need to jump between apps.
You can also use your voice to search for shows, play music, and even control smart home devices.
Where to buy the Google TV Streamer now and is it really better than the Fire Stick?
At the time of writing, the Google TV streamer everyone is banging on about is available on Amazon for £79 here, reduced from £99 for limited time only.
It's more expensive than the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select (which comes in at £49.99 here), but customers say it offers better integration for Android and Google users with 'smoother and faster' performance.
It comes with a lot more storage too, at a whopping 32GB in comparison to Fire TV Stick 4K Select's 8GB.
For those of you who prefer Amazon Prime or don't need the additional storage, the Fire Stick might be a better option.
Ultimately it depends on what you're after and how much money you're willing to spend, as both boast an impressive 4K resolution with HDR Dolby Vision.
If you need further convincing, let's take a look at what customers are saying.
Why are people raving about the Google TV Streamer?
The Google TV Streamer has racked up thousands of five-star reviews, bumping the device to Amazon's Choice.
Over 500 have sold this month alone and customers are impressed by its easy set-up, WiFi connectivity, speed, and value for money.
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"I wanted to turn my 2010 TV into a smart TV for Netflix and YouTube," one five-star review reads. "Could not believe how easy it was to set up, it's a money-saving gadget."
Another shared, "Seriously, this has changed my life for the better. My TV experience and the ease of switching between apps is so much easier."
"I've replaced my Fire Stick with this device," a third wrote. "First impression is that the picture quality is better, the processor is faster, and you get what you pay for - and it's paid off for me."
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Danielle Fowler