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It's the first Android TV player. That might not make it great
But I'm pretty glad it exists – it can only get better from here. It's about time we have the full Google Play experience on the bigger screen
There's a lot of potential here. I'm going to h
Attractive design. Intuitive interface. Google Play Store integration. Game and gamepad support.
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
Responsive performance
Some great apps and games available
Smar
User-friendly interface
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
Attractive aesthetics all around
Great gaming controller and remote
Googlecast integration is a big plus
Excellent voicesearch performance. Simple
Elegant onscreen interface and remote control. Seamless integration with YouTube may make you forget about apps. Replicates the functionality of Chromecast
So you can mirror content from your mobile device or la
Combination of media streaming services and console gaming
Gamepad's layout is similar to your traditional controller
Interface is pretty slick looking and intuitive
Voice search works pretty accurately
Pretty
Intuitive interface
Voice search can be really powerful
It's a Chromecast
Voice search is simple and intuitive
Simple card-based interface
Google Cast gives it Chromecast-like features
The editors didn't like
It's still kind of janky. There are a lot of loose ends that need to be tied up here. For example
When the primary screen refreshes
Oftentimes the suggested YouTube videos still link to what was previously in that spot. Nothing is more annoying than cli
Anemic app selection. Choppy performance. Inconsistent and limited voice search
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
Limited app selection
Can't customize navigation
Hit-or-miss casting and mirroring features
Has fewer apps
Compared to Roku and Amazon products
Voice search only works with Google apps
YouTube
And Hulu Plus
Connections drop often (wifi
Controllers
Etc)
Limited storage space
Limited games and apps
Software experience just doesn't feel fully polished just yet
Doesn't have nearly as many apps as Roku. Doesn't come with an HDMI cable. Won't appeal as much to those who don't use Android devices or Google services. While the Android TV platform is very promising
It may be best to wait for its app ecosystem to cat
100 ($140 with a gamepad) cost is rather pricey
Limited storage means you'll need to be selective in what you download
Selection of apps and games are limited for the time being
Not nearly enough apps or games yet
Best features only work with Google apps for now
Some quirky software bugs
Limited storage
Search results are limited to Google-related content sources
Published: 2014-11-04, Author: David , review by: cnet.com.au
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....
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: 2015-05-11, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Easy to connect, fluid and easy-to-use interface, a natural choice for Google Play users, supports Google Cast
Lack of app compatibility, lacks UK catch-up TV services, smartphone app feels like a missed opportunity, lack of multiple user or account support
Nexus Player is an oddity. It's a method for adding Android TV to an existing television set, but it doesn't bring a huge amount with it for UK users. It's neither a full TV offering, nor a full set of catch-up TV services. It isn't a bristling arra...
The Nexus Player is a decent media streamer, but it's not an unqualified success. It's only truly good if you're pairing it with an Android phone or tablet in order to stream a much wider selection of content. However, if you only want to do that, you may...
Slick interface, Speedy operation, It's also a Chromecast
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
Android TV is going to be big. It's not hard to imagine a future with that slick, colourful interface, especially with big TV companies such as Sony, Philips and Sharp lined up to build it directly into their TVs. But right now, it's a hollow experience....
Published: 2015-03-30, Author: Jonathan , review by: alphr.com
Given time, we're sure that the selection of Android TV apps and games will improve, especially since the platform has the backing of big TV manufacturers such as Sony, Sharp and Philips. Unless you're desperate to play Android games on your TV, howeve...
Published: 2015-03-26, Author: Dave , review by: dailystar.co.uk
Abstract: DAVE SNELLINGGoogle's Chromecast streaming stick was one of the best TV gadgets of 2014.Now the internet giant is upping the ante with the launch of another TV streaming device called the Nexus Player.Similar to Apple TV and Amazon's Fire TV, this little...
The Nexus Player is a device with plenty of potential, but is currently let down by poor app support for Android TV. While many of these limitations can be overcome by using Chromecast, the fact is that the actual Chromecast costs just £30, making it by f...
