Google TV relies on freedom - the Apple TV remains peaceful
The concepts of Smart-TV competitors differs substantially: While the Apple TV uses an easy-to-use Interface, want Google TV to hit the bridge between television and the Internet.
- Apple TV is focused on Entertainment. Via iTunes you can rent movies from your library to play. In addition, more channels are integrated into the Interface: in addition to YouTube or Vimeo, you can expect sports, news and movie portals. Currently, the offer includes 30 external Channels - and the trend is rising.
- Also, Google is pursuing the Video-on-Demand-concept and currently offers over 100,000 films to rent. In addition to Videos and music the Internet giant has also developed Apps for the TV: with Google Play you can find extra for the Smart TV redesigned applications. A special Feature is the built - in web browser is Google Chrome, you surf on your TV and have access to the entire Web.
- The big advantage of the Apple TV shows the compatibility. While you can connect Android devices via WiFi Direct with the Google TV, the iOS competitor Airplay: as Long as your devices network located in the same Wi-Fi, photos, Videos, music, or Games in real time with iPhone and iPad sync. In both Smart-TV providers, it is possible, however, to your Smartphone or Tablet as a remote control to use Google Play offers the App "Google TV Remote", while the application in iTunes the simple name "Remote" is wearing.
- Google advertises in addition, with the learning ability of its Smart TVs: Similar to the concept of Google Now detects the Set-Top Box, your television habits and gives you personalized recommendations.
Apple TV vs. Google TV the cost
- The Set-Top Box from Apple to get you in the trade already for around 100 euros. Office HDMI cable comes Apple's Smart TV package for about 107 Euro to your home.
- Google TV, the Sony NSZ-GS7 Internet Player use. These are available for about 190 euros in the trade. Also in this Set-Top-Box you must additionally use a HDMI cable provide what you to total of about 197 Euro brings.
Chromecast - Google's new effort
In addition to the Set-Top Box, Google brings its Smart TV offering is also different in the living room With the Streaming Stick "Chromecast" and you can watch content from the Internet, so to speak, on the TV. The new sync service is not only with Android but also iOS devices will be compatible and controllable. Basically, the Stick combines the core functionality of Google TV and costs just 39 euros.
Not only in the case of Google TV and Apple TV there are many blockbusters to see in Video-on-Demand has long been on the rise in Germany. The three main Streaming services we provide in this practice tip before.
