Google TV Streamer 4K - Success

[Chris B]

I just bought the new Google TV Streamer 4K to replace my NVIDIA Shield TV Pro. I've been using Flirc with my Shield with no problems, and had assumed it'd be a simple swap to the Google box.

It wasn't quite as simple as I thought. The problem is that the Google box only has 1 USB-C port on the back, for power. There's nowhere to plug in an additional USB device. I hoped that I could solve the issue with a USB splitter, so I hit Amazon and found an adapter cable that looked promising:

"USB C to USB Adapter with Type C Charging, 2 in 1 Type C 3.0 OTG Splitter with 60W PD Fast Charge Compatible with iPhone 15 Pro Max, Galaxy S23 S22 S21,Switch,LG V40 V30 G8, Pixel4 XL,Google TV 2020"
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098SVSDYW

I can confirm this works! Once I got everything hooked up, my remote (already set up for Shield) "just works" with the Google box, as expected.

BTW, so far I find the Google TV Streamer 4K to be a nice upgrade from the Shield. The interface seems a little smoother, it runs a newer version of Android, and it also doubles as a Matter-enabled smart home hub.

[aesalazar]

Thanks for this. I was thinking about getting the new steamer myself. 
 

how much power does the power adapter that comes with the device actually put out?  I actuality run a multi USB power brick so I can power several usb-powered devices from a single source and want to know if it outputs enough. 

[Pbryanw]

@Chris B I just wanted to say thanks, as your original post is still relevant today. I recently bought a Google TV Streamer (4K), and was able to get it working with my Skip 1s remote by using a similar USB Splitter here in the UK. This is the adapter I bought: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08Y6VQN99

After adding the "Flirc - NVIDIA Shield Gen 2 (Set Top Box,PC)" in the Skip App, and syncing the remote, I was then able to program the remote buttons through the Flirc App. The Power, Home, Directional Buttons, and Back all work correctly, and this means I can now retire my Sofabaton remote, and go back to using the Skip 1s.

Edited May 5 by Pbryanw