It appears that Walmart is working on a new streaming device that will feature Google TV OS. After releasing the all-new onn. Android TV Box with Google TV earlier this year, a cheaper device appears to also be in the works.
In an FCC filing submitted on July 1, 2023, there are documents supporting this theory with device specifications and more.
The equipment under test (EUT) is an onn. Full HD Streaming Device Google TV with Bluetooth 5.0 (dual-mode) function operating in 2402-2480MHz, 2.4G WIFI function operating in 2412-2462MHz and 5G WIFI function operating in 5150MHz~5250 MHz, 5250MHz~5350MHz, 5470MHz-5725MHZ, 5725MHz~5850MHz. The EUT is powered by DC 5V from an adapter.
Hints from the FCC filing lead us to believe that, unlike the onn. Google TV Box, this device will instead be in the form of a streaming stick similar to the Amazon Firestick. Walmart previously released an Android TV Stick from onn. back in 2021 that cost around $25.
Unfortunately, this device fell short of anticipation as there were numerous issues including the WiFi Chip and more. Onn Android TV Stick Review
Walmart stopped selling the onn. Android TV Stick in late 2021 and didn’t release a device until 2023 with the onn. Google TV Box. This device currently costs less than $20 and provides 4K streaming capabilities and built-in Google TV Operating System.
In all likelihood, the Google TV Stick from onn. will likely cost less than the box as it will only support streaming up to 1080p. This means we can expect the new device to be priced in the $15 range which would make it one of the cheapest media devices available today.
The onn. Google TV Box received high praise for its sideloading capabilities, expandable internal storage, and 4K streaming. We hope that these features continue in the new onn. Google TV Stick to go along with the Google TV Operating System.
There is no set release date for this device, however, the paperwork for the FCC lists the “short-term confidentiality release date” as December 29, 2023. Pictures listed in the filing are shown below.
This was first reported by ZatzNotFunny.
We will keep you updated as more information emerges about the all-new onn. Google TV Stick. In the meantime, we want to know what you think.
Are you excited about a cheaper onn. Google TV Stick? Do you plan on purchasing one when these are made available?
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