Google TV Streamer 4K

The Google TV Streamer replaced the Chromecast as Google's flagship streaming box and it's a meaningful upgrade. The interface is fast, Google Assistant integration works well, and it handles everything the Samsung's built-in Tizen doesn't — particularly YouTube TV and anything in the Google ecosystem.

The remote is better than the old Chromecast voice remote, with a dedicated button for switching inputs which sounds minor but gets used constantly. I mostly use this for content the Samsung Smart TV handles less elegantly, and for casting from my phone when I want to throw something up quickly without navigating a menu.