The presentation of new Google Chromecast It has been in the news a few days ago. In Androidsis we echoed the news talking about the improvement of this device in usability thanks to the incorporating a remote control. Something that does we can finally do without the phone for use and that brings it closer to devices like the Amazon Fire Stick.
Buttons direct access to YouTube or Netflix on the remote are also new features that make its use more intuitive and simple. As well as the new Android customization layer for this new device called Google TV, where you can install applications and access our content.
And the different user profiles on Chromecast?
Here's Google's big forgetfulness on its new Chromecast. It has not been taken into account by the programming team, environment design or corresponding person in charge add the possibility of selecting different types of user. A detail that limits the functionalities of use, or that at least makes them less simple.
A huge part of Netflix, Disney +, HBO, Prime Video users, or any other multimedia content platform share account and subscription costs. Thanks to the option to select different user profiles in each of these Apps we can have direct access to our own content. Keep watching that series that we like so much, or watch recommendations that the algorithm shows us depending on our tastes.
It seems like Google's new Chromecast has been designed for the enjoyment of a single user. By not being able to select who is the person who is going to use the device much of the personalization of recommendations is lost. If several members of a family, for example, use the same device and the searches carried out are taken into account, the related content will be a bit confusing. It seems that Google intends to solve this "problem", but it will not be in the short term.