You can now get AI-generated ambient art and the Google Home Panel on Chromecast with Google TV — but you have to opt in to the Public Preview first.

One of the features we like best in the Google TV Streamer is coming to your Chromecast. The same smart home controls that feature in Google's latest TV streaming device are now available in preview form for the Chromecast with Google TV, making a good streaming device even better.

Remember that awesome new Home Panel feature that debuted on the Google TV streamer? You know, the one that basically turns your TV into mission control for your smart home? Well, this helpful new feature is now making its way to the Chromecast with Google TV,

Back in September, Google announced that the Google TV Streamer’s new Home Panel function would be rolling out to all Chromecast with Google TV devices. That rollout has taken a while, but at last, there’s proof that it’s hitting devices.

VERDICT RATING The Google TV Streamer is a leap forward on the Chromecast with improved performance and added features including being able to aggregate all your smart home devices in one place. It’s an affordable and useful addition to meet your entertainment and smart home needs.

The Home Panel that debuted on the Google TV Streamer is next coming to the Chromecast with Google TV if you join the Public Preview program.

Chromecast with Google TV will be phased out, but holding onto it for Android 14 update and Google Home hub integration is a smart move. As part of the Google Home Public Preview program, the Home hub is rolling out now to Chromecast with Google TV (HD and 4K).