Bentonville, Arkansas—April 16, 2026, 12:36 CDT.
Walmart’s new Onn 4K Pro Google TV box has started showing up both in physical stores and popping up in location-specific online inventories before any official announcement. The updated model brings Gemini integration and Matter-over-Thread compatibility, but the price jumps to $59.88. Retailer listings and photos from early buyers highlight one trade-off: the rear USB-A port is downgraded to USB 2.0, instead of the USB 3.0 found on the current version.
The leak is significant; Walmart’s making a stronger push into a section of streaming that Google, ever since swapping out Chromecast for the higher-priced Google TV Streamer, has mostly exited. In a 2024 interview, Google TV’s Shalini Govil-Pai—vice president and general manager—acknowledged users were telling Google about the abundance of “inexpensive devices from a lot of players now.” That’s basically the Walmart formula. The Verge
Walmart’s device lands with a bundle of features that echo Google’s playbook — Gemini integration, remote locator, and smart-home controls — but at a cheaper tag. Over at Google’s U.S. store, the Google TV Streamer was priced at $79.99 this day, down from the typical $99.99. Google’s support docs still list the specs: 4GB RAM, 32GB storage, Wi‑Fi 5, gigabit ethernet, plus Matter and a Thread border router.
According to 9to5Google, The Verge, and Android Authority, the new Onn Pro sticks with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage but tacks on Wi‑Fi 6, 100Mbps ethernet, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and USB‑C for power. Matter-over-Thread support turns the device into a hub for any compatible smart-home gear. Rear mute switch and always-on microphones? Those make it double as a hands-free Gemini speaker, too.
Google’s been signaling this bigger pivot for a while. Back in January, Govil-Pai mentioned that Gemini was making Google TV “even more helpful” and would expand to new brands and platforms over the next few months. That lines up with Walmart’s house-brand devices now offering Google’s latest TV push. Blog
Walmart’s 2026 lineup looks set to dip even further on price. The latest Onn 4K stick turned up ahead of schedule—packed with 2GB RAM, 8GB storage, Android TV 14, Dolby Atmos sound support but skipping Dolby Vision. One customer found it on sale for just $19.88.
Budget streamers have always struggled with performance, but according to AFTVNews, new benchmark numbers give the Pro a “much-needed power-up,” while the stick “holds its own.” The dataset is still pretty limited, though. Early indications suggest Walmart is going after a common gripe with lower-priced TV devices: sluggishness that sets in too quickly. Google News
The line between fresh hardware and software catching up isn’t entirely clear. On its current page for the 2024 Onn 4K Pro, Walmart still lists a USB 3.0 port, and Gemini is labeled as “coming soon.” That suggests at least part of the AI upgrade could land on previous models, even though the 2026 box appears set to add new ports and beefed-up home networking. Walmart
Buyers face a clear risk here. Walmart hasn’t issued any official lineup announcement, availability depends on the individual store, and there’s that slower USB 2.0 port alongside 100Mbps ethernet—which could frustrate folks dealing with large local files, wired streaming, or media playback, instead of just simple app streaming.
Walmart’s strategy is sharpening: there’s a $20 stick on the low end, a $59.88 Onn Pro box up top, and Google TV devices running on the familiar Gemini-and-smart-home playbook that’s boosted Google’s own pricier hardware. For buyers hunting a Chromecast replacement but unwilling to pony up for a full-fledged Google TV Streamer, the options are closing in on that sweet spot.
