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Google TV Gets Profiles for Multiple Users

Kellen October 11, 2021 7

Google TV, the Android TV alternative that powers the cute little Chromecast with Google TV unit, is getting the feature you've been asking for. Google announced today that Google TV profiles are here, giving you and your entire household the personalized...

You Can Now Add Philo to Google TV’s Live Tab

Tim October 5, 2021 2

Following the news from earlier this year that Sling TV customers could integrate their live channel lineup into Google TV's Live tab, Philo customers can now also get in on this same action. This move allows you to have Philo's live channels displayed...

Google TV App Gets Refreshed Look, More Recommendations

Kellen July 27, 2021 4

The Google TV app on your Android phone is getting an update this week that brings at least three new features or improvements to the experience. Google is improving the overall look, adding even more recommendations, and letting you choose more sources of...

Google TV’s “Watch With Me” Series Helps You Find New Stuff

Kellen July 1, 2021 2

Google TV is big on giving you recommendations for a new show or movie to watch. In fact, that's almost the entire idea behind the platform and its slick UI, so it makes sense that Google would continue to evolve it in ways that provide you with even more...

Google TV Live Tab Now Supports Sling TV

Tim June 7, 2021 4

Since launch, Chromecast with Google TV has had a dedicated Live tab that is integrated with YouTube TV, allowing subscribers to scroll through a channel guide and quickly dive into shows and movies. Until now, that Live tab only worked with YouTube TV, but...

Android TV Remote Control Getting Baked Into Your Phone

Tim May 18, 2021 10

Google announced a bit of fantastic news for Android TV OS and Google TV users at Google I/O this week: a built-in remote control for Android TV on your Android device. Score! With this move, Google is trying to solve a real issue. That issue? Typing passwords...

Google TV Gets Kids Profiles, Special Kiddy Themes and Controls

Tim March 8, 2021 6

Google made kids profiles official for Google TV this week, first noted to be "coming soon" in early February. Now they're official and kids across the country are going to be jumping for joy when they see what's inside. Think of the new kids profiles as...

Google TV App May Soon Offer Remote Control Function

Tim March 2, 2021 10

Thanks to digging done inside of the latest Google TV app for Android, it appears work is being done to bring remote control functionality, allowing folks to finally leave that old Android TV Remote Control app in the past. Thank goodness. Discovered by the...