The cards animate into the TV screen to reveal a Google TV home screen. In the “For you” tab are recommendations including sports, movies, and TV shows.
Google TV, smart TVs, and streaming devices bring together everything you stream on one screen.
Why choose Google TV
No more jumping between apps
Everything in one place.
Your favorite streaming apps in one, easy-to-browse experience. From Disney+ Hotstar to YouTube it’s easier than ever to discover what to watch.
Live TV on your home screen.
See what’s playing now and never miss a season finale or the big game with live TV integrated into your recommendations.
Your apps
Easy access to more than 10,000 apps.
Curated recommendations
Personalised entertainment for everyone in your home.
Select a profile to see how it works
With personal profiles, discover new favorites with recommendations just for you.
Save shows and movies to your personal watchlist.
Create a space for kids that's all their own, with watch limits, bedtimes and more.
Just ask Google Assistant
“Show me dramas”
Find what you want fast, just ask Google Assistant.
Use your voice remote to search across all apps including live TV and YouTube. Find exactly what you’re looking for.
Build your watchlist Add movies and shows from your TV, mobile app or Google Search by clicking the watchlist icon. Ready to watch when you are.Instantly update your list from anywhere.
Watchlist
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More than TV
Your smart home on one screen.
Beautiful in the background.
Idle Google TVs can become beautiful image galleries, using photos and artwork from Getty Images, Google Earth, or your Google Photos.
Stream from other devices.
Easily cast movies, shows, photos, and more from your phone or tablet right to your TV.
Watch your world.
View your front door, change the temp, and control your compatible smart home devices—right on your TV.¹
Control your TV with your phone.
Use your phone’s keyboard or the Google TV app for Android or iOS to navigate through content, type movie names, and more.
Join video calls from your TV.
Connect a camera to your TV to make and join one-to-one and group calls using Google Meet.¹
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Google TV is the new, personalised experience that comes built-in to smart TVs and streaming devices from top brands. Google TV is powered by an underlying operating system called Android TV OS. Some smart TVs and streaming devices are powered by Android TV OS but do not have the Google TV interface. These devices are referred to as Android TV devices.
Google TV is the smart TV experience that's built right into select TV or streaming devices so there is no additional cost. The Google TV mobile app can also be downloaded at no charge from the Play Store or App Store.
Google TV can be accessed on smart TVs and streaming devices with Google TV built in, and through the Google TV mobile app for Android or iOS. The only Chromecast devices with access to the built in Google TV experience are the "Chromecast with Google TV" devices.
Google TV is working closely with its partners to develop sustainable practices in manufacturing, packaging, power consumption, and recycling that enable everyone to combat climate change and reduce waste. This includes Google’s own streaming device, Chromecast with Google TV, of which 49% of its plastic part weight is made with recycled material. In addition, the Chromecast with Google TV's packaging uses 92% paper and fiber-based materials with a goal to be fully paper-based and plastic-free by 2025.
Google’s recycling program helps you recycle your old Google products and other electronics no longer in use. Find businesses near you that offer recycling drop-off services with a search, such as "electronics recycling near me", in Search or Google Maps.
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¹Compatible smart device(s) and an internet connection is required to access smart home features.
To access Google TV and its features, a Google account, internet connection and a compatible streaming device, smart TV, or smartphone is required.
Some features and devices may not be available in all countries. Subject to availability.
Some features and availability may vary by OEM and/or device manufacturer.
Some apps and/or content may not be available in all countries. Subject to availability.
Live TV recommendations available in the US only. Subscription(s) required to access certain live TV content.
To access or edit your watchlist you must be signed into your Google Account.
Chromecast with Google TV requires a TV with an HDMI port, a Wi-Fi network, a Google Account, a nearby electrical outlet, and a compatible mobile device. Minimum OS requirements are available at g.co/cast/req. To view content in 4K, a 4K-capable TV and reliable broadband internet connection are also required.
Access to the Google TV kids section requires that your child have either a Google account or profile managed with Family Link.
To see personal photos, Google Photos required.
Phone sold separately.
Casting optimised for selected services only.
Virtual remote is available through the Google TV app for Android and iOS.
Subscription(s) are required to access certain content.
