Google TV is one of the most-liked operating systems on the market, but setting up your device can be a little technical!

Go online and visit the manufacturer's official website to look for the "Support" or "Downloads" section. Use the search function on the website and enter your TV's model number. This should bring up ...

Smart TVs have moved far beyond simple screens for watching cable or streaming content. In 2025, the operating system (OS) powering a smart TV plays a crucial role in determining how easily users can ...

Google announced on Monday that it’s starting to roll out Gemini to the Google TV Streamer, replacing Google Assistant. The tech giant says the change will enable users to use their voice more ...

When companies change the names of products as part of an upgrade or rebrand, it can be confusing for the consumer. A perfect example is Google TV versus Android TV. While Google TV is essentially the ...

Google TV is one of the most popular smart TV platforms, available in the form of the Google TV streamer and in dozens of TVs from brands like Hisense, Sony, and TCL. It has a lot to like, such as its ...

Losing money and internal support, Google TV is feeling the heat. Losing money and internal support, Google TV is feeling the heat. is a tech reporter and author of the Lowpass newsletter. Last year, ...

Google TV and Android TV are finally getting a user-friendly sleep timer. This new feature, likely part of a Material 3 Expressive refresh, will be easier to access than before. It includes smart ...

While Android TV OS updates usually don’t bring much to the Google TV experience, this latest update does deliver a splash of Material 3 Expressive design elements, mostly in the Settings menu. Live ...

The late, great $30 Chromecast is no more. After hanging on as an option at Google's online store for months after the introduction of the pricier Google TV streaming box, it's gone to the great ...

Here are the 5 best video players for Google TV: VLC, Just Player, Kodi, Nova Video Player, and MX Player. They offer better codec support, smoother playback, and cleaner interfaces than default ...

Older Google TV and Chromecast devices are finally getting the Home Panel feature, allowing you to control your smart home devices from your TV. The feature was initially launched with the Google TV ...