Roku, Amazon, and Apple may dominate the streaming device market, but Google has not yet been ruled out. The company launched the first Chromecast device with the latest Google TV software, which is used
Last year, it was a viable substitute for your living room, and it has many useful features worth knowing about.
The Chromecast with Google TV is inserted in the same way as the original TV, and it can be inserted into the back of the TV. The difference is that it is a fully functional set-top box in the form of a dongle-the appearance is similar to the still existing Android TV, but more emphasis is placed on personalized content products. There is even a watch list, which you can use the TV to organize
Cell phone.
Whether you are using a new Chromecast or waiting for new software, there are many ways to customize your experience with Google TV.
When setting up, Google TV will ask you to choose a streaming service. This not only allows you to quickly access applications from the homepage, but also receives suggestions based on your activities in these applications. According to Google
, There are about 30 streaming media platforms that can perform this integration. Google TV itself is compatible with more than 6,500 applications in the Play Store.
If you subscribe to live streaming services such as YouTube TV or Sling TV, Google TV will immediately integrate the application into the "Live" tab of the homepage. You don’t need to browse the app to see what’s playing. From there, you can choose your content from the timetable, and anyone will feel familiar with the "Guide" buttons that are famous for cable and satellite TV.
If you need to add a new subscription or have changed over time, please go to Google TV settings and visit
. Select the email address of your account and you will see all existing services (if you need to change them). If any streaming services are missing, you must download the corresponding applications through the Google TV interface or the Play Store in your browser and associate them with your account.
If you prefer a certain application (perhaps you prefer to peruse the locally stored Plex library), you can change the order in which the applications appear on the main page. Long press any app on the Chromecast remote and select
. You can use the directional keyboard to randomly play the app at the desired location, and then press the select button to place it.
Chromecast with Google TV comes with a remote control that supports Bluetooth and infrared functions, so you can use the same controller to control TV and streaming media devices. During the setup process, Google will guide you to set the power button to turn the TV on and off. Then you can enter the Google TV settings
under
Program volume, mute and input buttons.
Google also allows you to set up a remote control to control other devices in the audio and video system in the following ways:
, Although you need to delve into the user manual file related to the package to set it up.
If you feel rascal, or want to get more functions through the Chromecast remote, please download the following application:
Buy from the Play Store. It allows you to program each button, including what happens when a button is double-clicked or long-pressed.
Using Google TV with other accounts adds an extra step, which can sometimes be tedious when you just want to lie on the couch, b
Trade-off is a recommendation algorithm that knows what you like to watch.
To set up a new account, use the remote control to navigate to
Icon and select
. The person accessing the user profile will need to log in and follow the necessary steps to complete the setup. After confirmation, you can switch between user accounts by selecting your profile photo on the Google TV homepage in the upper right corner.
Comes with Google TV
Google Assistant is built in, just like on compatible smart speakers and smart displays. Especially with Google TV’s Chromecast, you can press and hold the "Assistant" button to start TV shows, play movies, and even play some music through apps like Spotify or YouTube Music. If the room is too noisy, or you are using another controller, please navigate to the "Assistant" icon at the top of the homepage to manually enter the query.
If you have other smart home devices (such as light bulbs and sockets), you can also control them through the "assistant", provided they pass
application. Or, when playing music and podcasts, create a home group with other Assistant-compatible speakers to produce surround sound effects.
A major feature of the new Google TV is the watch list, which is linked to your Google account. The concept existed in the Google Play Movies & TV app originally used for Android, but has since expanded to be used on Google's platform and streaming services.
If you are in the Google search or Google TV app and watched a TV show or movie you want to watch, please add it to your
This way Google can track it for you. Then, when you are looking for something to watch, navigate to the list to see where the saved titles can be rented, purchased, or streamed. When you need to cite it, you can find the "watch list" in the last tab on the Google TV homepage. You can also access the watch list by typing "my watch list" in a Google search on Android or the web.
Google TV provides a so-called "application only" mode. It removes the personalized recommendation carousel at the top of the home screen, including specific types of recommendations to follow when scrolling through the interface. It will not delete the highlighted line or any content specifically pushed by Google, b
It does reduce confusion.
To enable this mode, go to your account settings and click
. Once enabled, Google TV will notify you at the bottom of the homepage.
When you are not watching TV, your TV can show off your latest photos or interesting public works of art.
. Or, you can use statistics (including the latest weather forecast and time) to search wildly on the screen.
From
Set the menu in the panel, or through
Apply to
with
. Click the name of your Google TV device, click the settings icon, and select the environment mode.
You can also choose which Google Photos or art galleries to display from there. If you want to show off your latest photos, please go to
Apps in mobile or desktop browsers. Then, select the face of the person you want to display in the slide show. The real-time photo album uses facial recognition to get the photos on the reel. When you’re ready to preview the new mode (appears when Google TV is in sleep mode), long press
Button to manually turn it on.
If you want to use another remote for Google TV, including a game pad like an Xbox One controller, you can pair it via Bluetooth via Bluetooth
menu. You can use this option when calibrating the position of the remote control.
. Select option to
And follow the prompts.
Android TV always has expandable storage space, and many set-top boxes running the software have USB ports. Google TV continues this tradition. First of all
To try Chromecast with Google TV, they can connect a USB-C hub to the device to add a USB-connected flash drive or Ethernet port for an always-connected internet. When all of this is put on the Chromecast, it looks silly, but it works. If you want to add storage space to Google TV, you can do the same, just make sure you use USB-C pass-through as the power cord.
Suppose you live in a family with children or roommates who like to use credit cards for digital shopping-yes
You can
Panel to prevent this from happening, this will open the PIN or password requirement. You can manage specific payment methods through your Google account on the web.
Also, if you live with someone who likes to mess around on public TV settings, you can set a specific "settings lock" so that before changing the settings, you need to use the same PIN or password used for payment authentication settings Password control panel.
Whether you are using Google TV for the first time, or you are a veteran in the Android world, remember that you can also have some fun from this software. Use your favorite VPN in the Play Store to send connections through your home country and access local news and shows.
You can also try
Reputable Android apps, such as
If you want to try to run features that are not available in the Play Store. In the "Settings" panel, "
, Select
Turn on the ability to install apps from sources other than the Play Store. When you are ready to act, try the wireless sideloading method through the file explorer application, for example
Move files between Google Drive and local storage on Chromecast with Google TV.
Please note that in extreme cases, downloading apps from unknown sources may harm your Google TV experience and may cause device malfunction. And in rare cases, because Google TV relies on the controller, some applications will not run.
