Megan Ellis / Android Authority Google TV is the go-to platform for many streaming boxes and smart TVs, and it’s easy to see why. The platform has been around for ages, it supports literally millions of apps, and it has reasonably low system requirements. There are loads of features worth knowing if you want to … Read More “6 Google TV tips and tricks I can’t live without (2026 guide)” »
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Morphe users are now creating patches designed to remove ads from streaming apps like Paramount Plus and Disney Plus on Android TV. A Reddit user says they used Claude to create Android TV patches for Paramount Plus that remove ads from the streaming experience. Disney Plus patches are also … Read More “Morphe users are now patching streaming apps beyond YouTube to skip ads on Android TV” »
TL;DR Homey has launched dedicated Android TV and LG webOS apps. The new TV apps are built for remote navigation, with QR code login and a cleaner experience. The new browser-based Homey.tv platform also works in vehicle browsers, including Teslas. Your smart TV remote is getting a new job. Smart home platform Homey has officially … Read More “Homey finally lets you control your smart home from the TV” »
Andy Walker / Android Authority It’s always exciting when a product receives a new software update, but I can’t help but shudder nowadays when Google TV rolls one out. With its latest revision, Google seems intent on making you love YouTube Shorts, placing the short-form video content made for vertical devices on the default Google … Read More “There’s never been a better time to grab a new Google TV launcher” »
Megan Ellis / Android Authority It’s common to come across complaints about the performance of Google TV devices, with some people justifiably arguing that Google TV feels broken. But despite the sometimes sluggish performance and weird quirks, I’ve always preferred using a Google TV box to my smart TV’s built-in operating system. However, lately I’ve … Read More “How to fix Google TV crashing and lagging with one setting” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority At this point, I’ve tried and tested almost every major streaming platform. I’ve used Google TV on Xiaomi’s TV Box S, I own an Apple TV 4K (which I mostly keep in my mom and dad’s room), and I’ve spent time with Roku and Samsung’s Tizen-based One UI for smart TVs. That … Read More “I’m sick of Google TV. It’s time for a Windows streaming stick” »
TL;DR The company behind notable Google TV brand Thomson has filed for bankruptcy. The firm released products in Europe like a rebadged Onn TV box, a Chromecast with Google TV rival, and more. We’re guessing the firm’s Google TV Streamer rival won’t see a commercial launch. There are plenty of Google TV box brands out … Read More “It’s the end of the road for this standout Google TV box brand” »
