Android TV
Android TV is Google’s TV-optimized platform and powers a wide variety of devices, including smart TVs, streaming players, projectors and soundbars from brands like AirTV, DirecTV, Hisense, Nvidia, Sharp, Sony, TCL, and Xiaomi. Android TV apps are available to download directly from the Google Play Store.
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Android TV Devices Are Safe From Google Assistant’s September Shutdown
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You may have heard that Google Assistant is shutting down in early September. While technically correct, the shutdown of the assistant doesn’t…
ClearVPN App Now Available on Android TV and Apple TV
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The ClearVPN app is now available to download on Android TV and Apple TV devices. The expansion of support for MacPaw’s VPN…
Spectrum TV App Now Available On Google TV and Android TV Devices
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The Spectrum TV app is now available on Google TV and Android TV devices. The availability of the app makes it possible…
Fubo Drops Support For Older Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, And Android Mobile Devices
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Fubo subscribers currently using older Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and/or Android mobile devices may find their devices are no longer supported…
YouTube And YouTube TV Have Stopped Working On Nvidia Shield And YouTube Is Investigating Why
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While Nvidia Shield devices are one of the best supported devices around, they appear to have now lost support for the YouTube…
TiVo Stream 4K Streaming Player Slashed to $25 in Limited-Time Deal
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The TiVo Stream 4K streaming player runs on Android TV. While normally priced at $39.99, consumers can currently pick one up for…
Nvidia Releasing Shield TV Software Upgrade 9.2+ Hotfix With Fixes For Dolby Vision, Plex And More
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Nvidia has confirmed a Shield TV Software Upgrade 9.2+ hotfix will be released in the next week. Following the rollout of the…
The Sonos Streaming Player Is No More After Company Cancels Project
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Those hoping Sonos would release a streaming player are in for bad news. The company has now shelved the idea and no…
Nvidia Shield Experience Upgrade 9.2 Rolling Out To Shield TV Players
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The Shield Experience Upgrade 9.2 upgrade is now in the process of rolling out to the Nvidia Shield TV and Shield TV…
A Sonos Streaming Player Could Be Coming Soon, And Could Cost Up To $400
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Sonos is reportedly working on a new steaming player and it looks like it could be an expensive one, with the price…
Latest YouTube App Update Fixes Crashing Issue On Android TV
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One day after rolling out an update that broke the YouTube app on Android TV and Google TV, another update has rolled…
X TV App Now Available (In Beta) On Android TV, Fire TV And LG TVs
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With the X TV app now available, X users can now watch videos from their favorite accounts on the largest screen in…
The YouTube App On Android TV Is Completely Broken Right Now
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If you’ve opened up the YouTube app on an Android TV device today and found it isn’t working, you’re not alone. The…
Google TV and Android TV Users Losing Ability to Purchase TV Shows From Google TV
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Google is making changes to the way TV shows are purchased on Android TV and Google TV. The changes also affect the…
New LiveTVx App Causing Issues On Android TV And Google TV, And Google Is Aware
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A new LiveTVx app on select Android TV and Google TV devices is reportedly causing problems, including breaking the live TV experience.
Vantiva Has Sold 22 Million Android TV Set-Top Boxes Over The Years
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Vantiva has sold 22 million Android TV set-top boxes since 2015. At the end of 2023, the company reportedly held a 25%…
New Frndly TV Home Screen Rolling Out On Android TV, Apple TV And Vizio TVs
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Frndly TV’s new Home screen makes it easier for subscribers to explore new content, access recordings and get personalized recommendations.
Google Adds ‘Quick Access’ Row To Android TV Home Screen
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Google is adding a ‘Quick Access’ row to the Android TV Home screen. The new feature is designed to make content discovery…
Android TV Gets A ‘Free TV Channels’ Home Screen Shortcut
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Android TV devices are getting a new Free TV Channels app shortcut, offering users another way to access FAST channels from the…
Dish’s Evolve M1 Is A New Android TV-Based Set-Back Box For Hotels
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Dish’s new Evolve M1 SBB utilizes OnStream and is designed to provide hotels and guests with an enhanced in-room entertainment experience.
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