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.
Latest news, updates, and guides about Android TV.
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AirTV Mini Review: Made for Sling TV (But Not Much Else)
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AirTV Mini is made for Sling TV and provides a highly reliable live TV streaming experience to Sling subscribers. However, there are…
Android 11 on Android TV Improves Gaming, Performance & Privacy
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Android 11 might still be some time from arriving, but Google is now detailing some of the main features.
NVIDIA SHIELD TV’s Latest Update Makes the Remote Even Better
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The latest SHIELD TV update is now rolling out, with plenty of new features.
No Android TV Ads on NVIDIA SHIELD Makes Sense, but Will It Last?
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NVIDIA SHIELD TV seems to have skipped the new Android TV ads, but for how long?
Android TV ‘Staff Pick’ Ads Arrive & Users Are Not Happy
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Android TV’s new highlights are now rolling out and so far, they are not a fan favorite.
Android TV Apps Grow To 7000, Instant Apps & PIN Code Purchases Coming
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As Android TV continues to grow, the developer team has provided an update on some of the upcoming platform changes.
Google’s Timely Reminder That Android TV Has Peacock & HBO Max
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Just in case Roku and Fire TV device users happen to be considering a change.
Android TV Gains Home Screen ‘Highlights’ & Subscribe Button
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Android TV is getting a couple of new features to make it quicker to find content and subscribe to paid services.
Xiaomi Mi TV Stick Official, But US Availability & Pricing Still Unknown
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After months of speculation, Xiaomi has unveiled its latest Android TV device.
Peacock: Here’s the Android Mobile & Android TV Download Link
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If you’re having trouble downloading Peacock TV on Android mobile or Android TV, here’s the direct download link for the app.
Android TV: How to Download & Install Android 11 Developer Preview
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The Android 11 developer preview for Android TV is now available, so long as you have the right device.
Peacock Premium Free for Android TV & Mobile Users Until October 15
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The confirmed Google device support also extends to Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices.
YouTube TV Could Become Android TV’s Go-to Live TV Service
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YouTube TV could gain much tighter integration with an upcoming Android TV redesign. The question is whether that tight integration will be…
TiVo Stream 4K with Android TV and TiVo+ Now Available, Costs $49.99
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After a long wait, the TiVo Stream 4K has now launched and is available to buy.
Android TV Heading Back to 2010 with “Google TV” Rebrand?
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If the latest rumor is correct, Android TV is about to head back to 2010 and Google TV.
Xiaomi Might Plug the Android TV Stick Gap with a Mi TV Stick
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A Mi TV Stick is said to be arriving and could be a welcomed addition – if it runs on Android TV.
YouTube TV (Finally) Gets Its Own Android TV Home Screen Channel
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It’s taken its time, but Android TV channel support for YouTube TV is now arriving.
There’s Now an Answer to Why Android TV Brands Don’t Sell Fire TV Devices
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It’s all Google’s fault, and it’s unlikely to change anytime soon.
Android TV Chromecast Apparently Coming, but Is It a Good Idea?
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An Android TV stick is needed, but it remains unclear if this is the right way to go about it.
Watch Two March Madness Games at Once on Android TV and Fire TV
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Android TV and Fire TV users get a feature previously only available on Apple TV.
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