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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NVIDIA SHIELD Upgrade 8.1.1 Now Rolling out to 2019 SHIELD TV Devices
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SHIELD TV 2019 update adds many of the features recently rolled out to the 2015 and 2017 models.
Verizon’s Android TV Set-Top Box Finally Gains Netflix Support
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Verizon’s Android TV device was missing one important feature when it launched. That’s now changed.
Android TV Missing from Android 11 Release, but All Is Not Lost
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Although excluded from Google’s developer preview, Android TV devices might still get Android 11 update sooner than expected.
Easily Add a Photo Slideshow to Android TV with Photos TV App
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Looking for an easy way to view your photos in a slideshow on Android TV? Photos TV has you covered.
Google’s Android TV Player for Developers Is Now Available to Buy
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While the Google ADT-3 Android TV player is now available to buy, you should probably skip this one.
NVIDIA SHIELD TV Updated with Plenty of Fixes, New Remote Support
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The latest update is for the 2015 and 2017 SHIELD TV models and comes with plenty of fixes.
You Can Now Buy the NVIDIA SHIELD TV Remote Separately for $29.99
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It’s taken its time, but the SHIELD TV Remote can now be purchased without the Android TV device.
Xiaomi Mi Box S Finally Gets Stable Android 9 Pie Update
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It’s been a long time coming but the Mi Box S Pie upgrade is finally here.
TiVo Stream 4K Runs Android TV and Turns Apps into Channels
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TiVo wants to replace your apps with channels.
Epson Adds an Android TV HDMI Dongle to EF-100 Laser Projector
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You might be able to connect the Epson EF-100’s Android TV dongle to other devices.
Konka TVs Powered by Android TV Coming to the US in 2020
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Konka will release a selection of new TVs powered by Android TV in the U.S. in 2020. The company made the announcement…
Android TV Getting a New Streaming Player and Android 10
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Android TV is getting a new developer-focused streaming device soon, along with an update to Android 10. Android TV is Google’s streaming…
NVIDIA SHIELD TV (2019): Everything You Need to Know
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The NVIDIA SHIELD TV is one of the most powerful streaming players available. Here’s what you need to know before buying.
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