Google TV: What It Is and How It Works

What Is Google TV?

Google TV is a platform that centers around user customization and content recommendations.

Google TV groups and lists various television shows and films into one menu, personalized for the user.

Like previousGoogle Chromecastmodels, Google Chromecast with Google TV comes in the form of an HDMI dongle.

Chromecast traditionally uses mobile devices or computers as a remote using Google Cast technology.

Unlike Chromecast devices before it, this new Chromecast comes with a remote.

As with much of Google’s software and hardware, Google TV has full Google Assistant integration.

With a press of a button, Google TV users can use voice commands for a number of functions.

Competing smart devices and smart TV platforms includeApple TV,Roku, andAmazon Fire TV.

Apple TV combines content from most services within a dedicated app.

Apple’s streaming devices and app use the same name so it’s a bit confusing.

Here’smore on what Apple TV is.

Amazon Fire is similar to Roku and features full Alexa support.