Google app for Android TV - Stream shows effortlessly

Introducing Google app for Android TV

Google TV (formerly Play Movies & TV) is your all-in-one solution for discovering and enjoying entertainment across your Android TV and other devices. With a user-friendly interface, Google TV brings together all your favorite movies, TV shows, live channels, and apps in one place. It’s never been easier to find something to watch!

Why Choose Google TV?

Unified Entertainment Hub: Say goodbye to jumping between different apps. Google TV organizes all your streaming content in one place, making it easier than ever to find what you love.

Live TV, Upgraded: Access over 800 free channels alongside your subscriptions like YouTube TV, all within a single guide on the Live tab.

Personalized Recommendations: Enjoy curated entertainment tailored to your preferences. Personal profiles allow each member of your household to discover new favorites with recommendations just for them.

Smart Home Integration: Control your smart home devices, view your front door, adjust the thermostat, and more, all from your TV screen.

Seamless Casting: Easily stream movies, shows, photos, and more from your phone or tablet directly to your TV.

Key Features

🌟 Discover What to Watch Next

Extensive Library: Browse over 700,000 movies and TV episodes from your favorite streaming apps, organized into topics and genres.

Smart Recommendations: Get suggestions based on your viewing habits and what's trending across the services you already have access to.

Universal Search: Look up titles to see which streaming apps offer them, saving you time and effort.

🎬 See the Latest Releases

Shop for Movies and Shows: Buy or rent the newest releases directly from the Shop tab. All purchases are stored in your Library and can be downloaded for offline viewing.

Cross-Device Viewing: Watch your purchased content on your laptop, Android phone, tablet, or TV.

📺 One List for All Your Discoveries

Watchlist: Keep track of interesting shows and movies by adding them to your Watchlist. This list is shared across all your devices, so you can add to it from anywhere—whether on your TV, phone, or laptop.

🎮 Use Your Phone as a Remote

Built-In Remote: No need to worry about misplaced remotes. Use your phone’s keyboard to quickly type movie names, passwords, or search terms on your Google TV or other Android TV OS devices.

🎤 Voice Control

Google Assistant: Use voice commands to search for movies, TV shows, music, and more. Just say, “Show me dramas” or “Find comedies” to get started.

🏡 More Than TV

Smart Home Management: Control compatible smart home devices directly from your TV. View your front door, change the thermostat, and more with ease.

Beautiful Backgrounds: When idle, your Google TV can display beautiful images from Getty Images, Google Earth, or your Google Photos, turning your TV into a stunning gallery.

Video Calls on TV: Connect a camera to your TV and join video calls with Google Meet, right from your living room.

FAQ

What is the difference between Android TV and Google TV?

Google TV is the new, personalized experience that comes built-in to smart TVs and streaming devices from top brands. Google TV is powered by an underlying operating system called Android TV OS. Some smart TVs and streaming devices are powered by Android TV OS but do not have the Google TV interface. These devices are referred to as Android TV devices.

How much does Google TV cost?

Google TV is the smart TV experience that's built right into select TV or streaming devices so there is no additional cost. The Google TV mobile app can also be downloaded at no charge from the Play Store or App Store.

Can I access Google TV from any Chromecast device?

Google TV can be accessed on smart TVs and streaming devices with Google TV built in, and through the Google TV mobile app for Android or iOS. The only Chromecast devices with access to the built in Google TV experience are the "Chromecast with Google TV" devices.

What is the difference between YouTube TV and Google TV?

Google TV is a smart TV experience that’s built into TVs and streaming devices from top brands and brings together your streaming services in one place. YouTube TV is a subscription streaming service which offers access to 100+ live TV channels from major broadcasts and popular cable networks. Stream live TV in your living room by downloading the YouTube TV app for Google TV.

Is Google TV sustainable?

Google TV is working closely with its partners to develop sustainable practices in manufacturing, packaging, power consumption, and recycling that enable everyone to combat climate change and reduce waste. This includes Google’s own streaming device, Chromecast with Google TV, of which 49% of its plastic part weight is made with recycled material. In addition, the Chromecast with Google TV's packaging uses 92% paper and fiber-based materials with a goal to be fully paper-based and plastic-free by 2025.

Where can I recycle my old TV?

Google’s recycling program helps you recycle your old Google products and other electronics no longer in use. Find businesses near you that offer recycling drop-off services with a search, such as "electronics recycling near me", in Search or Google Maps.

What promo offers are available for Google TV?

Right now, there are two offers available with the purchase of a new Google TV device:

YouTube Premium: Get 3 months free of YouTube Premium (New subscribers only. US only. Terms apply.)

YouTube TV: Save up to $60 on your first 3 months of YouTube TV (New subscribers only. US only. Terms apply.)

Here’s how to find and redeem your offers:

    1. On the home screen, select Apps.

    2. Scroll to the banner for the promotion you want to redeem.

    3. Select the banner.

    4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

If you have any trouble locating the offers, contact the Help Center for further assistance.

What's New

Stability improvements and bug fixes for a smoother user experience.

Get Google TV on your favorite screens, including Chromecast with Google TV and various smart TVs. Be the first to know about new features, offers, and entertainment from Google TV!

App Support

For any questions or support, contact us at apps-help@google.com.