So I was waiting for GoogleTV reveal rather than jumping on getting an NVidia Shield... but this was when I mostly had game streaming in mind (Stadia / GeForceNow / XCloud).

But now that it's here, and I think of other things I perhaps COULD do with the device... maybe GoogleTV is not the way to go?

The mobile games that I would actually like to play are likely not available on AndroidTV store, unless perhaps they don't require much power and have controller support? (For Touch-only games, I would need to mirror I assume.)

What other types of handy applications are available when using BT mouse/keyboards? Can you do pretty much everything you want to do? Browsing / online banking / text editing / graphics editing?

Would this be a legit alternative to getting a chromebook perhaps? Connect it to a PC monitor with KB/M and you have a little work space...?

It would be sad if I pay for a GoogleTV and feel I gimped myself by not simply paying about double for a LOT more power/options...

Thanks!

Edit: Double checked... so it's more like $70 CDN vs $200-300 CDN... I think I just answered my own questions... it might not matter. GoogleTV + Chromebook later may make much more sense...

One of the annoying things I've noticed with the new Chromecast is when watching Twitch, every 15 minutes ambient Mode starts up. This is pretty annoying and I've never seen that on my Shield. It's annoying enough that I will be using my Shield TVs until it's fixed. AFAIK, you can't even configure the Ambient Mode start time either.

If I'm playing a movie on Netflix, does it look smooth?

I'm asking because I had a nexus player(first gen android TV) hooked upto a Samsung. Whenever I played any movie, it used to have jagginess (highly noticeable in panning shots you cant unsee it when once your eyes start noticing it) I'm not sure if it was TV problem or the nexus player (that was interpolating 24hz to 60hz) .

I sold both of them and instead got a sony TV with android built in and 120hz panel. Everything looks just as it should. I want to try the new chromecast, because it has newer android TV and Google TV interface looks cool but worried about this thing.

I have a little bit of credit in my Google play account, and wondered if there are any suggestions as to the best non-free Apps on Android TV that I should get? Not looking for games, but free apps with unlockable features (one time only payments) I'm also keen to hear about. Thanks!

I know YouTube TV is going to be more supported, but what about the millions of Hulu Live customers? I set up my new Chromecast last night and they first thing I tried was "open ESPN on Hulu" and all I get as a response is "sorry, I couldnt find that channel". If Google is going to push their Assistant so much, they need to make it more usable for apps other than their own.

Hey all,

I'm not sure if someone has encountered this issue before or not. I have a miui tv 1.3.144( Android TV 9 - SDK 28) which is a Chinese version. I have been trying to figure out on how to install Google Play Store Android TV.

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Does anyone know the list of APKs that is needed to get "Add Account" to give Google account option?

So far I have these installed with no error but I think Google Account Manager is not compatible with Android 9 TV

1_com.google.android.gsf_9-28_minAPI28(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk

2 com.google.android.gsf.login_7.1.2-25_minAPI23(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk

3_com.google.android.gms_17.7.85_(080406-253824076)-17785070_minAPI21(arm64-v8a,armeabi-v7a)(213,320dpi)_apkmirror.com.apk

4_com.google.android.syncadapters.contacts_9-4832352-28_minAPI23(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk

5 com.google.android.syncadapters.calendar_6.0.44-267540251-release-2016267990_minAPI21(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk

6_com.android.vending_17.8.20-xhdpi_8_PR_285862578-81782068_minAPI21(armeabi,armeabi-v7a,mips,mips64,x86,x86_64)(320dpi)_apkmirror.com.apk

I managed to get Google Play Store Android TV running but clicking sign-in does not do anything. I suspect the issue is with 2_GSF_Login ( which is Google Account Manager).

I tried clicking Add Account from Android Settings is also the same(just hangs). I've gone to XDA for projector mod and it's also doesn't work.

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Anyone knows any other way to sideload an apk so that Google Account is there on my android settings? I tried sign-in using Chrome but it also hangs.

I have searched settings and online, but I can't find a way to create a restricted profile on the new Chromecast with Google TV. It is not like Android TV the setting is not there. I do like the device though so far. Any ideas on how to create a restricted profile on the new Chromecast? Thanks.

Basically I want to be able to talk to my parents that are in another country. would I be able to plug in a camera to the TV and be able to use something like google Duo? what would I need?

Roku allows to use headphones via the android phone app. Is there such a thing on Chromecast Google tv?

I installed the Google TV apk on my Android 9 Vodafone TV (Australia) box.

I'm getting recommendations from all streaming services available in Australia, not just the one I have a subscription with.

Shows available on the services I have a subscription show the subscribe button, which takes me to the show page within the corresponding app.

Binge which has contents from HBO are not linked to the app. For example Doom Patrol is showing as Buy Episodes from Google.

Please share your experiences of the new Google TV app on this thread if you are from outside the USA.

Which would you get? We bought two TS4Ks, but they are just barely within the Amazon return window. I am leaning on returning them, as the CwGTV seems to be a more polished experience, though on the other hand we will get the Google TV launcher officially at some point in the future.

Edit: have decided to return Tivo’s and purchase Google’s device

Posing the question for anyone with experience. Looking for a way to bring my media library with me while traveling in my travel trailer. Is it possible to cast from my phone to the new Chromecast, without internet, say using my phone as a Wifi hotspot?

Can the Mi Box S play high bitrate 4K HDR movies (say 60 mbps hvec) smoothly through a HDD connected to the USB port? My Samsung TV can't play DTS audio and I don't feel like converting all the movies I have in DTS. Would the Mi Box S be good for that purpose?

So you can power it off your tv's usb port if it says it supports 1.5a or 1500mah or a higher number. If your tv only supports 1000mah or 1amp then you need to use the included brick. Most only support up to 1amp

Just got the new Chromecast with Google TV. I added my Google account as well as my spouse's account. In the upper right corner, I see where both accounts are listed in the drop-down, but when I select the other account, it only gives me the option of removing the second account. Anyone know how to switch accounts? Thanks in advance.

Like the post says one of the biggest drawbacks to the original Chromecast and any Android TV was no easy way to login to a hotel or similar WiFi network with a secondary login that requires a browser to accept terms, check a box etc.

It's one of the reasons I travel with either a Roku or Fire stick but I'd much rather be using Android TV. Can anyone verify if this is possible? Logging into a new network that requires a browser?

Can you side load apps such as steam link or moonshine?