As per report Google Home app is getting a new update that brings a remote control for Android TV or Google TV. The Google TV app already has an inbuilt remote and now Google is adding the same feature to the Google Home app as well.
Google Home app version 2.46 delete the need for a Google TV app or a physical remote to control the television.
The Google TV app, which functions as a central hub for multiple streaming services is reportedly receiving an update.
The latest update sends notifications to users when watchlisted movies or shows by them are available for free.
Google in September 2021 announce the intension to add a remote for Google TV and Android TV devices to the Home app.
According to report by 9to5Google, now any device running Android TV will have a new option to open a virtual remote along the bottom of the display.
How to set up the Android TV Remote?
Follow These Steps :
- Open the Google Home app.
- Tap on the Open remote option in the bottom-left corner.
- Then swipe to navigate.
- Tap to select.
Google Home app shows power and keyboard input box at the top, with Home and Assistant shortcut button below the touch control area.
The volume and mute options are missing in Home.
The latest version of the Google Home app version number is 2.45.1.8 should be available via Google Play.
Also Google TV is reportedly getting a new update that allows users to watchlist movies and shows on the platform to keep track of the discoveries and view them later.
Google TV will alert users when a show or movie adds to the watchlist is freely available on the service.
The watchlist will be share between all the devices as well.
How to Access the Google TV App Gets Watchlist Notifications?
Follow These Steps :
- Tap your profile picture.
- Select Google TV settings on the app.
- Then tap Update notification preferences.
- Telect Get updates when items on your watchlist become available for free.
Google has not officially announce the rollout of this feature.
Google TV update 4.29 is said to be rolling out now on the Google Play.
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