Samsung also promised to launch Smart TVs with Google TV on several occasions. Samsung and LG are not participating, even though LG was Google’s most dedicated Google TV partner. Companies such as Razer and Asus will launch TV media boxes based on the system, and Google also mentioned dedicated game consoles. Sony, Philips & Sharp on boardSony, Sharp and Philips will be the first TV makers to offer Smart TV based on Android from the 2015 TV line-ups and onwards. Games such as Leo' Fortune and EA’s NBA Jam were highlighted.Īndroid TV also supports Chromecast functionality, which lets you browse for example the Netflix catalogue on your tablet or smartphone (Android or iOS) and push the movie to the big screen when you are ready. Google demonstrated how it is possible to push a game from a tablet onto the TV screen wirelessly. The games can be controlled with another Android device or with a game controller that other companies can create and sell. The idea is obviously to let developers create new apps and experiences for the TV screen – like on smartphones.Ĭhromecast is integrated into Android TVAndroid TV is also a game console and since it is based on the Android OS, there are already lots of good games available. From here you can download apps such as Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, Pandora and many more. Android TV will offer access to the Google Play store in a special TV edition. Based on what you have seen in the past, Google will recommend relevant content.Īndroid TV also supports Chromecast functionality, which lets you browse for example the Netlfix library on your phone or tablet (Android and iOS) and start playback on the TV screen when you are ready.Īndroid TV is based on the latest version of Android, which Google currently refers to just as "L". Movies are TV shows are pulled to the front page and you can search for movies, TV shows, actors, "Oscar-nominated movies" or just ask questions simply by talking to your smartphone or smartwatch. You do not necessarily have to buy a new fancy Smart TV. Android TV brings streaming, apps and games to your living room TV.Īndroid TV will run on Smart TV but also on TV boxes that can be connected to old TVs. Sony, Sharp and Philips are on the bandwagon.Īndroid TV revealedGoogle has officially abandoned the Google TV project and has instead turned its focus to Android TV as the new TV platform. It is called Android TV and Google wants to make your TV smart able to stream, run apps and play games. At the annual I/O developer conference Google revealed its future TV platform.
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