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Android TV
Android TV is a smart TV platform developed by Google. Running the Android operating system, it creates an interactive television experience through a 10-foot user interface. It was announced on June 25, 2014, at Google I/O 2014 as a successor to Google's earlier attempt at smart TV, Google TV.
Android TV can be built both into TVs and into stand-alone digital media players. Users have access to the Google Play Store to download Android apps, including media streaming services Netflix and Hulu, as well as games.
The platform emphasizes voice search to quickly find content or to answer queries (such as which movies were nominated for an Academy Award in a specific year).
The TV interface is divided vertically into three sections: recommendations on top (which update based on viewing habits), media apps in the middle, and games on the bottom.
The interface can be navigated using a game controller, remote control, or the Android TV mobile app.
Android TV also supports Google Cast, the technology behind Google's media player Chromecast that allows a mobile device to be used to select and control media playback on a TV.
Google has partnered with Sony, Sharp, and TP Vision to offer the platform in TVs, while Razer and Asus plan to release media players with a focus on gaming. Google and Asus co-developed the first device to employ Android TV, the Nexus Player, released in November 2014. Software developers will be able to use the Android SDK to optimize their apps for use on Android TV.
Android TV - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  1. NovemberTango

    Question Talkback on Philips Android TV

    Hi all, new poster here. I have a Philips Android TV that has suddenly started giving a voice announcement of every programme (and time remaining) when scrolling through the channel guide. This is most irritating, and I can't find how to turn it off. There are several YouTube vids that say go...
  2. topperdoggle

    Question New TV for 86-year-old mum - I'm a techie but not a TV guru - TCL 75P638K?

    Hi all, Not sure about tip 2 (keep it concise) as I think the more info I give you, the more you can help me, but I'll have a go. Mum is 86 but pretty good tech-wise for her age and I'm helping her upgrade her TV. I am extremely technical but barely watch TV so I thought to reach out here...
  3. R

    Question Screen keeps turning off on Android TV

    Hi folks Hoping someone can help - I’m having issues with my Android TV repeatedly going in standby mode for a few seconds then switching back on. This happens mostly when using the Home Screen to launch an app like Netflix or Prime, but also occasionally when a show is playing already. The...
  4. Beyo

    Question How the Entertrainment OS is built?

    Is this some Android TV fork? Or just plain linux kernel with this whole UI written as an application that is allowed to run under it, something like KDE, Gnome etc. Certain UI elements looks the same on Sky Go app on tvOS but guide looks different. if this is not-linux not-android not-Roku OS...
  5. S

    Using 3,5 mm jack AV cable from Android TV box to TV

    I have an Android TV box Ubox9.. I can connect with HDMI to my TV without problems. Now I want to use the AV 3,5 mm jacket to connect to 3 pins RCA aux on my TV but I get no signal. I tried everything, changing input on my TV, disconnecting GDMI, restarting... What else I can try to use the AV...
  6. B

    Question Android TV streamer with high end audio

    My Nvidia Shield Pro has packed in so I'm looking for a replacement. Something that has bugged me for a while on the Shield is that its audio compares poorly to the smart apps on my Panasonic DPUB820 Bluray. Netflix, Amazon Prime and iplayer on the Panasonic deliver with far more depth and...
  7. AVtest

    Useful info: Debloat android tv with a matter of few clicks.

    Last week I updated my 7394 and app removal was a breeze with this app (free) below and no root required, so thought would share: Probably some of you already aware of ADB AppControl app which is gaining some popularity across android users. Years ago removal of pre-installed apps was a bit of...
  8. melanio

    Blaupunkt Android TV - turns off when I try to set a wifi - networkName .

    Recently my TV been turning itself off - could be remote control - I wanted to set a wifi name - but as soon as I try - it turns off & screen goes blank - until I press - "input" button - this Loops- should I do a Hard reset on it ??? or is there a way of creating wifi name without Hard reset ??
  9. B

    PSA - Android TV 10 update for 2018-2020 models went live in the UK this morning

    Download at https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/...eries-55-65-75-/kd-65xh9505/software/00302579 Note that the TVs stay as Android TVs and don't become Google TVs by downloading this version :(
  10. Stuart Wright

    Win a Humax A1 4K Ultra HD Streaming Box and 3 x Humax Wi-Fi Smart Plugs Bundle

    The new Humax A1 is an officially certified Android TV streaming box offering a host of apps and on-demand services* including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Spotify, YouTube and more. Although small and compact, the A1 packs a real punch, providing a vibrant, cinema-quality viewing...
  11. zueri

    55" replacement for 42" Loewew TV

    Hi I was reading the forum now for some time. My very old Loewe Connect 42 is dying after a long live. I'm now looking for a replacement and Loewe is no longer an option as they are completely out of any payable price range. My room allows maximum a 55" or 65" (but most of them are too wide) TV...
  12. M

    Question Android TV with PVR

    Hi guys, My old man currently has an approximately 15 year old Sony LCD TV, a combo Freeview/Freesat receiver and a Firestick in his setup. He is finding it really difficult to getting to grips with all the remotes and switching between each device. With Black Friday coming up I was thinking...
  13. S

    Question Electriq Android TV optimising apps

    Hi We've got an Electriq OLEd that still works pretty well with the exception of one thing. Everything we turn on the TV it says optimising apps 1 of 2. It'll run through this and then we can use the TV as normal but it can often take 10 - 15 minutes to do this which is very annoying. Tried a...
  14. S

    Philips 8200 Series LED Android TV - Purple screen, followed by no screen followed by black/grey screen! Advice please?

    Hi, I'm hoping for some advice please as my TV seems to be broken and around 3 years old so out of warranty. A few weeks back we had one purple line appear on the TV for a few days which eventually disappeared. However yesterday I got full purple screen when using the PS4 via AV receiver. I...
  15. N

    Panasonic Android TV, Model TH-32JS610Z

    Don't buy one, you will save yourself a whole lot of agro and stress trying to figure out how to block the freeview channels you don't want to watch. Channel Organizer "Please close LCN and edit it" no instruction on what LCN is. They give you a whole heap of information on how to set up the tv...
  16. finalspork

    Denon x4700h Android TV Incompatibility?

    I'm starting to think that I might be losing my mind. I just got a used Denon x4700h receiver as an upgrade from my old Onkyo TX-NR646. I had expected I could just drop the new receiver into my ecosystem and pick up where I left off, but it seems that isn't the case. The initial issue was that...
  17. N

    HK1 Rbox x4s

    Hello, just wondered if anyone might have any experience with one of these cheap little boxes? Sorry if wrong place to post, I couldnt find a dedicated android tv / box section. Anyway, great little box and plays some of my media very well. Like a small pc but better. Its also good for...
  18. andyr

    Question What is the tiny toggle switch under the TCL logo on the TV 65" Android TV

    Hello all - What is the tiny toggle switch under the TCL logo on the TV 65" Android TV that can switch back and forth? - whats it for I cannot see it in the TV instructions and my eyesite is not brilliant. Thanks.
  19. diaraujo1301

    I have a 50PUG7406/78 Android TV that I can control trough Google Home, but not directly with Alexa. How to connect with Alexa?

    I have a 50PUG7406/78 Android TV that I can control trough Google Home, but not directly with Alexa. How to connect with Alexa?
  20. F

    Android TV bugs

    Looking at the OLED 807 but there are quite a lot of mentions here about Android TV being buggy. One of the big complaints has been the TV screensaver launching when it shouldn’t while watching iPlayer or Freeview. This would be a bit of a dealbreaker for me and I was wondering if it’s still...
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