Want a cheap Google TV Streamer alternative? I only recommend one option
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The Chromecast has been my preferred way to stream on my TV since 2013, but when Google released the Google TV Streamer last year,…
All I want from Samsung’s The Frame TV is Google Photos support
David Imel / Android Authority Since I saw Samsung’s first The Frame TV, I knew I wanted one. I don’t like the idea of a huge black rectangle in my…
Google TV Streamer tips to make it the best it can be
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The Google TV Streamer was one of the more surprising new products we saw from Google in 2024. Google had been fully invested in…
Google TV ads now display gigantic QR codes on your screen
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google TV ads now show gigantic QR codes that occupy a significant portion of the screen. Scanning an ad’s QR code with your…
I tried using the Google TV Streamer for gaming, and it was awful
The Google TV Streamer is one of the best and most surprising Google products launched this year. It’s Google’s first non-Chromecast streaming product (the Nexus Q doesn’t count), and it…
Google TV removed its best new app, but it’ll be back soon
Google TV’s updated Freeplay app, which first debuted on the Google TV Streamer, started rolling out to more supported devices across the US in September. However, almost as soon as…
Walmart’s next streaming device might give the Google TV Streamer a challenge
Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR Walmart is working on a new Google TV streaming device. The device has a chip that’s said to have higher performance than the Google…
Google TV Streamer sync issues plague some new owners
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Multiple owners of the Google TV Streamer report the device losing sync between video and audio playback. The issue seems to get worse the…
What’s wrong with screenshots on the Google TV Streamer?
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Taking screenshots with remapped remote buttons appears to not work on the Google TV Streamer. This could be a consequence of Android TV…
You can now buy the new Google TV Streamer remote separately for your Chromecast
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A new, enhanced Google TV Streamer remote is now available separately for $20. It features a larger design, improved usability, and a customizable star…