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“#What\u2019s the Difference between Google TV and Android TV?”<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Google TV is the company\u2019s platform for smart TVs and set-top boxes. But wait, didn\u2019t Google already have a TV platform called Android TV? And what about the Google TV app<\/a>? Let\u2019s dive into another Google naming mess.<\/p>\n

First and foremost, Google TV is still Android TV. The simplest way to think about Google TV is to imagine Android TV with a fresh coat of paint.<\/p>\n

Google TV is similar in concept to overlays like Samsung\u2019s One UI. A Samsung Galaxy phone with One UI is still running Android. In the same way, devices with Google TV are still running Android TV underneath. The difference here is One UI is exclusive to Samsung devices, while Google TV will run on Android TV devices from all companies<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Still Android TV underneath.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The latest version of what we know as \u201cAndroid TV\u201d is based on Android 9, while Google TV is based on Android 10. Upgrading from Android TV to Google TV is no different than upgrading from Android 8 to Android 9. There\u2019s just an extra layer on top.<\/p>\n

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Android TV Home Screen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Name aside, the biggest change with Google TV is the Home screen. Google completely revamped the Home screen experience to be based around recommendations. Movies<\/a> and TV shows are pulled from the streaming services you subscribe to.<\/p>\n

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Google TV Home Screen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The entire setup process for a new device has been revamped as well. Instead of taking place on the TV itself, set up now happens through the Google Home<\/a> app.\u00a0\u00a0During the setup process, Google asks you to choose your streaming services so it can customize the Home screen recommendations.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> How to Set Up Your Chromecast with Google TV<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Another key component of the Google TV Home screen is the \u201cWatchlist.\u201d You can add movies and TV shows to your Watchlist from Google Search on your phone, tablet, or computer. They will then be easily accessible from the Google TV Home screen. The content is also available in the Google TV<\/a> app.<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s right, there\u2019s also a Google TV app<\/em>. The Google Play Movies & TV app has been renamed to Google TV. It\u2019s still the place to rent and purchase movies and TV shows in Google\u2019s ecosystem, but now it also includes your streaming services and Watchlist. Search for anything and Google TV will tell you where it can be watched.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> How to Get the Google TV UI on Android TV Devices Right Now<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The important thing to know is Google TV is still Android TV. It may look very different, but at the core they are the same. The Home screen is where most of the changes lie, and older devices will eventually get the same experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n