ANDROID TV: COMPLETE GUIDE YOU MUST KNOW

Featured article by Aarti Agrawal, Technology Content Writer

Android TV? Is that a thing? Wait, is it for real? Yes it is! Yes, you should know about it, and yes, it is the next big thing to come into our homes!

So, what is all the buzz about? We bring to you the complete ‘need-to-know’ about the android TV!

In the year 2010, Google launched a Google TV, an interactive television set for its users, to take smarting the technology to another level, which has now been replaced by Android TV in 2014.

Thus, now you know Android TV relates to smart TVs. What’s remained the same is that it is interactive with the user, and what has changed is that now you have better experience and understanding with your television sets. Where the Google TV lacked was that not all applications were supportive, Android TV on the other hand has the Google Play Store in it. Thus, providing an environment for application manufacturers to adapt their apps according to a television set atmosphere, not only giving the manufacturers the chance to spread more, but also giving the users everything at one place.

Therefore, an Android TV has games, live streaming of matches, live broadcasting of events and concerts, voice controlled remote, and what not! It is as simple as pressing the mic button on the remote and commanding the Genie, oops, the Android TV to do as you wish.

It isn’t necessary for you to purchase a new TV for this software, you can simply purchase the set-up device separately and attach it your own system.

The TV manufacturers aren’t harmed by this sudden technology, since people would still have the option of purchasing the device of their choice and then add it with the android set-top box, and Google in the disguise of Android, enters your home through just one more device, your TVs.

What all does it provide?

1.)   Applications: browse through websites like Netflix, YouTube, among others. Search the content of your preference and start viewing what you would on your small laptop screens on the big screen.

2.)   Mic..1,2,3,check?:The remote that comes, if you purchase it that is, comes with a mic button to interpret your voice command and act upon it. Aladdin of the modern era! Not only that, you can easily browse through without it as well, using the easy navigation tabs on the external remote hardware.

3.)   Batman’s butler: Google Assistant. Now, with this and additional aid by Samsung smart devices, turn your humble abode into a stay in the future. Connect everything together through Google, and there you go! The media plays via the big screen, making it easier for you to come back home and command OK GOOGLE, PLAY ME THE SOUNDTRACK OF PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN! And then Hans Zimmer’s award winning orchestra group starts playing. What a way to end a tiring day, eh?

4.)   Game night(s)/ days: One of the most striking features of Android TV is the availability of multiple user platforms. Now you play your multi party games on this TV like an additional video game setup except that there is nothing added externally! Jus download the game onto the set and voila! Match time!

5.)    Chromecasting: as easy as attaching a dongle and using the TV through your mobile phone. Google really does want you to use Android TV, and have that experience.

Compared to other itvboxes, Apple itv, Boxee Box, Roku and the rest, what Android TV provides is more. More games, more fun, easy accessibility, more interaction and Google!

Heading for the future!

Author bio: Aarti Agrawal is Freelance content writer. She has written articles in niche like tech, android apps, music etc. She is also keen in sharing her articles on social media.