Smart TVs were pitched as the ultimate hub for Netflix, Disney+, Max, and every other service you love. For a while, Google TV lived up to that promise. It felt polished, intuitive, and closer to the ...

Sanuj is a freelance tech journalist with over six years of experience covering smartphones, wearables, and consumer technology. He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, ...

Android TV boxes are fantastic for bringing streaming apps and local media together, but one of the biggest frustrations many users have is the cluttered, ad-filled default home screen. That’s where ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Google TV is a solid platform, but it's default launcher is slow and bloated. A simple launcher swap can be a huge upgrade.

Ever since Android TV underwent its transformation to Google TV a few years ago, I have had mixed feelings about the subsequent redesign of the home screen interface. While I appreciate the more ...

Some Google TV users say a recent update prevents Projectivy Launcher from overriding the default home screen. The popular third-party launcher still opens manually, but may no longer replace Google ...

Matthew was the Apps and Games Editor at Android Police until 2025. Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap I have not been shy about how much I despise what Google has ...

a person watching TV with a remote in their hand - Choreograph (konstantin Yuganov)/Getty Images There are several benefits of owning a smart TV with Android TV or Google TV platforms. It gives you ...