You possibly can discover extra free TV choices on Google TV as a part of an replace to the platform rolling out over the following few weeks. Google stated it is including free channels from Tubi, Plex and Haystack Information into the Reside tab, on high of its current channels from Pluto TV. The corporate stated it will now provide greater than 800 free TV channels to browse.
Google TV started integrating entry to ad-supported tv channels earlier this week, in accordance with a Tuesday weblog submit from Google. The brand new choices embody built-in channels from Google TV in addition to information channels from NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox.
The push to focus on extra free channels on Google TV — the tech large’s platform for Chromecast streaming units and good TVs — may assist it stand other than Roku, Apple and different opponents. In our overview of the Chromecast with Google TV HD, CNET’s Sarah Lord discovered the Google TV homescreen to be “cluttered and overwhelming.” The brand new Reside tab format may assist make it simpler to browse.
Along with the elevated channel choices, now you can browse channels by matter and style within the TV information within the Reside tab. The Reside tab additionally enables you to see your over-the-air TV channels or a premium reside TV subscription from YouTube TV or Sling TV.
Google in February unveiled different adjustments to its Google TV interface, together with including 4 new content material pages within the For You tab.
All Google TV units within the US will be capable of entry the brand new reside TV setup inside the subsequent few weeks, in accordance with the corporate. For extra, take a look at CNET’s overview of Chromecast with Google TV HD and the perfect TVs of 2023.
