Theres even a watchlist you’re free to curate using your TVorsmartphone.

Choose your subscriptions wisely

At setup, Google TV will ask you to select your streaming services.

According to Googlessupport page, there are roughly 30 streaming platforms capable of this kind of integration.

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Google TV itself is compatible with over 6,500 apps in the Play Store.

You dont have to jump around apps to see whats playing.

Long-press any app with your Chromecast remote, then selectMove.

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Itll enable you to program each button, including what happens when you double-tap or long-press one.

you might also access your Watchlist by typing my watchlist into Google Search on Android or the web.

Remove recommendations you dont care about

Google TV offers what it calls an apps-only mode.

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To enable this mode, go to your account controls, then tap onApps-Only Mode.

Google TV will let you know at the bottom of the main page when its enabled.

Tap on your Google TV devices name, tap on the controls icon, and select Ambient mode.

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From there, you also can choose which Google Photos albums or art galleries to display.

Then, grab the faces of the people to feature in the slideshow.

Live Albums use facial recognition to fetch photos for the reel.

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The option is available where you calibrated the remote, underRemote & Accessories.

grab the option toPair an accessory,and follow the prompts.

Google TV continues that tradition.

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It looks silly when its all put together on the Chromecast, but it works.

you’re able to manage specific payment methods through your Google account on the web.

And in minor cases, some apps wont work because of the Google TVs reliance on a controller.

Who needs to buy art when you can display it digitally on your TV?

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