The search giant has also succeeded in creating TV software. The latest feature they introduced is the “Basic TV” mode that strips out a TV’s smart features so you can easily access the live TV and HDMI inputs. A Google spokesperson confirmed to 9to5Google that the mode is a feature of Google TV specifically, rather than Android TV 12.
Google TV debuted on the new Chromecast, where it offered a new interface built on Google’s existing Android TV software, but will soon be available as built-in software for TCL and Sony’s upcoming TVs.
According to 9to5Google, you can select the “Basic TV” mode at setup. On doing that, you have stripped out the operating system’s apps, content recommendations, and Google Assistant support. Unfortunately, we’re not sure what the interface will end look like, since the developer-focused ADT-3 dongle 9to5Google tested the mode on doesn’t have the required live TV or HDMI hardware.
Many users rely on set-top boxes from Apple, Roku, or Amazon for their streaming content, and a duplicate interface built into their TV just gets in the way.
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