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Google released a new version of Android TV, but it can't be installed on Google TV dongles yet. I have to wonder if Nvidia will update their ageing Shield TV line-up?

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[–] TheTrueLinuxDev@beehaw.org 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Honestly, I don't remember the last time I used smart tv features, I just have it plugged to my computer via HDMI and use my smartphone for remote control via KDEConnect.

  • No ads
  • No popups
  • No interruptions
  • No subscription
  • No Sponsor
  • Access to all movies and anime that aren't available on mainstream platforms
  • Gain Privacy and Security since TV cannot access the internet
[–] Liempong_pagong@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

I just installed stremio with RD and smartube with sponsor block on my android tv. Same result as yours. The only difference is it's connected in th net. But what do i care, they already have my i fo through my android phone and my decades old Gmail and youtube account.

[–] tojikomori@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Similar here. Our new Sony came with Google TV, but it turns out you can set it up in "basic TV" mode which is nice for this: it strips away the clutter and leaves you with what's effectively a dumb TV. I can still install firmware updates via a thumb drive.