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Google TV now has over 800 ad-supported free channels

Google TV is mimicking basic cable more and more. The business revealed today that it will be incorporating content from a number of new suppliers in order to make exploring ad-supported live TV channels a focal point of the platform. The information was released after it was claimed that the business was in talks with media organizations to add related content to YouTube.

As of right now, Google TV is expanding its library of Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels to include those from Plex, Haystack News, and Tubi.

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Also being added by Google are “built-in channels from Google TV that you can watch without even downloading or launching an app.” According to the corporation, the service now includes over 800 free channels.

The word “FAST” refers to “linear streaming content,” which is ad-supported and broadcast at set times like regular television shows. FAST channels, which have already been adopted by rivals like Roku, make streaming into a format akin to traditional channel-surfing, further demonstrating that live TV viewing has simply become cable delivered through a different conduit.

According to Google, the service will feature programs including Law & Order: SVU, The Walking Dead, and Westworld. It also features news material from NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox. Additionally, it offers content from around the world in over ten languages, including Spanish, Japanese, and Hindi.

Additionally, Google claims that the redesigned TV guide, which organizes the content, makes browsing simpler and quicker. All of your live TV material will be available under the Google TV Live menu, along with YouTube TV and Sling TV (if you have a subscription).

Despite the fact that most of the experience will be pretty straightforward, some of the channels can require a download and setup procedure. To make it even simpler to enjoy the shows you already know and love, additional channels are being integrated into the new Live tab experience.

These services don’t charge any monthly fees, so you can watch a tonne of shows for free. All of that programs will be included in a new TV guide, making it simple to discover what you’re browsing for. It will also be possible to add a few of your preferred channels to the TV guide roster for quick and simple navigation.

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The Mountain View company revealed that the new live TV experience will be made available on all Google TV gadgets in the USA, including Chromecast with Google TV and TVs from Sony, TCL, Hisense, and Philips that already have Google TV integrated.

The new TV guide and free channels will be available to qualified Android TV devices later this year, Google TV stated last but not least. Google TV announced intentions to make the redesigned TV guide and free channels available to qualified Android TV devices at some point this year.

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Chromecast With Google TV, 4K HDR Support Launched In India: Check Details.

Google TV and Chromecast were launched in India on Monday. The internet giant’s most recent device supports major streaming services and offers 4K HDR video playback at 60 frames per second (fps). Furthermore, it supports Dolby Vision. A Google Assistant button is included on the voice control for the Chromecast with Google TV. It was initially introduced in the United States in 2020. In India, the new streaming device will compete with the Realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick and the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max. You can neatly tuck the pebble-shaped Chromecast with a Google TV gadget beneath your television’s screen by plugging it into the HDMI connection at the back of the device. Users can stream 4K HDR content with the gadget at up to 60 frames per second. Additionally, it supports HDMI passthrough of Dolby audio content and Dolby Vision.

Specifications And Features:

Google’s new Chromecast, which works with Google TV, is portable and connects to TVs through HDMI. Customers can access movies, TV shows, apps, subscriptions, and other content through the streaming device.

Dolby Vision and 4K HDR streaming at up to 60 frames per second are available on the most recent Chromecast gadget. An HDMI device may transmit Dolby Audio content. Furthermore, the company is bundling a voice remote with Chromecast for Google TV.

The gadget includes a voice remote with a Google Assistant button that users can use to both find material using voice searches and ask basic queries. The voice remote is made to be easy to grip. If the TV is HDMI-CEC compatible, the device can also be used to control the TV’s power, volume, and input. This can relieve you of the burden of managing many remotes. It includes buttons for entertainment services such as YouTube and Netflix, as well as a Google Assistant button for controlling smart home lights. It also supports a variety of other services, including Zee5, MX Player, Voot, Disney+ Hotstar, Spotify, and others. On top of that, it weighs 118 grams.

Viewers will be able to receive personalized watch recommendations through Google TV on the new Chromecast depending on their various subscriptions. The For You page on Google TV offers individualized viewing recommendations from a variety of subscriptions depending on what viewers have already seen. Users can save movies and television shows to their Watchlist for subsequent viewing. Users can also create a Watch List of movies and TV shows on their phone or laptop, which will instantly refresh on their TV wherever they are. Additionally, they can add items to the Watchlist from their laptop or phone, and the TV will automatically update with the addition. Users who buy the device can also take advantage of a free, three-month trial of YouTube Premium.

Google Cast with Google TV, competitors like the Realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick, and Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max are anticipated.

Availability and price:

The new Chromecast with Google TV is presently available for purchase on Flipkart in India for Rs. 6,399. It is only available in the color Snow. According to Google, it will soon be available in other retail locations.

Customers who use their Flipkart Axis Bank Card may receive up to 5% back on their purchases. Furthermore, Chromecast with Google TV is available through the e-commerce website with free EMIs beginning at Rs. 2,133.

Remember that the $49.99 (Rs. 3900) Chromecast with Google TV was released in the United States in September 2020.

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