… Apps kept crashing, the UI would occasionally freeze, and other strange issues kept cropping up. That’s when I finally decided to wade into the device’s developer settings — with one change making all the difference. What common issues do you encounter with your Google TV device? …
… By • April 17, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on YouTube TV issues that are delaying ESPN app authentication. …
… It doesn’t address all these issues, but it certainly goes a long way to cleaning up your TV box menu. Change your launcher to Projectivy Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority What if you’ve enabled apps-only mode and are still disappointed with the default Google TV experience? …
… This includes the following devices: Fire TV Stick 4K Select Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Fire TV Stick 4K Max second generation Fire TV Stick 4K second generation Fire TV Stick HD second generation Fire TV Stick HD first generation Fire TV Stick Lite Fire TV Stick third generation Fire TV Stick 4K Max fi… …
… On top of that, issues like missing apps and audio glitches made him switch from a Google TV Streamer to an Apple TV 4K . …
… Reports started piling up across Reddit this week, with users saying their 2013 Chromecast models are no longer appearing as cast targets in apps like YouTube and HBO Max via 9to5Google . …
… Mobile The Google Play Store has a serious problem with shady cast-to-TV apps Steer clear of these shady cast-to-TV apps. …
… Why a dedicated Google Photos app for Google TV still makes sense Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Given the issues with the current options and the lack of alternatives, the most sensible way to use Google Photos on Google TV would be via a dedicated app. …
… Scott Brown / Android Authority A little over a year ago, I attempted to give up my Apple TV for the Google TV Streamer — hoping to immerse myself in Google’s smart TV OS and fully commit to it. …
… If your Chromecast with Google TV remote stops working, you can still control the streamer using the Google Home app on your phone, or potentially using your TV’s bundled remote, if your set supports HDMI-CEC. …