This free Google TV update brings its best new feature in ages

Date:
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:00:58 +0000

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Finally, user profiles are coming to Google TV, bringing personalized recommendations just for you, and not your kids.

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If, like this writer, your Google TV recommendationshave been sullied by your kids viewing habits, the great news is that your next suggested show to watch will likely be something more fitting than Puppy Dog Pals or Blippi.

Much to the relief of parents and apartment sharers alike,Google TVis at last rolling out multiple user profiles to people in a free update.

The software upgrade now enables every member of a household to have their
own profile, meaning each person will be shown relevant recommendations based on their previous individual viewing on that profile.

Its been one of the most requested features from users, and had been
initially announced as being added to the platform all the way back in
October last year, before being shelved a couple of months later.

During the wait, Google did add kids' profiles, but todays update at last brings the platform into line with the likes of Netflix and Disney Plus which have offered multiple user profiles pretty much since launch if you're using their apps.

Users with compatible devices should keep an eye out for available firmware updates in the coming weeks which are set to include the feature, with owners of the Chromecast with Google TV dongle already said to be receiving the update over the past 24 hours. You can switch between Google TV profiles and make sure you get suggestions that you actually want. (Image credit: Google) Analysis: Long overdue update will help end the never-ending Netflix scroll

When Google TV was announced as the de facto replacement for the venerable Android TV , smart recommendations was highlighted at the forefront as one of the new platforms key features.

When working properly, Google TVs smart recommendations have a knack of pulling out a show or film that you may not have previously heard about or considered.

But far from offering up more intelligent suggestions, the lack of multiple user accounts meant many users of Google TV compatible devices had to put up with annoyingly off viewing advice, with some suggested TV shows and films being flat out inappropriate.

Its likely been a big source of frustration and surprise for many users that its taken this long to roll out an update that properly addresses the
problem, but the new update is nevertheless a welcome one, especially for those that suffer from decision paralysis and thenever-ending Netflix scroll when on the hunt for an evenings entertainment.



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