Google TV is not a separate OS, its Android TV with a visualization shell.
Fast forward to 2011, and we saw the release of Google TVs second version.
A standout feature of this iteration was the introduction of 3D video support.
Ivan Makhynia
And in 2020, the Google TV shell was launched.
Google has provided developers with specific tools to facilitate this adaptation.
A notable limitation is that most TVs dont get updated to the latest Android versions.
Old Google TV logo
They typically receive just security patches, meaning the Android version your TV came with might be its last.
It debuted on the latest Chromecasts in fall 2020 before making its way to smart TVs.
Nowadays, the majority of smart TVs that ran on Android TV have transitioned to the Google TV interface.
The revival of the Google TV name was aimed at making the Google brand even more recognizable.
And also to make TVs become part of the Google ecosystem and become an integral part of it.
Despite the different look and feel, the core operating system and its capabilities remain consistent across both platforms.
