Enjoy new ways to create, search and stream on Google TV
Key Points
- AI image & video creation on TV
- Voice search and Remix for Google Photos
- Short-video Home row (US rollout)
Summary
Google TV adds on-device AI creation and improved photo experiences, plus a soon-to-ship short-video row on Home. New features include image and video generation via Gemini-powered tools, voice search and remixing for Google Photos, dynamic slideshows as a screensaver source, and a personalized short-video Home row (YouTube Shorts). The updates focus on Gemini-enabled devices with an initial U.S. rollout.
Key Points
- AI creation: Nano Banana 1 (images) and Veo 1 (video) are available from the Gemini tab (select “Create”). Initial availability: Gemini-enabled TCL Google TVs in the U.S.
- Google Photos: Voice search via Gemini (pulls up browsable results), Remix styles (watercolor, oil painting, etc.), and dynamic slideshows as a screensaver source (enable under Quick Settings → Screensaver → Google Photos). Photos features roll out first to Gemini-enabled U.S. devices; dynamic slideshows will be available globally on eligible devices.
- Short-video Home row: A new “Short videos for you” row (starting with YouTube Shorts) will roll out to U.S. Google TV devices this summer, providing a personalized feed directly on Home.
- Practical notes for engineers: entry points are the Gemini tab (Create), Quick Settings screensaver selector, and Home row UI; watch device eligibility (Gemini-enabled) and staged regional rollouts when planning integrations or tests.
Deployment and compatibility
- Initial rollout prioritizes Gemini-enabled devices in the U.S., with TCL Google TVs among the first partners.
- Expect staged availability for Google Photos features and global eligibility checks for dynamic slideshows.
Actionable next steps for teams
- QA: test Gemini Create flows (Nano Banana, Veo) on Gemini-enabled hardware and verify UX in the Gemini tab.
- Product: confirm availability window for U.S. devices and plan A/B or telemetry for the Home short-video row.
- Engineering: ensure screensaver and Home UI hooks surface Google Photos and the new short-video row appropriately, and account for staged rollouts in feature flags or remote config.