Google TV update adds new browsing features

Google has announced changes to its GoogleTV Thursday UI that some US users should see now. The changes include four new content pages under the apps row in the For You tab called Movies, Shows, Family, and Spanish.

Movies and Shows used to be located in the main navigation bar at the top of a user’s screen. Family and Español are new content pages.

On the Family page, users can find movies and shows with a PG rating or better, making it easy to find content the whole family can enjoy together. However, this new tab will not replace any profiles you may have set up for younger children.

The Español page features entertainment in Spanish, including movies and shows, telenovelas, and live TV shows. Spanish-language apps such as Pantaya and FlixLatino, as well as a library of dubbed and subtitled movies and shows, can also be accessed from this page.

Other changes to Google TV include moving the profile switcher to the top left corner of your screen, moving search to the far right of the navigation bar, and a new quick settings button.

Google wrote in a blog post that these changes will be available on Chromecast with Google TV and other Google TV devices.

To find out more, see CNET’s review on Chromecast with Google TV HD And the best smart tvs of 2023.