Google TV settings and support guides

System

Keep your device current and configure core system behavior.

• Update Google TV SoftwareGoogle TV updates the system software and individual apps separately — system updates arrive automatically in the background, while apps update through the Play Store, same as on a phone.

Network & Internet

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and network connection settings.

• Wi-Fi & Network SetupNetwork settings on Google TV live under Settings → Network & Internet, where you can join a Wi-Fi network, check connection speed, or switch to a wired Ethernet connection on supported devices.
• Google Cast SetupEvery Google TV device has a built-in Cast receiver, letting you send video, audio, or a Chrome tab from a phone, tablet, or computer directly to the TV without opening an app on the TV itself first.

Display & Sound

Screen, audio, and alert preferences.

• Display & Picture SettingsGoogle TV's display settings control output resolution, HDR format, and picture calibration passed through to your TV — most options live under Settings → Display & Sound → Picture.
• Sound & Audio OutputGoogle TV can output audio directly through the TV speakers, a soundbar or AVR connected via ARC/eARC, or in some setups via HDMI passthrough for surround formats like Dolby Digital or DTS.

Storage & Backup

Manage space, back up your data, and stay protected against loss.

• Storage ManagementGoogle TV devices, especially compact streaming sticks, ship with limited internal storage that fills up faster than expected once several large streaming apps and their caches accumulate.

Accounts & Family

Account sign-in, sync, and family/parental controls.

• Parental ControlsGoogle TV uses Google Family Link to manage supervised kid accounts, content restrictions by rating, and purchase approval, alongside a separate PIN-based restriction for individual apps and purchases.

Personalization

Themes, wallpaper, lock screen, and layout of your device.

• Voice Search & Google AssistantThe Google TV remote's built-in microphone button (or "Hey Google" on supported devices) lets you search for titles, launch apps, and control playback and smart home devices using Google Assistant.

Apps

Installed apps, optional features, and what runs on startup.

• Apps ManagementApps on Google TV are installed and managed through the Play Store, with per-app storage, permissions, and default-app controls available under Settings → Apps.

Help and tools

• Troubleshooting
• FAQ & Help
• Device info & diagnostics
• Contact & feedback