Android TV update bringing Google TV style user interface

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(Pocket-lint) – Earlier this year, Google released an update to the Android TV user interface that is more consistent with the design found on Google TV devices.

Updates have now started rolling out to more devices around the world, giving Android TV users a home screen focused on content discovery.

Although the design looks like Google TV, it is not as complete and has fewer tabs available.

The major update was originally announced in February, with further improvements made in July of this year. It was initially only available in North America, but more and more regions are seeing the improved user interface coming to their devices.

Members of the Android TV community on Reddit shared their experience and it was reported that the new UI is being rolled out to OnePlus TVs , Xiaomi Mi Box units and some TCL TVs in India, Brazil and Europe.

So far, there has been no official announcement from Google regarding the rollout.

The big change with this new home screen is the switch to content discovery. Google will suggest new and great content from installed apps based on your viewing preferences, and everything will be presented right on the home screen.

The update also adds a carousel of favorite apps, which gives you quick access to your most used services.

While Google TV seems to be the destination for new devices, luckily Google hasn’t forgotten about Android TV users. The new update brings a big improvement to the Android TV experience and we hope there will be many more updates to come.

Written by Luke Baker. Originally published on December 7, 2021.