Google Home has confirmed that its mobile app will have new features so that users can control their TV from there, as the options available previously were very limited.

This option will be available even if you don’t have a voice assistant Additional, but it will be enough to connect the TV to the platform, from which you can also turn off smart lights or other devices of this type of technology at home.

New TV control functions

App Google It adds several buttons that were not available before, as the TV could only be turned on and off from the platform. But now 10 basic control options have been added.

First, there was a large volume up and down panel that took up most of the control screen. Below are the functions for turning the volume on and off, as well as turning the TV on and off.

Then four multimedia buttons to pause, play, fast forward and rewind content. In the last part, change the channel and change the input source to move between other connected devices, such as consoles, home theaters or satellite TV.

These additions greatly expand the possibility of not using it TV control In case of loss or if you have a mobile phone. Although it should be noted that in the presence of sound bars, the option to decrease and increase the volume may not work, since it is not connected to this device.

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How to control your TV with Google Home

The first thing we need to do is add the TV to the app, a process that has two ways depending on what screen you have at home. If it’s a device that doesn’t have one Chromecast An integrated, additional application will be required to make the link. Here is the process for both cases.

TV with built-in Chromecast

1. Open Google Home.

2. In the upper left corner, tap Add (+) > Device Setup > New Device.

3. Select the home where you will add the device

4. Click the device to configure.

5. Make sure the code displayed on the TV matches the code on the mobile device.

6. Accept the terms and conditions.

7. Select the room in which the TV will be added.

8. Click ‘Next’ on the options that appear and that’s it.

TVs that don’t have Chromecast built in

In this case, an additional application is required to make the link Google. There are several options, although TV manufacturers often have their own, for example LG i SamsungBut inside the app at home There is a list that you can choose from and then download from virtual phone stores.

After connecting your TV to this app, it’s time to switch to the platform Google And follow these steps:

1. Open Google Home.

2. In the upper left corner, tap Add (+) > Device setup > Works with Google.

3. Look for the application from which the linked process was made.

4, Connect the two apps.

5. Choose which room to place the devices and that’s it.

By performing these processes, on the main screen at home The TV will appear and clicking on its tab will open the control window. This process will also allow the TV to be controlled by voice if it has a virtual assistant, or with the app’s own assistant.

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