37 . English Basic TV mode Live TV/EPG You can only use basic TV on TVs that come with Google TV built in. You can watch not only the broadcasting programs through integrated TV tuner but also from internet based service providers like Pluto TV, Youtube TV, Sling TV, Philo. The Favorite channels help reduce the option set based on your interest, leading to more rapid decision making. You can add your own favorite channels and show them on Program Guide section of Live TV tab. If you choose basic TV when you set up your Google TV device, you can:
Finish setup faster Use your device without a Google Account Use your device without an internet connection To set up TV channels, go to Add channels L p. 22 Without an internet connection, your device won’t get important security updates. * Some features aren't available in basic TV. Program Guide GUIDE on your remote. To view the latest TV program schedule, press Live TV from broadcasting On the Google TV home screen, select the TV icon and then the programs start. Alternatively press w INPUT on your remote and select “TV”. Note(s) Basic mode Live TV is only compatible with antenna select cable broadcasting.
To watch your TV from cable set-top box, press w (INPUT) and select External Device. Switch from basic TV to Google TV 1 From the home screen, scroll to the Google TV banner. 2 Select Set up Google TV. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up with the Home app or your remote. If you already set up Google TV, you can’t switch to basic TV. To start setup again, you can factory reset your device. Note(s) What you can do in basic TV Choose your favorite channels 1 On your Google TV, go to the Live tab. 2 In the “All channels” view, find a channel you want to set as one of your favorites. 3 Navigate to the channel name and select it.
A star will show up to confirm that the channel is now in your favorites. 4 To browse what’s playing on your favorite channels, switch from the “All channels” view to the “Favorite channels” view. Watch TV through your cable service, satellite, TV tuner, or antenna with the TV app Play media from other inputs plugged into the TV Use a limited set of apps that come pre-installed on your device What you can't do in basic TV Use services and features that require you to sign in to your Google Account Access your Play Library Install apps Note(s) Use the Assistant to search for content To remove a channel from your favorites, navigate to the channel name and select it.
The star will disappear, and the channel will be removed from your favorites. Cast content from another device Back to Contents