{"id":277782,"date":"2025-06-02T14:47:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T14:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/02\/engage-users-on-google-tv-with-excellent-tv-apps\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:08:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:08:12","slug":"engage-users-on-google-tv-with-excellent-tv-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/02\/engage-users-on-google-tv-with-excellent-tv-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"Engage users on Google TV with excellent TV apps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<meta content=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjBD5VvvBuR8AfswZAlwvboh4l2DzgISOScKiZnoprl7W4QhdVYlKTMWt2KVIVr0jHZNRsQAGMg1qQjuDb1BUImQMroMyuDvr0TzgcWSYKVp36R08V7IszIxO75_uKInNJshrsXkKau05Tfza7uHJWzwuHZesH2hPzYBL6GVdf0HLPZZUL6ITMW7ZgLfOQ\/s1600\/gemini-google-tv-google-io-wicked.gif\" name=\"twitter:image\"\/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjBD5VvvBuR8AfswZAlwvboh4l2DzgISOScKiZnoprl7W4QhdVYlKTMWt2KVIVr0jHZNRsQAGMg1qQjuDb1BUImQMroMyuDvr0TzgcWSYKVp36R08V7IszIxO75_uKInNJshrsXkKau05Tfza7uHJWzwuHZesH2hPzYBL6GVdf0HLPZZUL6ITMW7ZgLfOQ\/s1600\/gemini-google-tv-google-io-wicked.gif\" style=\"display: none;\"\/><\/p>\n<p><em>Posted by Shobana Radhakrishnan &#8211; Senior Director of Engineering, Google TV, and Paul Lammertsma &#8211; Developer Relations Engineer, Android<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjKjPUceDGVyuOm8Dvw_kMpTe5ArHNAYkWBvE0nNNktZiJJt8Lo45Mc4Gj827Y8M8W2hXa2xrRc1OeutuX_PxzcyobyNgzQ4tAyvPOK7j4A_MpynGEss5zJReG2gdZyo6QzsXa5ll77x6BUJjY5MdHBx1AEbDBnpt7gu_VvW8jjhQscpNNvo1QcjkGRWaA\/s1600\/engaging-users-google-tv-excellent-apps-google-io-hero.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjKjPUceDGVyuOm8Dvw_kMpTe5ArHNAYkWBvE0nNNktZiJJt8Lo45Mc4Gj827Y8M8W2hXa2xrRc1OeutuX_PxzcyobyNgzQ4tAyvPOK7j4A_MpynGEss5zJReG2gdZyo6QzsXa5ll77x6BUJjY5MdHBx1AEbDBnpt7gu_VvW8jjhQscpNNvo1QcjkGRWaA\/s1600\/engaging-users-google-tv-excellent-apps-google-io-hero.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Over the past year, Google TV and Android TV achieved over 270 million monthly active devices, establishing one of the largest smart TV OS footprints. Building on this momentum, we are excited to share new platform features and developer tools designed to help you increase app engagement with our expanding user base.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Engage users on Google TV with excellent TV apps\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OosLbRBM9dA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Google TV with Gemini capabilities<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Earlier this year, we announced that we\u2019ll bring Gemini capabilities to Google TV, so users can speak more naturally and conversationally to find what to watch and get answers to complex questions.<\/p>\n<p><image><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A user pulls up Gemini on a TV asking for kid-friendly movie recommendations similar to Jurassic Park. Gemini responds with several movie recommendations\" border=\"0\" height=\"360\" id=\"imgCaption\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhKvfqPYyyIsHRhDIrjoDWYw86QGvs_HtECJcvKaDi2zl1yFX6DC3_W4QzdlosAmlo7hKVM3kv-Gv_1i6hFf9SQARCUGfpPoUqezGKVx4ncZJ3NkpxIQn14NfpLfZXoWRQdPbPLvXiRuf8B9mgrDPRyUkQMIlo9ubWotEjEEHIJra72reme_vemOiSOavs\/w640-h360\/Gemini-Google-TV-Jurassic-Park.gif\" width=\"640\"\/><\/div>\n<p><\/image><\/p>\n<p>After each movie or show search, our new voice assistant will suggest relevant content from your apps, significantly increasing the discoverability of your content.<\/p>\n<p><image><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A user pulls up Gemini on a TV asking for help explaining the solar system to a first grader. Gemini responds with YouTube videos to help explain the solar system\" border=\"0\" height=\"360\" id=\"imgCaption\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgxjRZsbGmA8qf966pcJJY8TknBwyC9Inwxz4S5kHsdUifAfRhknxnYaOpsTWFqF7ZFsyFMTe8PUgWLOSUcoEEXBT0oR4D_SaY9mJDX6LkvHO0KbHiJaYJ11Jc2FG-oQsbFWZ9Nil7Gk5FL5QCqt-FJkXNmis_88wP2vuacbNCMCvo0-aDY7IuuA32g9yQ\/w640-h360\/Gemini-Google-TV-Solar-System.gif\" width=\"640\"\/><\/div>\n<p><\/image><\/p>\n<p>Plus, users can easily ask questions about topics they&#8217;re curious about and receive insightful answers with supporting videos.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re so excited to bring this helpful and delightful experience to users this fall.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Video Discovery API<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Today, we\u2019ve also opened partner enrollment for our Video Discovery API.<\/p>\n<p>Video Discovery optimizes Resumption, Entitlements, and Recommendations across all Google TV form factors to enhance the end-user experience and boost app engagement.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Resumption:<\/b> Partners can now easily display a user&#8217;s paused video within the &#8216;Continue Watching&#8217; row from the home screen. This row is a prime location that drives 60% of all user interactions on Google TV.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Entitlements:<\/b> Video Discovery streamlines entitlement management, which matches app content to user eligibility. Users appreciate this because they can enjoy personalized recommendations without needing to manually update all their subscription details. This allows partners to connect with users across multiple discovery points on Google TV.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Recommendations:<\/b> Video Discovery even highlights personalized content recommendations based on content that users watched inside apps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Partners can begin incorporating the Video Discovery API today, starting with resumption and entitlement integrations. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/googletv\/contact\/vda?visit_id=638830411759402759-2269823034&amp;p=vda&amp;rd=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">g.co\/tv\/vda<\/a> to learn more. <\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Jetpack Compose for TV<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><image><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Compose for TV 1.0 expands on the core and Material Compose libraries\" border=\"0\" height=\"163\" id=\"imgCaption\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSVh3bbtDZ8DSG8juyjAhgAiyF36WLTrxrQpD78VMcgnr4yOsndJfMdVR55dfy_VcR7y8e_ydTqCYb0ylqCTNDowszojlfKYXLOuM-md8UI4NAGKIEn4Kpt3iav_rcwHVT9WBZeNqqVCU0YE78muCSB5C6YM55k7dOYrcopYy7DCGwCGLor5K7q4XhrTY\/w200-h163\/compose%20logo%20(for%20blog%20post).png\" width=\"200\"\/><\/div>\n<p><\/image><\/p>\n<p>Last year, we launched Compose for TV 1.0 beta, which lets you build beautiful, adaptive UIs across Android, including Android TV OS.<\/p>\n<p>Now, <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/jetpack\/androidx\/releases\/tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Compose for TV<\/a> 1.0 is stable, and expands on the core and Material Compose libraries. We\u2019ve even seen how the latest release of Compose significantly improves app startup within our internal benchmarking mobile sample, with roughly a 20% improvement compared with the March 2024 release. Because Compose for TV builds upon these libraries, apps built with Compose for TV should also see better app startup times.<\/p>\n<p>New to building with Compose, and not sure where to start? Our updated <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/android\/compose-samples\/tree\/main\/Jetcaster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jetcaster<\/a> audio streaming app sample demonstrates how to use Compose across form factors. It includes a dedicated module for playing podcasts on TV by combining separate view models with shared business logic.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Focus Management Codelab<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We understand that focus management can be challenging at times. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve published a <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/codelabs\/large-screens\/keyboard-focus-management-in-compose#0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">codelab<\/a> that reviews how to set initial focus, prepare for unexpected focus traversal, and efficiently restore focus.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Memory Optimization Guide<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve released a comprehensive guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/training\/tv\/playback\/memory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">memory optimization<\/a>, including memory targets for low RAM devices as well. Combined with Android Studio&#8217;s powerful memory profiler, this helps you understand when your app exceeds those limits and why.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">In-App Ratings and Reviews<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><image><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ratings and reviews entry point forJetStream sample app on TV\" border=\"0\" id=\"imgCaption\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiSiCzDyh4d5xTdHAd7qvboZAdTu27jR7vyKNXHDD7RUZRzLOZ6xEDj9t1s_VbMguC8sAS4RXSI188wYxfPhYjGUnY75EfbGdadUIUBDK_s0R7F6VTm7XVyYkrYsXEskVCTHq5S6WB4Cu0T70fctp_bZCiy5-VMDe6UFt4XP5X4PdXnZU5r_OWbJ_KdQfw\/s16000\/JetStream%20App%20Rating%20Menu%20(1).png\"\/><\/div>\n<p><\/image><\/p>\n<p>Moreover, app ratings and reviews are essential for developers, offering quantitative and qualitative feedback on user experiences. Now, we&#8217;re extending the In-App Ratings and Reviews API to TV to allow developers to prompt users for ratings and reviews directly from Google TV. Check out our recent blog post detailing <a href=\"https:\/\/android-developers.googleblog.com\/2025\/05\/in-app-ratings-and-reviews-for-tv.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to easily integrate the In-App Ratings and Reviews API<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Android 16 for TV<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><image><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Android 16 for TV\" border=\"0\" height=\"219\" id=\"imgCaption\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj9kuQGEvPuBLstoYlNuxPkcgPubPIjfOlUP9EEhss9y9qJq1soKvpXch2waIioJeC2rtQs64YjHSSRgYATy2U8k2BpfsEa0MpbyuV7P51jlAwpsTdnvWYkvCwjhHH8nD1VPRDL6CKUr_Xc9E23gwKQ1AtC8qO6ATDdulFsHQI9nhJTbfx1vvFRZ4pNn4g\/w400-h219\/A16-mascot.gif\" width=\"75%\"\/><\/div>\n<p><\/image><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re excited to announce the upcoming release of Android 16 for TV. Developers can begin using the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/tv\/release\/16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emulator<\/a> today. With Android 16, TV developers can access several great features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Platform support for the <a href=\"https:\/\/opensource.googleblog.com\/2025\/01\/introducing-eclipsa-audio-immersive-audio-for-everyone.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eclipsa Audio codec<\/a> enables creators to use the IAMF spatial audio format. For ExoPlayer support that includes previous platform versions, see ExoPlayer&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/androidx\/media\/tree\/release\/libraries\/decoder_iamf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IAMF decoder module<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>There are various improvements to media playback speed, consistency and efficiency, as well as HDMI-CEC reliability and performance optimizations for 64-bit kernels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Additional APIs and user experiences from Android 16 are also available. We invite you to explore the complete list from the <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.android.com\/tv\/release\/16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android 16 for TV release notes<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">What&#8217;s next<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;re incredibly excited to see how these announcements will optimize your development journey, and look forward to seeing the fantastic apps you&#8217;ll launch on the platform!<\/p>\n<p>Explore this announcement and all Google I\/O 2025 updates on <a href=\"https:\/\/io.google\/2025\/?utm_source=blogpost&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_campaign=event&amp;utm_content=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">io.google<\/a> starting May 22.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/android-developers.googleblog.com\/2025\/05\/engage-users-google-tv-excellent-apps.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Posted by Shobana Radhakrishnan &#8211; Senior Director of Engineering, Google TV, and Paul Lammertsma &#8211; Developer Relations Engineer, Android Over the past year, Google<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[146],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/277782"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=277782"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/277782\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=277782"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=277782"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=277782"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}