- Google has confirmed to Android Authority that, starting this month, new Google TV devices will have a button labeled “Free TV” or “Live TV” on their remotes.
- Tapping this button will open the Live tab, where you can access over 150 free TV channels from Google TV FreePlay.
- A few Google TV devices, such as the Onn 4K Pro from Walmart, already have this button.
Google TV offers a wide selection of streaming services, so you’ll never run out of things to watch. The platform also provides access to over 150 free, live TV channels, which are easily accessible from the “Live” tab on the home screen. Currently, some Google TV devices provide quick access to these live TV channels with a dedicated “Free TV” button on the remote, but soon, more devices will include this feature.
In early 2023, Google began widely rolling out a “Live” tab to Google TV devices that provided access to free ad-supported television (FAST) channels like BBC Earth, Court TV, Hallmark Movies, Hell’s Kitchen, and more. The Google TV Freeplay library currently consists of over 150 live TV channels that you can watch directly from the home screen without installing any apps or paying a subscription.