Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority
- Code discovered in the latest Google TV Streamer update suggests Google is working on native support for backlit remotes.
- The hidden settings include three backlight modes, offering users more control over their remote’s lighting.
- While the current Google TV Streamer remote lacks backlit keys, Google might release a new backlit remote in the future.
The Google TV Streamer is Google’s best streaming device to date, but it’s not without its quirks, one of which is the lack of a backlit remote. However, it seems Google might finally be paying attention to this long-requested addition.
First reported by AFTVNews, the latest Google TV Streamer update contains strings referencing a backlight for supported Google TV remotes. This is buried in the Settings app code, meaning it’s not yet showing up on the public interface.