From hidden gems to time-saving tricks, there are probably some features you didn’t know about.

Tapping it instantly opens up the remote on top of whatever you’re doing.

The good news is you might do it from your phone or a web internet tool.

Google TV remote quick settings

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If you don’t use those services, the buttons are completely useless.

So, why not remap them to something else?

Thanks to a handy app called “Button Mapper,“you could do exactly that.

Play Store remote app install.

Reprogram any button to launch apps or perform various actions.

As the name implies, this is essentially a list of content you’d like to watch.

It’s a handy way to keep track of stuff you haven’t watched yet.

Chromecast with Google TV remote

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Create a Kids Profile

Google TV devices offermultiple profiles, including adedicated Kids profile with parental controls.

This profile (which will add your child to yourGoogle Family) doesn’t require a separate Gmail account.

Fortunately,“Apps Only Mode” simplifies the interface by focusing solely on installed apps.

Google TV watchlist on web.

While some recommendations are just ads, many of them are based on the streaming services you actually use.

There’s nothing more annoying than seeing a recommendation for something you’re free to’t actually watch.

Thankfully, there’s an easy way to prevent this from happening.

Google TV apps only home screen.

Simply go to parameters > Accounts and Sign-in > Your account > Auto-play Trailers.

Toggle the switch off.

This can be done during initial setup or through the Google Home app.

toggle services on or off

you’re able to choose albums and even specify certain people or pets.