Google reportedly certifies OnePlus TV as an Android TV

OnePlus TV might be using Google's Android TV platform and Google Play, after all. @AndroidTV_Rumors spotted certification for a device codenamed Dosa from OnePlus, which is targeted at India. OnePlus TV is reportedly being launched first in that country on September 26th, so the timing of the certification makes sense.

Rumour has it that the OnePlus TV was supposed to use a "unique" version of Android. But Google wouldn't certify custom versions of Android to use the Play Store. So, this might mean instead of creating that custom platform, OnePlus opted to use Google's. Having access to Android TV's features and the Play Store's many apps will make OnePlus' entry into the TV market more compelling.

Source: 9to5Google

Google Assistant for Android TV adds four new languages

While a bit behind what it can do on mobile, the latest update for Google Assistant for Android TV will make it a bit more useful for users that don’t speak English. That is if you speak these four languages. Assistant adds support for German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese (Brazilian). This adds on to the four other languages that it supported in the past (English, French, Japanese, and Korean). Unfortunately for Android TV users, you are at the mercy of your TV manufacturer to see if they’ve updated your firmware. But you could check to see if it’s made it your way.

Source: Android Police

Google Assistant comes to Android TV, starts with NVIDIA Shield

We have more Google Assistant news tonight. This time, the service is finally making its way to Android TV. But it’s currently limited to the NVIDIA Shield TV with Sony’s Android TV-powered Bravia televisions getting the sizeable update for it “in the coming months.” What Google brings to the TV is similar to what you get on other platforms but have some TV-specific tweaks. It’ll let you ask general questions, which it’ll answer on screen, play music, search YouTube, ask for specific content from apps like Netflix, look up photos from Google Photos, control your smart home devices, among many others.

Source: Android Central

Nest gets Android TV support

Nest brings to your Android TV the only “reality TV you actually care about” with support for said television operating system. Anyone who owns a Nest Cam and an Android TV will now be able to watch what happened at home through the TV. It lets you scrub through the video history and lets you switch between feeds (in case you have multiple cameras). You can link your Nest Cam to your Android TV through this download link.

Aside from that, Nest also turns the Nest Cam into something that can take your digital holiday card. With Nest Aware you can create an Instaclip or a short video you can share over social media. For example, you can record what’s happening in your living room during Christmas morning and share that clip with your loved ones.

Source: Droid Life