

To view content in 4K, a 4K-capable TV and reliable broadband internet connection are also required.Īccess to the Google TV kids section requires that your child have either a Google account or profile managed with Family Link. Minimum OS requirements are available at g.co/cast/req. To access or edit your watchlist you must be signed into your Google Account.Ĭhromecast with Google TV requires a TV with an HDMI port, a Wi-Fi network, a Google Account, a nearby electrical outlet, and a compatible mobile device.

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Live TV recommendations available in the US only. Some apps and/or content may not be available in all countries. Some features and availability may vary by OEM and/or device manufacturer. Some features and devices may not be available in all countries. To access Google TV and its features, a Google account, internet connection and a compatible streaming device, smart TV, or smartphone is required. What do you think about this unexpected move? Let us know in the comments below.✜ompatible smart device(s) and an internet connection is required to access smart home features. Regardless, a YouTube app for Windows 10 is great news for the app store as Microsoft is currently betting big on Project Reunion to close the divide between UWP and Win32 desktop apps. For now, the app appears to be working partially on the desktop without mouse support and it doesn’t work on Windows 10 Mobile when sideloaded. Unfortunately, it is not yet clear when and if Google will publish the app for all Windows 10 users. This move comes after Microsoft and Google collaborated for the Android-powered Surface Duo, which comes pre-installed with all Google apps. The unexpected embracing of Windows 10’s universal problem could also mean that Google could well be looking to bring its other apps to the Microsoft Store as well. Likewise, UWP apps also have access to a wide range of APIs for seamless integration with Windows 10 features, such as Action Center, Jump List, Share UI, and more. For instance, a UWP app will finally allow users to easily stream the service in high dynamic range (HDR), which is a feature that offers better contrast and colour on support hardware. It’s a proper UWP app based on principles outlined by Microsoft, but it currently comes with Xbox UI, which is strange.īy bringing YouTube to the Microsoft Store, Google could significantly improve the YouTube experience on Windows 10. It’s also worth noting that this is not a Progressive Web App. The new beta app version 1.2.97.0, which is currently hidden, was available for Xbox consoles only, but a new update for the app introduces support for desktop too, thanks to the UWP platform. It appears Google has quietly published a new package of its existing Xbox YouTube app with support for Windows 10.
