Android TV Launcher App Review

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Updated 11-16-2017

Version 1.11.2-100-4443508
Google Play Downloads 131,210,521
Developer Google LLC
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Overview

Android TV Launcher is a free app developed by Google LLC. This tool acts as an interface for Android TVs providing users with a home screen that is optimized for bigger screens. The app's ID is com.google.android.leanbacklauncher, and its genre is Tools. With Android TV Launcher, you can easily navigate through various content, launch apps, and access recommended shows and movies.

Features

User-Friendly Interface

The app boasts of a user-friendly interface, which makes navigation easy, especially with a remote control. The home screen has intuitive icons for apps, movies, recently played content, and recommended content.

Customizable Home Screen

One of the great things about this app is the level of customization it offers. Users can personalize their home screen by adding or removing app shortcuts, changing the wallpaper, and reordering the position of apps.

Voice Search

Another useful feature of Android TV Launcher is voice search. With this feature, users can quickly and easily search for movies, shows, or apps by simply saying the name or phrase.

Recommendations

The home screen of the Android TV Launcher offers personalized recommendations based on the user's viewing habits. The app also offers top-rated movies, popular TV shows, and trending music videos.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Easy to use interface
  • Customizable home screen
  • Voice search feature
  • Intuitive recommended content

Cons

  • Ads pop up on the home screen
  • Some users report lag or crashes when using the app
  • The app can't be uninstalled or disabled

Comparison to Similar Apps

Compared to other launchers for Android TV, Google's Android TV Launcher offers more customization options and a user-friendly interface. However, some third-party launchers offer more advanced features like themes, gesture controls, and widgets.

Tips for Using the App

  • Press and hold the home button on your remote control to access recent and recommended content.
  • To customize your home screen, go to Settings, then Home Screen.
  • To add apps to your home screen, go to Settings, then Apps, then select the app you want to add.

Conclusion

Overall, Google's Android TV Launcher is an excellent choice if you're looking for an easy-to-use and customizable interface for your Android TV. Its intuitive design and personalized recommendations make it stand out among similar apps. However, the app's inability to be uninstalled or disabled and the appearance of ads on the home screen may be a turn-off for some users.