Google tv picture in picture

Google TV picture in picture lets you watch TV & search Web at same time.

The first Google TV update brings customizable picture in picture and Android remote app.

I can't wait to memorize my exercise video enough so I can do picture in picture to watch Friends on my Google TV. Shows my priorities!

Google tv dvr compatibility list

You can match the Google TV with a wide range of digital video recorders, courtesy of the HDMI ports at the rear.

Here is a dvr compatibility list. These models work with Google TV.

Arris: Moxi.
Cisco: Explorer 4640HDC, Explorer 8640HDC, Duo ViP 222, Duo ViP 222K, Solo ViP 211K/211/411, Solo DVR ViP 612, Solo 381.
DISH Network: DISH 501, DISH 508, DISH Player-DVR 510, DuoDVR 522 & 625, DuoDVR 942, DuoDVR ViP 622, DuoDVR ViP 722, DuoDVR ViP 722K, HR20, HR21, HR22, HR23, HR24
DIRECTV: H20, H21, H23, H24, R16, 3100HD, 4240HDC, 4250HDC.
Scientific Atlanta: 8000HD, 8000HD DVR, 8300HD, 8300HD DVR, 8300HDC DVR, 8240HDC DVR
Motorola: DCX3200, DCX3400, DCT6412.

Google TV shortcuts

General Google TV Shortcuts
Reboots the Google TV device: Ctrl + R + Backspace
Switches tasks: Alt + Tab
Use the arrow keys to navigate among or close tasks: Long Hold Home Views open tasks

If you use your Google TV with a regular wireless keyboard and mouse, there are the key mappings to be from a normal keyboard to the Sony remote:
Windows Key: Search
Home: Zoom in
End: Zoom out
F1: TV, Guide or DVR
F2: Home
F3: Back
F4: Menu
F6: TV in window
F7: TV or Guide or DVR
F8: TV or Guide or DVR
F12: 'Star button', add bookmark, subscription, etc.

How to Hide most visited items on Google TV

I have beed visiting some websites and now it’s at the top of the “Most Visited” list on my Google TV, but I don't want my friends to see them. How can I hide a “Most Visited” item? So I can get rid of it.

How to Hide most visited items on Google TV
* In the Most Viewed list, use the arrow buttons to highlight the item that you want to hide.
* Press and hold the ENTER button on your controller until Hide item appears.
* Press the Enter button again.

How to Delete Bookmarks on Google TV

If you have added some bookmarks you no longer want on your Google TV, or some of the stock Bookmarks are not to your liking, you need to delete them.

How to Delete Bookmarks on Google TV
* Select the Bookmark you no longer want.
* Press Delete/Backspace on your keyboard
* If a menu pop-up to ask if you want to Delete it or Edit, Select Delete Bookmark and then it will go.

How to Restore Factory Settings on Google TV

How to Restore Factory Settings on Google TV device?

* On your Google TV, just navigating to the About Box section of Settings.
* Select "Factory data reset".
* Click "Reset device" and "Erase everything".

How to Reboot Google TV or Logitech Revue

How to reboot the Google TV device or Logitech Revue

It's simple. Just use CTL + ALT + Backspace on your controller.

How to Install Over-the-Air Updates on Google TV

If there is an over-the-air (OTA) update availabled for your Google TV, an alert window will pop up on the screen. You need to install the Over-the-Air updates.

In order to accept and install an update, click on the OK button. The update will be downloaded. After it finish, select Restart & install to install the update, your Google TV device will restart, go to install the update, and then restart again.

If the update fails, you can go to Settings then About Box and select System Updates. Then check for updates and restart the download process.

How to customize Google TV Home screen

Sometimes we need to customize the Google TV's Home screen, here is the setps.

How to customize your Home screen
On the bottom left corner of the Home screen, just click on the Edit button.

How to add a new Menu item
1. Select the "+" button.
2. Select the application, that you want to add, in the Pick a new section window.
3. Select the Display Mode preference of List or Grid, then select Done button.

How to delete a Menu item
1. Select the "X" button
2. Select OK then click Done button to save.

How to move a Menu item
1. Select the up/down button
2. Change the position by using the directional arrows on your Keyboard Controller.
3. Click Done button.

What's Google TV Home Screen

With Google TV's Home Screen, you are able to organize and personalize your Google TV experience. Just press the Home key on your controller, you can easily access the Google TV Home screen.