# Google TV: Watch Movies & TV — Search across streaming apps

> Unified streaming app discovery, watchlist management, and TV remote. (iPhone/iPad app by Google.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-tv-watch-movies-and-tv/id746894884 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 4,851 App Store ratings · 602 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 70 MB
- Languages: British English, Afrikaans, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France) and 28 more
- Released: 2014-01-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-tv-watch-movies-and-tv/id746894884/reviews.md

## What is Google TV?

The Google TV app, previously Play Movies & TV, makes it easy to find and enjoy the entertainment you love from across your apps, all in one place. With Google TV, you'll be able to:

Find what to watch next
Browse movies and TV episodes from across your streaming apps, all in one place and organized into topics and genres. Discover new things with recommendations based on what you love and what’s trending across the services you already have access to. Search for titles to see which apps are streaming them.

Create a list for all your discoveries
Add interesting shows and movies to your Watchlist to keep track of your new discoveries and view them later. The Watchlist is shared across your devices, so you can even add to your Watchlist from your TV or phone and laptop through Search on any browser.

Take your favorites on-the-go
Your recommendations, Library and Watchlist go with you wherever you go, whether it is out the front door or just to the other room. Start streaming right on your mobile device, or download your previously purchased entertainment from your Library to watch when you're not connected.

Use your phone as your Google TV / Android TV remote
With a remote built right into the app, you can find something great to watch even when the couch has eaten your remote. And you can use your phone’s keyboard to quickly type complicated passwords, movie names or search terms on your Google TV or other Android TV OS device

Learn more about Google TV: https://tv.google

## Key features

- Discover content across streaming apps
- Personalized recommendations
- Unified Watchlist
- Cross-device syncing
- Mobile TV remote
- Download for offline viewing

## Chart rankings

- #67 in Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

## What do users think of Google TV?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 💫 Awesome app
- 🤩 Great experience
- 🎥 Excellent for watching movies
- 🤖 Reliable remote control

**Cons**

- 😡 Annoying ads
- 🤯 Crashes frequently
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 🙄 Glitchy remote control
- 😞 Purchased content not accessible
- 🤬 Terrible customer support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Downloads not working as expected
- Playback issues with downloaded content
- Remote control feature unreliable
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to purchase movies in-app
- Improve organization of movie/TV library
- Implement auto-play for episodes
- Add parental controls
- Introduce dark mode option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 602)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-tv-watch-movies-and-tv/id746894884/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Garbage app

*2026-08-11, version 3.33.00001*

It has one job and it fails at it!!!

### 3/5 — Works partially

*2026-08-09, version 3.33.00001*

Evrytime I try to connect my tv to my ipad or iphone it connects but its only on library mode I cant get it to show the remote buttons it only works on my android but when it works its great

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2026-08-01, version 3.33.00001*

I only use the app for the remote but the remote works for 30 seconds and then disappears with no way to get it back. I’ve done all of the trouble shooting that is suggesting and it still works terribly.

### 1/5 — Just awful-see below

*2026-07-26, version 3.33.00001*

. I accidentally bought a TCL TV, I was in a hurry and didn’t notice it was a Google TV. OK my fault. But, you can’t use this TV as a regular TV without signing in with a Google account. Come on. Does this company really have to stick its fingers into every single part of our lives like this? And no, I can’t take the TV back , I’m setting it up in a short-term rental and it just had to get it installed and up and running. Now it’s too late. Now I have to through making new accounts and go through other extraordinary measures to hide my privacy from all the different people who will be staying at the place. And no, you can’t just sign out of your account because then it just resets the whole TV. Just disgusting and annoying. Whatever you do, do not buy a TV that says “Google TV“. All I wanted was a freaking TV.

### 1/5 — Paid content unavailable

*2026-07-26, version 3.33.00001*

I purchase series and often seasons or episodes are locked even though I paid for them. Searched online for assistance, big waste of time because I still can’t unlock the episodes.

### 1/5 — remote

*2026-07-24, version 3.33.00001*

the remote absolutely sucks, doesn't respond half the time and when you leave the app it's just frozen

### 2/5 — Remote bug

*2026-07-20, version 3.33.00001*

Remote bugs out and disappears every 2 seconds and take about 20 times disconnecting and closing app and retrying to even use it for maybe 30 seconds

### 1/5 — Not good for the remote

*2026-07-18, version 3.33.00001*

Tried to use this to replace my tv remote. only got it for the remote function for my TV. Barely works always says play something from your library to use the remote stupidest thing ever.  Wish I could give it fewer than one star. Absolute garbage app.

### 3/5 — Inconsistent

*2026-07-12, version 3.33.00001*

You never know when the remote will not connect to tv

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2026-07-10, version 3.33.00001*

The remote feature like never works it won't let me navigate my tv it is driving me crazy so upset please fix this bug.

## Frequently asked questions about Google TV

### What does the Google TV app do?

The Google TV app aggregates content from your various streaming services into a single interface. It helps you discover movies and TV episodes, provides personalized recommendations, and allows you to create a unified watchlist that syncs across devices. It also functions as a remote control for your Google TV or Android TV OS device.

### How do I find content with the Google TV app?

You can browse movies and TV episodes organized by topics and genres from all your connected streaming apps. The app offers recommendations based on your viewing habits and trending content. You can also search for specific titles to see which apps are streaming them.

### Is the Google TV app free to use?

Yes, the Google TV app is free to download and use. While the app itself is free, it aggregates content from your existing streaming subscriptions. The app may also display ads.

### Can I watch content offline with Google TV?

Yes, you can download previously purchased entertainment from your Library within the Google TV app. This allows you to watch your content when you are not connected to the internet, making it convenient for on-the-go viewing.

### What devices is the Google TV app compatible with?

The Google TV app is available on mobile devices for on-the-go access. It also integrates with Google TV and other Android TV OS devices, allowing you to use your phone as a remote control for these platforms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.33.00001 — 2026-06-12

* Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.32.00003 — 2026-06-05

* Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.31.00002 — 2026-05-08

* Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.31.00001 — 2026-04-29

* Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.30.00001 — 2026-04-10

* Bug fixes and performance improvements

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