What are the differences between a Google TV and an Android TV?

Android TV is functioning under Android operating system which is actually a mobile operating system with a Touch-integrated and App based.

Google TV is for the latest and dedicated version to Television (machine base) only. This is actually an advance compared to mobile OS (Android TV). Few Android TV got the Google TV update and few not due to technical configuration did not matches from the different brand and series. It is also for set-top boxes and streaming devices etc.

Both of them are offering huge selections, like, media streaming, live programs, games, voice-assistant, video option and Chromecast etc. but Google TV is latest addition in overall features.

Suggest you to buy a Google TV.

Any TV that can access internet, and thus get online facilities is a Smart TV. Practically a smart TV is a combination of TV and Computer. It is like a computer with a large screen.

Smart TV s are run by different systems and Android system is also used. Such TV s are called Android TVs. Most of us especially the younger generation are quite used to Android system in their smartphones and are familiar with the many features and facilities available by Android system and hence Android TV will appeal to them more than the other system used smart TVs. TV screen being larger than the smartphone screens, Android TV will be more convenient. Android TV can have many applications thanks to the Google play store services available to it. All these are optimized to big (TV )screen.
However, for the same reason of having less applications, and hence less complications, the ordinary smart TVs give better performance.

Google TV is actually an enhancer of content selection with a helpful interface from Google. It is not a different system , It is just a convenience making software layer put on Android TV. As such we can take it as a smarter Android TV.
While Android TV recommends based on apps Google TV recommends based on user customised on viewing preferences. It allows the user access to the recommended content directly from the home screen. The selection becomes easier and faster with one click. Making it a seamless experience. Google TV is thus a more intelligent and smarter Android TV. In Google TV parents can exercise better parental control by creating a channel for children to show age appropriate content and control content using Family Link app. It is expected that many smart TV manufacturers will be soon shifting to Google TV.

Now your buying choice depends on your need and price threshold. But I suggest that you ask for the demo of both alternatives and decide for yourself which is the best suited for you and family.

Google TV and Android TV are two different media platforms that allow you to stream your favourite movies, TV shows, music etc. Android TV supports the android operating system. It is owned by Google so you can use the play store for downloading apps and games. It also supports Google Assistant that you can use to give the command to TV for performing any task. You can also connect the Android TV with other smart devices at home. Besides, other features like Live cast, home cloud, Chromecast technology, live streaming are the same in both smart and Android TV. Whereas Google TV is the newer operating system. Google TV's functions are based on apps rather than personal taste. Google TV makes use of Google's machine learning, Google Assistant and Google's Knowledge Graph information base to learn your viewing habits. Thus Google TV is a more advanced android TV.

1. The author should understand that Google TV also uses the same software that is being used by android TV. It is more like a version upgrade. It is like updating from the android 8th version to the android 9th version. Actually
2. Google TV is also an Android TV only with a high-end version of the software.
When you put on an Android TV the screen will show different apps that are available on that instrument and they will come in many rows. Then you have to move row by row and select the app you want to see. But when you put on Google TV, it will showcase its recommendations to you based on your past viewing history and hence selection will become easy.
3. Google TV gives more emphasis to live TV programming. Google TV will show you the guide which gives a list of various live activities that are available on Youtube and other similar channels.
4. An android phone that is linked to your Google TV can be used as a remote for your TV.

In fact, both are advanced versions and for a common TV viewer, it will not make much difference. One can decide based on their budget and liking for the appearance etc. Both are smart TVs and can work using the internet. I will say Google TV is an advanced version of Android TV. You can select any model you like based on your interest.

Android TV & Google TV both offer the same selection of smart TV apps and games. One can have voice commands with Google Assistant. They also offer media streaming, smart home controls, and casting with Chromecast. In both the systems one can access Google's Stadia cloud gaming service.

Where and how they differ is only a matter of presentation and how one can view the contents on the home page. Android TV's approach to the user is based on apps rather than personal taste. At the same time Google TV is displaying the options based on Google's machine learning, Google Assistant, and Google's Knowledge Graph information which are based on one's viewing habits. This is some type of artificial intelligence embedded in the system. Google TV is the latest fad in the smart TV segment and it is obvious that people would choose to go for it if there is no considerable price differential between the two.

Interesting thing is that Android TV which was released in 2014 is a derivative of Google's Android mobile operating system, offering access to the Google Play Store for apps and games on our TV while also giving us handy features like Google Cast support and voice control via Google Assistant. The home screen interface of the Android TV encourage content discovery by suggesting shows and movies from our apps and subscription services like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and YouTube.

Google TV came in the market in 2020 when it was launched alongside Chromecast. It offered Google powered set-top boxes that are now being sold by major manufacturers.

Companies like Sony and Bravia are already
planning to load Google TV in their products but it is not known how the old Android TVs will get a fix to get them changed to Google TV presentation, if they wished so, without spending additional money.

Some companies like
NVIDIA, Xiaomi Mi, and Sony have introduced a revamped user interface that appears similar to Google TV and more such innovations are being made in this area so that the various models could survive in the market.

In such a scenario if cost differential is not an issue then one can go for a Google TV.

Google TV and the Android TV are based on the systems operating on the smart models. While Google TV is relatively new in the market but considering the already existing functioning of of Android TV, it has lot of support of of the customers and as such it cannot be disregarded at the outright.
Switching from Android to Google TV is very much similar to upgrading an Android Smart TV for searching out attractive features for which there is the strong support of the customer's segment.
Both Google and and Android versions support the same philosophy of Android App from the Google Play Store. Both the versions can be used to play Video Games via stadia cloud. While coming to Google Media, Google can be recommended specifically over the other models but there is no connection of betterment in respect of operating system with such a change.
While looking at the Google Profile Content, it stresses the need the need to log in with the Google Account to manage the app and this becomes rather a tedious process. Moreover it plays content which is recommended for the primary account holder.