Google TVs

Don’t let the broad array of smart Google TV choices overwhelm you – picking the right Google TV boils down to identifying your personal needs and preferences.

First, it’s crucial to consider the size of the new Google television you want. If you're planning to place this TV in a family room or home theater setup, then a larger model, such as a 65” to 84” TV, could be a worthwhile investment. However, if you’re furnishing a smaller space, like a bedroom or kitchen, look at the more compact 33” to 54” Google TVs.

Next, choose the image resolution you want. If you have a 4K Blu-ray disk collection or you use 4K streaming options, then a 4K Google TV is the obvious choice. But if you are not watching 4K content, why spend extra for the increased pixel count? The same goes for refresh rates (shown in Hertz). Video games usually benefit from higher refresh rates, but TV shows and films are limited by the lower frames-per-second rates at which they were shot.

A Google smart TV, like every smart TV, connects directly to the internet. That’s what sets a smart TV apart from a traditional one. This connectivity makes it easy to connect to streaming services without the need for an additional device, like Google Chromecast.

However, while many users connect their Google television to streaming apps of their choice and leave it at that, you actually have many options for how you can access content via your Google TV. You might want to hook up a DVD or Blu-ray player. You might even choose to set up a TV antenna so that you can access local TV channels to watch sports and other free network television content.

With Google Assistant accessible in your TV, you can even control various smart Google devices through your TV. If you are buying an outdoor Google TV, then you need to make sure your signal remains strong in your backyard or wherever you place the television.