Everything seems to indicate it Android TV update It will be one of the most important in recent years. Recently, the new versions of this Smart TV Operating System They brought so discreet news that the vast majority of users have neglected these updates.
In fact, Google himself decided last year not to launch Android 15 TV because he had very little to offer: today we continue with Android 14 TV of 2023. But it seems that this was a successful measure, since the new Android 16 TV has been loaded interesting news and even a Light change of look highly anticipated.
Subsequently, we tell you All the new that will bring Android 16 TVWhen this update arrives and which devices you will receive.
All the news of Android 16 TV
During the Google I/O 2025 conference (then published in his Blog for developers) Google revealed all the details of Android 16 TV. And one of the main news is that he will receive the New material 3 expressive design which had already raised the Android 16 version for mobile devices.
Now, the 3 expressive material will have a thinner adaptation on Android TV: It won’t be a colorful design like the mobile phone And tablets, but it will incorporate other distinctive elements of this new design language such as the visual emphasis of the most important actions of each interface, menu or app.
And in addition to the slight change of image, Android 16 TV will present them in preview New features:
- Adjustment of dynamic image settings: Presented in a technological preview “MediaqualityManager”A tool that allows apps to automatically change the profile of the image, controlling the parameters as brightness, color temperature or softer movement.
- Eclipsa audio compatibility: Eclipsa Audio arrives on Android TV, an open source space audio format developed by Google and Samsung that becomes the new Dolby Atmos rival.
- Performance optimization: Improvement of speed, consistency and efficiency of reproduction of multimedia content. There are also improvements in the reliability of HDMI-CEC and 64-bit kernel performance.
- Gemini Future Integration: Although Android 16 TV will not arrive with integrated Gemini in its launch, this artificial intelligence assistant for the recommendation on content, among other functions, should be implemented in autumn.
When Android 16 TV arrives and which devices they will receive the update
At the moment, Google did not reveal the official launch date of Android 16 TV. However, The update should arrive at the end of the year… What devices will they receive it? Well, the answer to this question is a bit complex.
To begin with, it was only confirmed that the Google TV Streamer 4K It will be the first device to receive Android 16 TV. We should wait to find out if Google will send this update to the new interrupting Chromecast with Google TV (4k y HD).
We remind you that Chromecast with Google TV 4K will receive its latest security patch in September 2025, so in theory it should not receive New system updates. On the other hand, Chromecast with Google TV (HD) has guaranteed support until September 2027, which means that this model is very likely to receive it.
However, if Google decides Update Chromecast with Google TV on Android 16 TVIt is likely that it brings this new version on both models if we take into account that the 4K version (although it is 2 years more powerful) is more powerful and better in different aspects.
Which Teles, TV Box and HDMI Dongles will update to Android TV 16? Well, this already It depends on the manufacturer of your smart TV or device. We advise you to search on Google on the support years and the number of updates that guarantee the brand of your product.
And you… Can’t you wait to update on Android 16 TV?
