How to set up and stream with your Google TV device — 7 easy steps

Google TV dongles have come into the news lately as being a thing of the past, but plenty of us still use this miraculous little device to make our dumb TV’s smart and connect to our wider Google Home ecosystem. So, knowing how to set one up is still crucial.

The compact device plugs into your TV’s HDMI port and lets you access streaming services, app, and content. The newer Google TV Streamer (4K) is more of a set-top box, ditching the traditional dongle design. It also features a 22% faster processor, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage, so it’s definitely an upgrade.

In this guide we’ll explain how to properly set up both types of streaming device, so you’ll be watching all your favorite shows in no time.