Google, backlit remotes and the TV Streamer

Google TV Streamer's latest update hints at a future with backlit remotes
The latest update reveals code for three backlight modes: "Never" (always off), "Standard" (lights up for five seconds after a button press), and "Scheduled" (same as Standard but only between 6 PM and 6 AM).
Google TV Streamer (4K) to Reportedly Get a New Remote With Backlit Controls Soon
Supported Google TV remotes may also have a dedicated button for toggling the backlit controls, as per the report.
Google TV Streamer gets its first update of 2025
Google has released the first update of 2025 for its TV Streamer, fixing some bugs and improving the performance.
Google TV Streamer update just dashed the hopes of audiophiles
A new update has rolled out for the Google TV Streamer. The update has removed two of the listed detected audio formats.
Google TV's latest update adds a secret feature that could hint towards new hardware
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First Google TV Streamer update of 2025 rolling out
The first Google TV Streamer update of 2025 is now rolling out and it's a more sizable download, though the release
Google is working on a brighter future for Google TV remotes
New code suggests that Google could be working to make backlit remotes a standard feature on Google TV devices.
Google TV update hints at improved backlit remote support: Here’s what it likely means
A recent Google TV Streamer update has revealed Google is improving native support for backlit remotes on its TV platform and suggests we may see more backlit remote options for Google TV devices in the future.
Google TV update preps support for scheduling the backlight on some remotes
Revealed in the latest Google TV Streamer update, Google is adding better support for backlit remotes to its TV
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Google TV Streamer 4K: A Game-Changer for Your Home Entertainment Setup?
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Google Store stops selling Chromecast with Google TV
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Google TV Streamer update seemingly kills Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD formats for good
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Google TV just lost some more of its free streaming channel, but it's not all bad news
We’re saying goodbye to some seasonal Christmas channels, including Xumo Holiday Movie Channel, Xumo Holiday Classics, and Xumo Christian Christmas – all of which arrived in t ...
Google TV axes more free TV channels from Freeplay
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Google TV loses free channels yet again, but also adds some back
Here’s what you need to know. As of December 2024, Google TV Freeplay had grown its catalog to a list of over 170 free streaming channels. That was thanks in part to several new additions ...