Is this why Hulu is finally updating their app?
As a British consumer I lament the fact that android TV is not bigger than it is. It looks like a fantastic os and we have a Chromecast but have never gone as far as an Android TV box. I hope it gets really popular in the US as a result of this. It makes so much more sense than each TV OEM making their own os.
I wish it began a long time ago by being apart of Chromecast or another 1st party Google device in the 50-70 range. Casting was fun at first but the novelty has worn off for me and a lot of other people. I think most people want a UI on their TV when browsing and not be forced to be glued to their phone for that.
I wish Google fully committed to Android TV years ago instead of treating it like the red headed step child and instead making Chromecast their primary TV device. I really like how open Android TV is, it's like having a TV box with PC capabilities. It just sucks not having access to more apps or all apps that other devices like Roku or Fire TV does.
I love it. Does this mean the floodgates have opened for Android tv app development and support also?
I really think Android TV could be the long term winner in the TV space.
It is great for TV makers, because its one less thing for them to custom dev.
It is great for OTT providers, because they can use it to push there service on Set-top box, while letting users still get Netflix, Youtube, etc.
It is great for Nerd because it allows devices like Nvida shield to be made. Which is basically the best streaming box of the last 5 years. (debatable, but when you look at the full feature list. its hard to argue.)