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The TV streamer is the Go-TO entertainment device for Tech giant Google Now that the Chromecast is no longer sold as new. As such, more and more users will switch to this media box, which was launched last year.
If you are, then you want to get the most out of your streaming device and navigation is one of the best ways to switch off time by scrolling your TV operating system. Fortunately, Google has designed a shortcut to do that exactly.
What is the Google TV streamer quick button?
You can find the adjustable button for the Google TV streamer at the bottom of the remote control on the right – it has a star icon on it. See below:
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The same button is not available on Chromecasts.
When you first set your Google TV streamer, the device asks you to assign this button to your chosen position. However, if you were in a hurry to stream your favorite Netflix show (and I can’t blame you if so), then you might have been brought by this step.
Here you can read how you can change the button and what you can assign it to.
How to set your Google TV streamer -snel button
Once your Google TV streamer is completely switched on, hold the Star button for 1 to 2 seconds until the page with the title ‘Making a quick coupling’ appears.
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You can also find this button by going to Settings> Remotes & Accessories> Set Remote buttons and then click on ‘Adjustable button’.
As soon as you are on the page, you have three core options to choose from. If you have selected the person you want, make sure you confirm your choice by pressing ‘Making shortcut’.
There is no limit to how often you can assign this button.
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Assign the Google TV Streamer Sortcut button for your Smart Home
The Google TV streamer was the first Google Entertainment device that could be integrated into your Smart Home ecosystem, although older Chromecasts have also been given this function since then.
If you assign the button for this, the starting panel is automatically opened on the right side of your TV, the screen can cover.
The starting panel can be used to operate any device registered on the Google Home app on your smartphone – this includes products with material support. This includes smart lighting such as nanoleaf, thermostats, doorbell cameras such as nest, ditches, plugs, vacuum cleaners, TVs and speakers.
From there you can switch on and off devices and arrange certain elements – for example, you can switch the brightness of your smart lighting.
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Assign the Google TV Streamer Sortcut button for your favorite app
If you are not the largest adoptur of Smart Home devices, you would rather use the quick button to quickly navigate to your favorite streaming service or app.
The remote control already contains quick buttons for Netflix and YouTube, but you can assign your custom button to any other installed Smart TV app, including Disney+, Max, Twitch, Tiktok, Prime Video, Hulu, Spotify and more – the apps will vary in which country you are in it.
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Assign the Google TV Streamer Sortcut button for HDMI inputs
Finally, you can use the quick button to switch between entrances for your TV. This is especially useful if you have linked a soundbar or you want to switch to another TV interface.
Chromecast Remotes contained a button that was only devoted to this goal.
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