Google TV lets you stream movies and shows on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Hulu, and more. The versatile streaming platform helps you control your smart home devices and cast content from mobile devices to your TV. TheGoogle TVoperating system comes pre-installed on most new smart TVs from brands including TCL and Sony.

The variety of streaming services makes it difficult to keep track of the content you want to watch. Google’s Watchlist option offers a convenient way to save the list of films and TV shows. Just make sure to sign in to your Google account. We show you how to manage your Watchlist on any device.

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How to use Google TV

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How to get relevant recommendations

Google TV’sFor youtab features a carousel of the latest releases and themed content. Under it is theTop picks for yousection, which includes movies and TV shows that Google thinks you’ll like.

Google TV uses content from your Watchlist to recommend new TV series and films. you’re able to teach it to show you relevant options by adding titles to your Watchlist. If you’re on Google Search and find something you’ve watched and liked, selectAlready Watched.

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How to add content to your Google TV Watchlist

You can curate a list of movies and TV shows you want to watch later by adding them to your Watchlist. The list syncs across all devices linked to your Google account.

If you’re looking for a movie on Google Search, you might not get the correct result because it shares its name with a person or video game. verify to add the word “movie” after the name for better results.

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Adding a title to your Watchlist in a web browser

You can manage your Watchlist from a browser on your desktop or phone. Here’s how:

Adding a title to your Watchlist in the Google TV app

Here’s how to manage your content in the Google TV app:

Adding a title to your Watchlist on a Google TV device

You can add content to your Watchlist on Google TV if you come across something you like while browsing theFor youtab. Here’s how:

Irrespective of the device you use, any changes you make to your Watchlist are reflected on all devices associated with your Google account. If there are multiple user profiles on your Google TV, verify you select the correct one.

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How to find your Google TV Watchlist

There are many ways to access your Google TV Watchlist after adding your favorite shows and movies.

Accessing your Watchlist on a web browser

Accessing your Watchlist in the Google TV app

Accessing your Watchlist on a Google TV device

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How to delete your Google TV Watchlist history

You can unclutter your Watchlist history by deleting items. Here’s how:

Deleting your Watchlist history from a web browser

Deleting your Watchlist history in the Google TV app

Deleting your Watchlist history on a Google TV device

If you can’t delete a title from your Google TV Watchlist, remove it in a web browser.

Stay on top of your favorite TV shows and movies

Google TV’s Watchlist feature offers a convenient way to bookmark content you want to see across multiple devices. The platform’s intuitive UI makes navigating and finding new shows easy. Level up your viewing experience with theseGoogle TV tips and tricks. Although it comes preloaded with many handy apps, you can expand your library by trying out some of the bestGoogle TV apps.

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