Google TV expands smart Home Panel to TV sets and streaming devices

Home Panel on Google TV provides live views for Nest camera, and notifications for Nest Doorbells
An undated image of Google TV. — The Keyword
An undated image of Google TV. — The Keyword

After announcing the Home Panel to the Google TV Streamer and Chromecast eralier this month. The latest smart Home Panel feature has been introduced to the Google TV sets from Hisense, TCL, and other renowned brands, according to 9to5Google. 

It’s one of the best features that will let users to easily manipulate their smart home devices including fans, lights, thermostats, and more.

The Home Panel on Google TV also provides live views for the Nest camera and notifications for the Nest Doorbells which is quite amazing. However, it’s less efficient in contrast to the Google Home app, but it’s convenient. 

Read more: Google TV Freeplay integrates SEVEN latest channels

Home Panel feature is now live on Hisense TVs with Google TV, and even several reports suggested that the feature has been spotted on Xiaomi set-top boxes and more too. 

Moreover, the functionality of this feature in smart home devices is similar to others except the capability to map the option to a dedicated button available in Google TV Streamer is missing. 

If you have not yet received the Home Panel feature, check out the Quick Settings panel, access it by a long-press on the home button.