Google, backlit remotes

Google TV's latest update adds a secret feature that could hint towards new hardware
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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 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 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 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
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.
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