Google Assistant adds native support for TVs, set-top boxes, and media remotes

Many have already implemented it, but it's now available for all device makers

Google Assistant already supports more than 60 device types, from smart lights and thermostats to more eccentric ones like dehydrators, pergolas, or fireplaces. Now it's officially adding three new ones: TVs, media remotes, and set-top boxes.

You may be thinking that Assistant has already been able to control these for years, and you're right. Support for the Nvidia Shield, Logitech Harmony remotes, DISH Hopper DVRs, Android TVs, Sling box, and more has been rolling out since 2018.

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