Written By Priya Singh
Google TV to soon come with a self-charging, battery-free remote
Notably, it is unclear when this self-charging remote might actually launch with a Google TV product.
Published By: Priya Singh | Published: Jan 13, 2023, 08:35 PM (IST)
Highlights
- The panel used in the remote uses light sources to convert that energy into electricity that can charge the battery within the device.
- It is unclear when this self-charging remote might actually launch with a Google TV product.
- Last year, the tech giant started rolling out 'personalised profiles' for its users on Google TV.
TW Electronics, the UK-based company behind the reference remote used on most Android TV and Google TV devices in recent years, has introduced a new design of the remote that includes a photovoltaic panel at the bottom that allows for self-charging of the battery. 
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“Excited to announce the launch of a self-charging, battery-free #remotecontrol powered by indoor light. Developed with #Exeger, the device is #GoogleTV ready and easily integrated into your existing system,” TW Electronics tweeted. Also Read: Google Nano Banana 2 released: What’s new, how to make images, and where to try it
According to 9to5Google, the panel used in the remote uses light sources to convert that energy into electricity that can charge the battery within the device. Also Read: Google apologises after racist slur appears in BAFTA news push notification: Here’s what happened
In recent years, self-charging remotes from brands like Samsung have been introduced, and Amazon is expected to be working on incorporating the technology into its next Fire TV remote.
Excited to announce the launch of a self charging, battery free #remotecontrol powered by indoor light. Developed with #Exeger,the device is #GoogleTV ready and easily integrated into your existing system. Get in touch with us for more details.#CES2023 #solarpower pic.twitter.com/pO1bycCC2b
— TW Electronics (Newbury) Ltd (@NewburyTw) January 12, 2023
However, it is unclear when this self-charging remote might actually launch with a Google TV product, said the report.
Last year, the tech giant started rolling out ‘personalised profiles’ for its users on Google TV.
The new Google TV profiles let users enjoy their own personalised space with their Google Account.
“As you watch TV, your profile takes into account your interests and preferences to help you discover more of what’s out there for you. And for the little ones, you can always set up a kids profile to help them access a fun collection of movies and shows under your guidance,” the company said in a blogpost.
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