What is basic TV Mode on my Philips Google TV?
Published on 2022-07-09
Use basic TV on your Philips Google TV
If you choose basic TV when you set up your Philips Google TV, you can: - Finish setup faster
- Use your device without a Google Account
- Use your device without an internet connection
- Without an internet connection, your device won’t be able to use streaming services.
- Without an internet connection, your device won’t be able to get important security updates.
Some features aren't available in basic TV.
What you can do in basic TV - Watch TV through your cable service, satellite, TV tuner, or antenna with the TV app
- Play media from other inputs plugged into the TV
- Use a limited set of apps that come pre-installed on your device (IF you have connected your TV to the internet)
What you can't do in basic TV - Use services and features that require you to sign in to your Google Account
- Access your Play Library
- Install apps
- Use the Assistant to search for content
- Cast content from another device
How do I know which mode my TV is currently setup to use?
- Press the HOME button on the remote.
- If the home screen looks like the one below, with only the pre-installed apps visible and no tabs at the top, your TV is in basic TV Mode:
How do I Switch from basic TV to Google TV?
- Press the HOME button on your remote control
- Using the thumb pad, scroll down to the Google TV banner.
- Set up Google TV will be highlighted.
- Press OK on the remote control.
- A second highlighted box labeled Set up Google TV will appear.
- Press OK on the remote
- Follow the on-screen instructions to set up with the Home app or your remote. Get more help with your remote.
Tip: If you already set up Google TV, you can’t switch to basic TV. To start setup again, you can factory reset your device.
