Google pulling this app from Roku devices and TVs — here’s why

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Google pulling this app from Roku devices and TVs — here's why

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Google is taking the Google Play Movies and Television set app off of Roku devices and many smart TVs this summer. Fortunately, though, the ability to sentinel content purchased in that app is sticking effectually — in a dissimilar app. That'due south YouTube, which already collects your purchased and rented content in the "Your movies and shows" department.

Google made the announcement that this change will take place on July xv. The app will also get snapped off of LG, Roku, Samsung and Vizio smart TVs. And while the transition looks to not leave anyone out in the cold, there's a catch hither.

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Annihilation you buy in the YouTube App cannot be shared as Play Family Library purchases, though previously purchased Google Play Movies and Goggle box content volition nonetheless offer that functionality.

While this may make it seem like the Google Play Movies and TV branding is not long for this earth, it will stick around. You'll find purchases on the Google Play Movies and TV site, on the iOS app of the same name and on Android TV devices also.

Making matters more boundless, the Google Tv app for Android and the Chromecast with Google TV will be the other manner to view purchases.

Confusing, right? This feels just similar the mess surrounding Google Play Music and YouTube Music, as well as YouTube Red and YouTube Premium. Liliputing posted a screenshot of Google'southward attempt to ease the transition: some users are being offered a gift code — redeemable only on YouTube. Speaking of credit: Google Play credits volition retain their worth on YouTube.

One other annoyance: the Watchlist from Google Play Movies & TV isn't coming over to YouTube. You lot'll need to make playlists if you desire similar functionality.

You lot may take content in the "Your movies and shows" section already — fifty-fifty if you've never purchased from Google Play Movies and TV. This is where your any content gained from the Movies Anywhere (digital copies gained by redeeming codes found in Blu-ray and DVD packaging) programme is establish.

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Henry is a senior editor at Tom'south Guide covering streaming media, laptops and all things Apple, reviewing devices and services for the by half dozen-plus years. Prior to joining Tom's Guide, he reviewed software and hardware for TechRadar Pro, and interviewed artists for Patek Philippe International Magazine. He'southward also covered the wild world of professional person wrestling for Cageside Seats, interviewing athletes and other industry veterans.

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