When you open up Netflix, you get get a splash page that shows the different profiles available. It is a pretty neat feature, one that Android TV (and Google TV) users have wanted for ages. Google has now revealed that personalized profiles a.k.a. multi-user support will be coming to Google TV starting next month.
Last year, Google stated that support for multiple user profiles was one of the top features on its mind but it didn’t say when the feature will be available. However, it revealed back then that it was working on a Kids Profile which began rolling out to users in March of this year.
According to The Verge, they have been informed by a Google spokesperson that multiple user support with individual profiles will be available next month starting with the Chromecast with Google TV and TCL and Sony TVs powered by Google TV. With individual profiles, recommendations, watchlists, and even Google Assistant help will be personalized. Google has also revealed that downloaded apps and credentials can be used across profiles. There is no mention of profiles coming to Android TV.
Apart from personalized profiles, Google will also roll out a separate feature called “glanceable cards”. These are small information cards that are displayed when the TV is idle. Users will see personalized information such as news, weather, and sports in addition to shortcuts to photos and podcasts.
The source also mentioned that the new mobile remote app for Google TV which was announced last month for Android will be added to the Google Home app for Android and iOS soon.
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