Google. Although this is the first time it's been built directly into Android, controlling a TV via a phone is nothing new. Google has long offered similar functionality with its Android TV remote ...

The biggest perk to Google TV on TCL’s TV over a third-party dongle is the storage. TCL includes 24GB of storage on its 6-Series TV, which is four times the amount you’ll find on most Android ...

TCL has included a fairly traditional remote with the 5-Series: candybar-shaped, with a circular d-pad, a few buttons for managing Google TV, four service shortcuts, and volume controls on the side.

TCL’s 6-Series Google TV — model R646 — combines bright, ... Also baffling: the remote control lacks a button for switching inputs; this can only be done by pulling up the quick panel, ...

TCL's new 5- and 6-Series 4K TVs now offer a second choice in software: Google TV. These new models also come with HDR10+ and better support for HDMI 2.1.

After announcing it would be bringing Google TVs at CES, TCL has formally introduced the newest members of its 5- and 6-Series which are powered by the search giant's operating system instead of Roku.