HughJanusAug 17, 2023

Google removed the keyboard from the TV app; now required to use voice or your mobile device.

https://lemmy.ml/post/3469999

Google removed the keyboard from the TV app; now required to use voice or your mobile device. - Lemmy

Show threadLastSprinklesAug 17, 2023
Genuine question, can you explain why this is an issue? You’ve got to type something in either way…
Show thread520
This is an issue because there was nothing wrong with using the remote's d-pad to operate the OSK.
Aug 17, 2023 at 4:51pmWeb
Show threadLastSprinklesAug 17, 2023
Ah right, but how is it a privacy issue?
Show thread520Aug 17, 2023
It forces you to sign into your Google account on your TV and link it to your phone. Previously, you could technically get away with not doing that, even though it was a PITA.