Google TV Streamer Gets 219MB Update, Adding Thread 1.4 and April 2026 Security Patches
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Updated · Android Authority · Jun 10
Google TV Streamer Gets 219MB Update, Adding Thread 1.4 and April 2026 Security Patches
2 articles · Updated · Android Authority · Jun 10
Summary
UTTK.260317.003 is the Google TV Streamer’s first major 2026 OTA, moving the device from an October 2025 build to the April 2026 security patch level.
Thread 1.4 is the key hidden upgrade, adding a “Share Thread network credentials” option that lets users generate a local QR code on the TV to onboard compatible devices.
That change standardizes credential sharing across Thread networks, replacing a finicky setup process for third-party apps and devices joining an existing mesh.
Thread 1.4 also standardizes local-cloud interactions, which can cut response latency and reduce random smart-home device dropouts, strengthening the Streamer’s role as a home hub.