Updated
Updated · 9to5Google · Jun 23
Google TV Streamer Update Adds Home Speaker Support, Thread 1.4 Ahead of $25 Prime Day Discount
Updated
Updated · 9to5Google · Jun 23

Google TV Streamer Update Adds Home Speaker Support, Thread 1.4 Ahead of $25 Prime Day Discount

2 articles · Updated · 9to5Google · Jun 23

Summary

  • Google’s latest TV Streamer update adds Google Home Speaker audio output, letting users pair the new Gemini speakers for spatial surround-sound audio before the speakers launch later this week.
  • UTTK.260317.003 also upgrades the device to Thread 1.4 and adds QR-based sharing of Thread network credentials through Settings > Network & Internet.
  • The release includes the April 2026 security patch plus bug fixes and performance improvements, with installation available through Settings > System > About > System update.
  • Amazon is currently discounting the Google TV Streamer by $25 for Prime Day, giving the software refresh a retail boost as Google expands its smart-home integration.

Insights

Why buy Google's streamer when a rival offers key smart features for half the price?
Is Google's new AI audio support enough to fix its TV platform's core flaws?
Is this update a true user upgrade or a gateway for more data collection and ads?