There are more than a few catches if you go this route.

Google TV, the search giant’s latest attempt at TV software, will include a new “Basic TV” mode that strips out a TV’s smart features in favor of providing simple access to live TV and HDMI inputs, ...

The Google TV system will support a "basic TV" mode that strips out apps, voice control and other smart features, leaving customers with a more traditional TV experience, according to a Wednesday ...

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Google TV is Google’s upcoming platform for television sets, and as smart as it will be, it’ll also reportedly feature a dumbed down basic mode that removes all of the key smart features. This ...

The new Google TV is a fine smart TV interface, but when it gets integrated into some TV sets later this year, its best feature might be that you can turn it off. A report from 9to5Google details an ...

Google TV will reportedly arrive on TVs with a Basic TV option. This mode will strip the smart TV of its apps, services, and other features. When buying a new TV there’s a high chance the display will ...