- Google Duo for Android TV will be available in beta soon.
- All you need is a television with a camera, either built in or via USB.
- It should be ready in the "coming weeks".
Google's efforts to bring video chatting to your living room go beyond Meet support for Chromecast and smart displays like the Nest Hub Max.
The company plans to launch Google Duo as a beta feature on Android TV in the "coming weeks". You will need either a built-in camera or a USB camera to start chatting. However, it supports both standard and group calls.
Duo is already available on the Nest Hub Max, as well as Android mobile devices, iOS, and computers over the web.
Google Duo on Android TV
As you can imagine, Google characterizes this as a solution for everyday conversations rather than a work-oriented meet. This is to meet friends and family when you don't want to hold your phone or sit in front of your computer.
Continue reading: How to use Google Duo
It's not certain when Duo will exit beta. It may take a while to polish up the calling feature. However, this can be vital if you're stuck at home during the pandemic and prefer Duo to keep in touch.
Video chat options on televisions are relatively rare. Skype, for example, discontinued its TV app in 2016. In that light, if you have an Android TV (or an Android TV media hub) and don't mind spending a little extra on equipment, this could easily be the best choice for couch video calling.
