An Android TV offers great entertainment. You can watch your favorite movies, shows, sports, and more through various apps. But did you know that Android TVs can also be used for video calls? By connecting a camera and microphone to your TV or Android TV box, you can set it up for audio and video calls. Google Meet is one app that makes video calling easy on Android TV, although it may soon no longer be supported on the platform.
An analysis of an APK file hints that Google Meet might soon be discontinued on the Android TV platform
Android Authority first reported today that Google Meet might be nearing the end of its run on the Android TV platform. This news comes from AssembleDebug, a well-known code expert, who discovered clues in the latest update for Google Meet. The code strings suggest the app may soon be discontinued on Android TV.
During the APK teardown, certain code strings were discovered that suggest Google Meet may soon be removed from Android TV. One message states, “Soon you won’t be able to use Google Meet on your Android TV to make calls. Click below for alternatives and to learn more.” Another message reads, “Meet on Android TV is going away.” These messages specifically mention the term “deprecation.”
Google has not yet confirmed this information
Are you wondering how the deprecation of the Google Meet app on Android TV will affect you? The code clearly shows that once it’s deprecated, you won’t be able to make calls using Google Meet. Additionally, if you use it for work, hosting meetings won’t be an option soon. The app will be completely removed.
But don’t worry! The code also includes the phrase “Click below for alternatives.” This suggests that when Google Meet is deprecated, you might have other apps available for audio and video calls.
However, Google hasn’t mentioned this change in their documentation for setting up Google Meet calls. It’s possible the company hasn’t updated it yet, and there’s no official confirmation about the deprecation. We’ll have to wait and see if Google decides to remove the Meet app from Android TV.