02-01-2022 10:35 AM
Hello,
I recently bought a Chromecast with Google TV, and I really like it. When using the Google Assistant (by pressing the black button on the remote and speaking to it), sometimes I get a locked results. For instance, if I say, 'Home Town', it'll take me to a list of Home Town shows, but they all have a locked symbol, and when I click on a show , it only gives me information about it, but it won't enable me to watch that show. If I want to watch it, I'll have to go to Discovery Plus, and navigate to that show.
Any idea how I could start watching directly from the google assistant results?
Thanks!
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02-04-2022 12:13 PM
If you're a subscriber to these various services you'll need to link those accounts within settings. Did you follow the setup flow? It's kinda obvious and hard to miss as the system suggests you add services. Some services still need to be logged into if you use an app and there isn't an option built-in. Services won't just work after adding your Google account.
02-03-2022 10:53 AM
Hi @YaronReich, those shows being generated by a generic search pulls up anything that's accessible. If it has a lock on it that means it's behind a paywall (subscription service). If you want to watch any program with a lock you'll have to pay, so there's no way to just go watch it because it shows in search results.
02-03-2022 03:16 PM
Thank you. The few items I tried to search for, I'm subscribed to. (such as 'Home Town' which is part of Discovery Plus).
02-04-2022 12:13 PM
If you're a subscriber to these various services you'll need to link those accounts within settings. Did you follow the setup flow? It's kinda obvious and hard to miss as the system suggests you add services. Some services still need to be logged into if you use an app and there isn't an option built-in. Services won't just work after adding your Google account.
02-06-2022 06:35 AM
I'll try it. Thank you!
02-10-2022 08:38 AM
Hey there,
Did you have any more questions or need any additional help?
Thank you,
Jeran
02-17-2022 09:29 AM
Hey there,
Did you have any more questions or need any additional help? If not, I'll go ahead and lock up this thread in 24 hours.
Just checking up,
Jeran
02-21-2022 11:31 AM
Hey there!
We haven't heard back from YaronReich, and it's been a few days, so I'm locking the thread. As always, feel free to make a new thread if you have any more questions or concerns.
Thank you for your help, GothamNY!
Best regards,
Jeran