Watchlist Not Adding or Removing Movies

[TheSlavin]

Since the updated homepage rolled out last week, the watchlist can no longer be modified. Deleting data from the system Google TV app reverts to previous layout and the watchlist under library works without issue. However, once it updates back to the new la

[jennyjohn235]

It looks like this issue started after the latest Google TV update — several users have mentioned that the new homepage layout temporarily breaks the ability to modify or sync the Watchlist. The good news is that reverting to the previous layout or clearing cache/data in the Google TV app (Settings → Apps → Google TV → Storage → Clear Cache & Data) restores the function for most people.

If the issue returns after updating, it’s likely tied to the rollout of the new UI, and Google’s already aware of it. Keeping your app updated and sending feedback directly from the app menu can help flag it faster for fixes.

[sicsacol]

Hi all,

Thanks for posting in the community. I'm sorry to hear that since the last Google TV update, your Watchlist can no longer be modified or synced on your Google Streaming device. I understand how concerning this must be because this issue can be temporarily resolved if you revert to the previous layout by deleting the data or clearing the cache. I appreciate the detailed information you've shared and your troubleshooting efforts. No worries, I'd be more than glad to help you find a solution.

• When the homepage updates, does the issue occur immediately, or does it take some time for the Watchlist to become unmodifiable?
• Does the Watchlist work at all after the homepage update, or is it completely unresponsive?
• Is this issue happening across all your Google TV-enabled devices, or only on specific ones (e.g., Chromecast, Sony TV, etc.)?
• Have you tried using voice commands to modify the Watchlist? Does that work?

Please let me know the answer to these questions. 

Cheers,
Jonathan

[TheSlavin]

Good day. Please see responses below. Of additional note, issue persists after August Security update installed 10/14/2025 and impacts watchlist of additional profiles when added for testing. The onine google save collection has my main watchlist (Search Watchlist) and a much smaller Google TV Watchlist, and the TV app list is a combination of these two. 

• When the homepage updates, does the issue occur immediately, or does it take some time for the Watchlist to become unmodifiable?
1. The issue occurs immediately after homepage update, and matches with current list found in Google TV App, and Search Watchlist found at https://www.google.com/interests/saved/. Both of those can be modified but will not reflect on Google TV with the new layout.
• Does the Watchlist work at all after the homepage update, or is it completely unresponsive?
1. The watchlist can be navigated, and icons for watched watchlist, and like can all be interacted with; however, the item will remain on the watchlist and show unchecked.  
• Is this issue happening across all your Google TV-enabled devices, or only on specific ones (e.g., Chromecast, Sony TV, etc.)?
1. Google TV Streamer is only active device with this layout.
• Have you tried using voice commands to modify the Watchlist? Does that work?
1. Issue persists.

[ezpzz]

Seeing similar issues still even after the latest update today. The watchlist on the Google TV streamer does not refresh with the new layout.  The only work around I have found is to go to my profile and enable app only mode, then turn it back off. This will get the watchlist to refresh to current a single time but then the issue remains where it will never refresh again without doing the app only mode work around.

[sicsacol]

Hi all,

Thanks for your responses and for the detailed information you've shared. I appreciate that you've taken the time to answer the previous questions. Here are the troubleshooting steps that can help resolve the issue:

• Clear Cache and Data on Google TV App For Android TV/Google TV:
• Go to Settings > Apps > Google TV > Storage & Cache.
• Tap Clear Cache and then Clear Data. For Mobile App:
• Go to Settings on your phone > Apps > Google TV > Storage > Clear Cache and Clear Data.
• Since the issue affects additional profiles when added for testing, try testing with a new profile or the main profile only to check if the issue is specific to those test profiles.
• Ensure that both your Google TV app and your Google TV-enabled device are up to date.

Please keep me posted on how it goes.

Cheers,
Jonathan

[ezpzz]

Hi,

I tried clearing all caches, other profiles, and making sure it is up to date. The watchlist works fine on mobile as it always has. It continues to not refresh on the streamer unless you turn on app only mode then turn it back off. Otherwise it stays the same regardless of what you do.

[sicsacol]

Hi @ezpzz,

Thanks for your update and for the information you've shared. I encourage you to submit feedback directly from your device. In the Google TV app or device menu, choose Send feedback and describe the issue ("Watchlist cannot add/remove after recent update"). Providing as much detail as possible when prompted will really help our team investigate this further.

Please let me know once you're done. 

Sincerely,
Jonathan