Open Launcher for Google TV

Open Launcher for Google TV Free App

Rated 4.53/5 (304) —  Free Android application by ENTERTAILION LLC

About Open Launcher for Google TV

The ultimate Google TV launcher. The Open Launcher app is an alternative to the default home launcher app provided by Google TV.

The user interface consists of rows of your favorite apps which you can customize. It also includes a special row at the bottom for the most recent apps launched.

Features:
- More room for organizing your favorite apps
- Support for grouping of apps, web apps, channels and web sites
- Quick access to recent apps
- Supports fast D-pad navigation
- Overlay design that displays more of live TV
- Direct access to browser bookmarks and history
- Direct access to Spotlight web apps
- Displays current weather (USA only)
- Various customizable settings
- Change wallpaper

Instructions:
- To add an app: Use the D-pad arrow keys to select any row other than the "Recent Apps" row. Press Menu and select "Add App". You can select the current row or enter the name for a new row. Then select the app you want to add.
- To add a Spotlight web app: Select any row other than the "Recent Apps" row. Press Menu and select "Add Spotlight Web App". You can select the current row or enter the name for a new row. Then select the web app you want to add.
- To add a TV channel as a favorite (Google TV only provides channel data for USA): Go to live TV, press Menu, select Save and then "Add channel to home screen". Type in the channel number or name. Select the channel from the list and press OK.
- To add a web site as a favorite: Load the site in the Chrome browser. Press Menu, select Save and then "Add to home screen". Confirm the web site details and select the OK button.
- To add a web site to bookmarks: Add bookmark in Chrome and then use Bookmarks app.
- To uninstall an app: Select All Apps, then long click on the app you want to uninstall.
- To use a personal photo as the wallpaper: Launch the Photos app and view the photo fullscreen. Press the Menu button and select "Set as wallpaper".

Limitations:
- Widgets are not supported.
- The icons provided by Google TV for bookmarks and for TV channel icons are low-res. In some cases, TV channels have generic icons.

Permissions:
Get Tasks - needed to determine which recent apps have been launched.
Read History Bookmarks - to provide quick access to browser bookmarks.
Expand Status Bar - to display notifications.
Course Location - to determine zip code for weather data.
Internet - to download weather data.
External storage - to cache images
Wallpaper - to change the system wallpaper

The code for this app is open sourced at: https://github.com/entertailion/Open-Launcher-for-GTV

Problems:
Please email us at feedback@openlauncher.com; we cannot reply to comments or Android error reports and many reported problems require that we ask for more details in order to fix.

How to Download / Install

Download and install Open Launcher for Google TV version 1.6 on your Android device!
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Android package: com.entertailion.android.launcher, download Open Launcher for Google TV.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
- Change row name
- Bug fixes
More downloads  Open Launcher for Google TV reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads

What are users saying about Open Launcher for Google TV

F70%
by F####:

it's 2016 -- almost 17 and i'm still using my logitech revue -- sort of ... this app makes it so much better. I can have everything on my homescreen and not just a few shortcuts to some apps with the default screen.

Z70%
by Z####:

This should be the default launcher. don`t delay, install today!

L70%
by L####:

This great App allows to use everyone of my 14 android devices to their ultimate potential in an efficient and precise way. Much faster than the home app that comes with regular but arcaic android marshmellow or nougat.

Z70%
by Z####:

havent played around w the app too much. i like it so far. clean look and better than stock vizio launcher.

K70%
by K####:

stock on my outdated Sony GTV. Makes me not hate it so much.

Z70%
by Z####:

widgets, color customizations for the default icons, etc. looks like its abandonware though, unfortunately.

V70%
by V####:

Much prefer this launcher over the garbage my TV came with. Just needs a decent refresh. Looks like it hasn't been touched in 2 years according to the github repository.

M70%
by M####:

Open Launcher is a great alternative. The launcher responds quickly and I have not experienced any freezing or force stops. It still looks a lot like the stock launcher but it makes it much easier to organize your apps. The settings can seem quite complicated in the beginning and the look is forgettable but it certainly worth getting for its responsivness.

C70%
by C####:

A launcher that knows its place on the TV. It sits in a space at the bottom of the screen, allowing the running app or video feed to show on the rest.

K70%
by K####:

its clean and efficient

Z70%
by Z####:

Does a good job without getting in the way.

Z70%
by Z####:

this has made my google tv usable with this great launcher

Z70%
by Z####:

Really like this app has made my sony box easier and more fun to use. Looks cool as well...Stay Smiling.

Y70%
by Y####:

very smooth, easy to use

C70%
by C####:

A GTV Must have!!

Z70%
by Z####:

a change to the stock launcher and gives links to other net tv channels

Z70%
by Z####:

Allows for a great deal more flexibilty than the oem.

Z70%
by Z####:

my only problem is how to delete bookmarks.

U70%
by U####:

much better than stock launcher. but needs more widgets

D70%
by D####:

Love it. I hope in the future it will be possible to 'theme' it, as in different colors, icons, ...

Z70%
by Z####:

I installed this app in hopes of removing other problems. While not all were eliminated, my GTV is performing better now. I like the layout. The only thing I dislike is that I can't use the mouse to choose between apps & bookmarks (& other items). Once I am at the desired section, I can use the mouse.

X70%
by X####:

First off, I love this launcher. I installed it on my 24" Sony Google TV at the office, and installed it on my three Vizio Co-Stars at home as well. It has so many options like adding Spotlight webpages and many ways to organize the apps. The weather info is nice as well. There are three things I would like to see in future updates tho. First: I'd also like to see an option to have the "home" bar show up on the side like the original Co-Star "home" bar. And second: the option to put widgets on the "home" screen would just be the icing on the cake. And third: make this app work with the new UGOOS UT3 Android TV device which has HDMI in like GoogleTV. Just bought one and I'd love to use this app on it. Thanks for making an amazing launcher app, and I look forward to future updates.

M70%
by M####:

muy buena aplicacion...y tiene mucha variedad ..recomendable

M70%
by M####:

it would be aesome if the weather widget could be set manually... also if other widgets could be added. keep up the great work.

D70%
by D####:

1. definately needs widgets 2. maybe some scrolling effects when changing rows transitions. but thats just a suggestion. the only thing holdimg it back is the wigets. i still have installed but not using. waiting for the widgets hopefully. thanks

G70%
by G####:

Only one suggestion, sync settings across multiple Google TVs. You guys rock!

A70%
by A####:

it gives you a refreshing new look. It gives you a bit more flexibility with menus, and features. i like it,is what i use know. would like to see more features though, but GTV is limited.

Q70%
by Q####:

Open Launcher is a huge improvement over the Revue default launcher. Faster navigation, easier native and web app access, and a must have for Google TV.

Q70%
by Q####:

The configuration was slightly confusing at first, but that may have more to do with the LG remote I was using than the app itself. The LG home screen would generally lag and cause any active media to freeze for a moment. This is a much smoother and cleaner interface than the stock LG option. Thank you for providing an alternative!

Q70%
by Q####:

using it as my launcher on my sony nsz-gs7. better than the original. missing widgets, but not a big deal

T70%
by T####:

This has been a nice home replacement for my Logitec Revue. Thanks

Q70%
by Q####:

it would be aesome if the weather widget could be set manually... also if other widgets could be added. keep up the great work.

Q70%
by Q####:

works on the vizio costar betterthan the sto;k launcher

N70%
by N####:

widgets, color customizations for the default icons, etc. looks like its abandonware though, unfortunately.

Q70%
by Q####:

i like the nice clean display. would be nice if the weather part worked in canada

Q70%
by Q####:

I use this on my Vizio Co Star. Very easy to use and looks great. the only issue I have is I cant turn my co star off I have to unplug it.

U70%
by U####:

I've tried other launchers that would work on my Revue, but none of them seemed like they were written with Google TV in mind. This is the first one that I can actually replace the stock launcher with. Thanks so much!

T70%
by T####:

I like the weather, clock, the video signal not being faded out, and the navigation style at the bottom!

U70%
by U####:

To whoever coded this app thank you , you made my long in the tooth Logitech Revue ...refreshed again , it also made getting thru my apps my easier and user friendly....thank you for taking the time to write this app...and then give it away for free.

U70%
by U####:

I didn't think I needed a launcher for my Google TV, but I like to try new things out once in a while. I installed Open Launcher but didn't make it the default, figuring I'd just be uninstalling it soon anyway. Three days later, I changed my mind and made it the default. One of my favorite features is the fact that when I'm choosing an app to run, the show I'm watching is still running and visible. Very wll done app.


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