Google TV Streamer Kicks Off 2025 with Major Update and Security Boost

First Google TV Streamer Update of 2025 Rolling Out

The first significant update for the Google TV Streamer in 2025 is now being rolled out, bringing a range of improvements and security enhancements. The UTTK.241210.003 update (from UTT3.240625.001) is a 329 MB download, which is notably larger than the previous 35.35 MB update from November.

Key Changes:

• Security Patch Level: Updated to January 2025 (from August 2024).
• Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements: The update includes unspecified bug fixes and performance enhancements, similar to Chromecast updates.
• Voice Remote Update: Firmware version upgraded from 1.00 to 1.02 to address issues with Dolby Atmos getting stuck and improve the detection of connected webcams.

Additional Notes:

• Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio: These codecs are no longer listed as detected after the update.
• Installation: To apply the update, users should reboot their Google TV Streamer after it is available. The update can be checked for in Settings > System > About > System Update.

This update has not yet been reflected on Google’s official firmware version and release notes page, but user reports indicate that it significantly improves device functionality.