Very simple don’t need to use google tv u can even use an old tv without any smart is in it since raspberry pi is the machine running or even an old computer monitor, but I recommend a tv size to price ratio. Essentially you will flash android 15 onto a spare raspberry pi place your ir frame onto your tv and setup your new “android device” as normal.
For a finishing touch you could build a shadow box around your tv when down to make it look more clean like this:
But looking around for a replacement for my own aging RPi, I’m not seeing the value in that line. For less money, I’ve seen much better single-board computers, both new and used. It’s kind of a shame. The RPi is what got me into HA in the first place.
I agree. RPI was better before the price increase. I still use them for their low-power, 24/7 compute capabilities, as Ryzen NUCs would be too expensive and power-hungry. While RPI isn’t for serious compute, I was surprised my RPI5 could run a local LLM, hinting at the potential of more powerful NUCs.
