Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Google's New Google TV Remote: Solar-Powered for Sustainability
Google is making a new remote for its Google TV devices that charges using indoor light, helping the environment and making it more convenient for users.
This remote uses special solar cells that work well even in low light.
It's not available yet, but other companies have also made solar-powered remotes.
Google's new remote might help more people use solar power in their homes.
Google integrates indoor solar technology into new Google TV remote
Epishine's indoor-optimized solar cells power the new remote
Remote uses rechargeable batteries and solar cells on both sides
G32 reference remote available for manufacturers, not yet included with Google TV products
Solar-powered remotes not new, but Google's adoption may accelerate mainstream use
- Who
- Google, Epishine, Ohsung Electronics
- What
- Developed a solar-powered remote for Google TV devices
- When
- Not yet released
- Where
- Indoors
- Why
- To promote sustainability and convenience
Environmental Advocates
Tech Skeptics
Sustainability Impact
Environmental Advocates
Welcomes Google's move towards sustainable hardware, encourages more eco-friendly practices in tech industry
Tech Skeptics
Questions the practicality and actual environmental impact of solar-powered remotes, given their small size and limited energy output
- Solar Cell Provider
- Epishine
- Manufacturer
- Ohsung Electronics
- Remote Name
- G32 reference remote
- Power Source
- Rechargeable batteries and indoor solar cells
- Previous Remote Models
- G10, G20