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It’s officially the end of Google Play Movies & TV.
Google recently announced that the company will be making some changes to purchasing and streaming content, which will officially do away with the service.
According to a recently updated support article, Google Play Movies & TV will no longer be available on Android TV devices or the Google Play website. However, the article notes that all previously purchased content and active rentals will still be available to stream on the following devices: YouTube, the Google TV mobile app, Android TV devices and Google TV devices.
The changes will be implemented by Jan. 17, 2024, though some changes are already being seen on Android TV.
Consumers will be able to use the Shop tab on Android TV to access their previously purchased titles under “Your Library” starting Jan. 17. They will also be able to buy or rent new titles using Android TV.
For those using cable or set-top boxes powered by Android TV, the YouTube app can be used to watch or purchase new content. Active rentals and content previously purchased through Google will also be available on YouTube starting Jan. 17. The YouTube browser can also be used for those using a web browser.
As The Verge noted in their reporting, this move comes after Sony announced that it will be removing all Discovery content that users already paid for from their libraries because of content licensing “arrangements.”
The content will be removed from users’ PlayStation libraries starting Dec. 31. Sony will not be offering any compensation or streaming alternatives once the changes are made, which raises concerns regarding digital ownership.
It’s fortunate that Google Play Movies & TV users will still have access to their content when the service is shuttered in the new year. The support article stipulates that these changes will “roll out” over the coming weeks across different countries.
