Mysterious Google TV Device Codename “Erised” Spotted

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📝 Key Points of This Article

• A mysterious “Codename: Erised,” suspected to be a next-generation Google TV device, was discovered within the in-app code of the Google Home app for Android (v4.8.56.0) update.
• It is clearly distinguished from existing devices such as the “Google TV Streamer (YTC)” and “Chromecast (YTV / YTB).”
• “Codename: Erised” is likely derived from the “Mirror of Erised” featured in the “Harry Potter” series.

When it comes to the Google TV platform devices currently sold by Google, the Google TV Streamer is the flagship model.

However, a further next-generation Google TV device may be arriving soon. In-app code from the v4.8.56.0 update of the Android “Google Home” app, released on Monday, February 2, 2026, has revealed a mysterious Google TV device under the “Codename: Erised.”

The code related to “Codename: Erised” added in this update pertains to the setup flow used for Google TV and Android TV devices, specifically for displaying an 8-digit setup code or a QR code on the screen. This indicates that the mysterious “Codename: Erised” will likely follow the same setup process as conventional Google TV devices.

Furthermore, it has been confirmed that this device is clearly distinguished from current models like the “Google TV Streamer (YTC)” and “Chromecast (YTV / YTB).”

<string name="erised_mantis_product_name">Google TV Device</string>
<string name="erised_pairing_code_help_subtitle">The 8-digit setup code is on the screen of your Google TV Device.</string>
<string name="erised_pairing_code_subtitle">Enter the 8-digit setup code found on the TV's screen</string>
<string name="erised_qr_code_help_subtitle">The QR code is on the screen of your Google TV Device</string>
<string name="erised_qr_code_subtitle">Scan the QR code found on the TV's screen, or use setup code</string>

While the exact specifications of “Codename: Erised” remain unknown, more details are expected to come to light as the codename transitions into an actual product name in future updates of the Android “Google Home” app. Incidentally, “Codename: Erised” is likely a reference to the “Mirror of Erised” from the “Harry Potter” series.

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