New code suggests that Google could be working to make backlit remotes a standard feature on Google TV devices.

With that said, the code does indicate that Google TV products could get the ability to control the backlighting on these types of remotes, and there could also be a number of different options on how it would work. It's important to mention that Google's own devices, even the latest Streamer, doesn't have a backlight on its remote.

Hidden code in the latest Google TV Streamer update suggests built-in support for backlit remotes might be on the way. Code reveals options for "Never," "Standard" (lights up for 5 seconds), and "Scheduled" (only from 6 PM to 6 AM).

A new update has rolled out for the Google TV Streamer. The update has removed two of the listed detected audio formats.

Supported Google TV remotes may also have a dedicated button for toggling the backlit controls, as per the report.

Google has updated its TV operating system with a nifty new feature that could hint towards a new addition to its streaming portfolio. Google TV, which powers a range of TVs and streaming devices including the Sony Bravia 8,