Posted On: 10/07/2015 7:39:38 PM
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Smart Features & Software
Android TV is still Android TV—for better or worse.
Sony’s big “smart TV” debut this year was Android TV, a big-screen variant of the popular mobile OS. The Android moniker isn’t as important here as the content you get access to (specifically the 4K variety), but it’s worth noting up front that you’ll have a much easier time with this TV if you’re already a Gmail/Play Store/Google Cast/Google Music user.
Sony-X930C-Android-Main
Credit:
Reviewed.com / Lee Neikirk
When you pull up Android TV, you’ll get a fullscreen view of recommendations, streaming services, and various featured apps, all in the Android OS style.
But first and foremost, buyers will want to watch 4K content on this 4K TV, and the Android platform gives you access to a few built-in apps to do just that: Netflix, YouTube, and UltraFlix, each of which provide and stream 4K content (though options are limited and only YouTube is free). You can also play downloaded 4K content from the TV’s USB 3.0 port, and 4K Blu-rays once they eventually roll into market.
There’s plenty here beyond just 4K apps, too, though you don’t get the entire scope of the Play Store to, uh, play with; only certified TV-compatible Android apps are available. Right now there are apps for services like Sling TV, HBO Now, Showtime, and Pandora, along with some apps you’ll probably skip over. There are also some useful additions like Plex and VLC for you media hounds, though Spotify was noticeably absent.
NTEK !
Smart Features & Software
Android TV is still Android TV—for better or worse.
Sony’s big “smart TV” debut this year was Android TV, a big-screen variant of the popular mobile OS. The Android moniker isn’t as important here as the content you get access to (specifically the 4K variety), but it’s worth noting up front that you’ll have a much easier time with this TV if you’re already a Gmail/Play Store/Google Cast/Google Music user.
Sony-X930C-Android-Main
Credit:
Reviewed.com / Lee Neikirk
When you pull up Android TV, you’ll get a fullscreen view of recommendations, streaming services, and various featured apps, all in the Android OS style.
But first and foremost, buyers will want to watch 4K content on this 4K TV, and the Android platform gives you access to a few built-in apps to do just that: Netflix, YouTube, and UltraFlix, each of which provide and stream 4K content (though options are limited and only YouTube is free). You can also play downloaded 4K content from the TV’s USB 3.0 port, and 4K Blu-rays once they eventually roll into market.
There’s plenty here beyond just 4K apps, too, though you don’t get the entire scope of the Play Store to, uh, play with; only certified TV-compatible Android apps are available. Right now there are apps for services like Sling TV, HBO Now, Showtime, and Pandora, along with some apps you’ll probably skip over. There are also some useful additions like Plex and VLC for you media hounds, though Spotify was noticeably absent.
NTEK !
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