Android TV news

Starting later this month, Nvidia Shield owners can use their TV box as a streaming server for Plex. It should support 4K videos, too.

Vizio has launched a range of eight new soundbars that range in price from $220 to $500 dollars. All of them come equipped with Google Cast for music

The new 6000 series from Philips will be Google Cast enabled and offer 4K as well as HDR support. It will be available in the US starting next month

Polaroid has now announced a range of UHD TVs powered by Google Cast – no TV user interface or apps. Prices start at $499 for a 43" model

Xiaomi, Grundig, Vestel, Beko, RCA are joining the Android TV family. More Google Cast TVs are coming soon. Android N will include HDR & picture-in-picture. Spotify is one of the new apps

The next major update will add support for Netflix HDR, GameStream HDR, YouTube 4Kp60 as well as new apps and games. Shield will aslo get Android N

The Xiaomi Mi Box is built on Android TV 6.0 and comes packed with support for 4K, HDR, ac WiFi, and HDMI 2.0a. First box to support YouTube HDR. It is coming "soon"

Two notable apps have launched on Android TV. WatchESPN offers access to sports whereas Starz offers access to a catalogue of TV series/movies

The new "HDHomeRun Record" app will turn Android TV devices such as Nvidia Shield into a full DVR, letting you record shows

With GameFly you can stream games such as Tomb Raider and Batman: Arkham Origins over the internet. Now live on Philips' 2015 and 2016 Android TVs

Logitech has released the "Harmony for TV" app for Sony Android TV. The app lets you set up scenarios to make devices turn on or off with your TV

We have received Philips 7101 and 6501. Both TVs come equipped with 4K panels, Android TV and Ambilight. Is there anything you want to know?

Sony owners in the US already have access to Netflix's HDR. Today, Sony will release a software update for Europe. Will apply to both 2015 and 2016 TVs

The successor to last year’s popular X85C is now shipping in the US and Europe. XD85 (X85D in the US) is comes with 4K and Android TV

XD93 is this year’s "hero model", says Sony. It comes with "Slim Backlight Drive" and Android TV. Prices have already begun to drop

On Monday April 4th, Sony will launch the movie service on its Android TVs in the US. It will offer movies in 4K/HDR quality for $30

The 2016 P series TVs have no user interface or tuner. Instead, there's a 6" tablet and integrated Google Cast. Also Dolby Vision. Starts at $999

Netflix is now taking the program global and has raised the bar for performance. So far only LG and Sony’s 2016 TVs have been received the “recommendation”.

Android N brings features such as picture-in-picture, multi-user support and recording in apps to Android TV devices. You can try it now

A video showing you the new "Smart home" app, YouTube in 4K, a new Ambilight feature, Amazon Video app, improved gaming performance & more

Love Nature offers the world’s largest catalog of wildlife & nature documentary films. It is now available in 32 countries. The first month is free

Google is planning to take its Cast protocol beyond Chromecast and Android TVs. Vizio is also planning to replace the remote with a tablet

Nvidia Shield now runs version 6.0 (Marshmallow) of Android TV. The software update adds new features and includes various bug fixes

This year, Philips will focus on 4K, HDR, Ambilight and Android TV. A new 7601 range performs almost like the previous 9 series flagship

Since launch, the company has promised to add recording and PiP features through a software update. That update has finally arrived

Control the connected home and set up viewing scenarios from your Android TV. We have recorded Sony’s presentation on video

A closer look at new XD85, XD93, and XD94 models with 4K, HDR & Android TV. We also listened to Sony’s new wireless sound solutions

Hands on with Sony's two new high-end TVs XD93 and XD94. The side-mounted speakers are gone but Sony will introduce new picture systems

Four new Ultra HD TVs bearing the RCA brand will launch later this year. These are RCA’s first TVs to feature Google’s Android TV operating system

The 6.0 update will improve stability, introduce a revamped voice search function, and add some new features. It will start rolling out soon