Google has shown in just a few months that its latest smart TV operating system could be the most used in a matter of a few years. And, despite being based on Android, its greatest success is that it prioritizes the user as the center of the experience. If you are interested, these are all the devices where you can enjoy Google TV.
Google TV, an experience with a future
Android TV has been gaining ground as an operating system for Smart TV in recent years. And that has always had details that could be improved, but being able to adapt many of the smartphone apps to the television with relative ease has been key.
Now with the arrival of Google TV, they will not only be able to continue offering these advantages, but also improve that section that did not quite work well for them: the interface.
Google TV proposes a new layer with an organization that focuses on offering the user everything they need , with a better categorization and a recommended content system that help them at all times to enjoy more of the different platforms and options that can be used through said system.
So it’s no surprise that many TVs and devices currently running the latest versions of Android are preparing to make the leap to Google TV. They will do so through an update that the manufacturer itself will launch soon in the best of cases. Although there will also be models that do not receive it due to internal decisions.
However, if you want to know on which devices you can already enjoy Google TV, here is a compilation. And no, it is not necessary that you change the television.
Chromecast with Google TV
Without a doubt, it is the simplest option to enjoy Google TV. The latest Chromecast launched by the company offers all the advantages of the latest operating system and that desired independence from the smartphone that had been so demanded.
In addition, although it may not have hardware with the same power that a high-end Smart TV could offer you, the truth is that for 90% of the uses made of these devices it is more than enough. Because to watch 4K and HDR content on platforms like Netflix, HBO and the like, you don’t need a quantum computer either.
Sony and its commitment to Google TV
Sony was one of the manufacturers that soon embraced the advantages of Android TV to power its smart TVs. It is true that until then they had not had a solid platform like other brands such as Samsung with Tizen or LG with webOS had, but they could have adapted what they had with Playstation.
However, when Android TV saw the light they decided to bet on it and we believe that it was a success. Now they are also among the first to support Google TV and even launch updates so that models with Android TV can make the leap to the new system and its renewed home screen.
These are Sony TVs with Google TV:
Sony Bravia X80J and X85J
These two new Sony models already incorporate Google TV as an operating system. At the level of performance, they are basically the same TV, also in terms of design and hence, together with a 4K UHD panel with HDR support, what differentiates them are the inches they can reach.
The Bravia X80J is available in 50, 55, 65 and 75 inches while the X85J ranges from 50 to 55, 65, 75 and 85 inches.
Sony Bravia XR X90J
This 4K LED TV belongs to the most basic range of Sony, it is still enabled with Google TV and that is quite interesting. In addition, in terms of quality, it is not bad at all and it has an LED panel with a full rear lighting system.
Available in various diagonals ranging from 50 to 100 inches through 55, 65 and 75, it is a proposal to consider.
Sony Bravia XR X92J
Available in four diagonals (50, 55, 65 and 75 inches) this display offers a Full Array LED panel with 4K resolution and support for high dynamic range images. And yes, the Smart TV part is governed by Google TV like the rest of the proposals that you can see.
Sony Bravia XR X95J
Again the X95J is a panel TV with OLED technology and 4K resolution that improves over the previous one with the use of new functions and features that guarantees or, at least, seeks better image quality.
Available in 65, 75 or 85 inches, if you want a large screen at an interesting price for everything it offers, it is a good option.
Sony Bravia XR Master Series Z9J
With this Master Series Z9J we already go to another league and we go to that of the highest-end televisions of the brand. It is not the most, but an outstanding screen in practically everything and in particular in image quality. A very correct representation in each and every one of the key aspects of a television.
As a curious detail of this screen is that it incorporates a sensor capable of analyzing the color temperature of the room in which it is located to adjust white balance. It is something similar to Apple’s True Tone and it has its point, although if you are a purist and have calibrated the TV yourself, then you will not be interested in it being active.
Available in 75 and 85 inches, its two diagonals already indicate that it is a television only for a few.
Sony Bravia XR A80J
With an OLED panel with 4K resolution, this is for many one of the best screens that can be bought today. And we admit that yes, they are correct. The image quality in contrast, brightness and color is incredible.
Also, while a good external sound system will always be better, the Surface Audio + technology is not bad at all. The feeling that the sound is received directly from the front and not as a bounce is appreciated.
It is available in 77-, 65- and 55-inch screens.
Sony Bravia XR Master Series A90J
If the A80J was already a high-quality display , the Master Series A90J goes one step further. Both share a lot of technology, although this time the panel offers an extra in terms of brightness that can make a difference in certain conditions.
For the rest, it is a high-performance television with 55, 65 and 85-inch diagonals.
The Google TV universe on TCL televisions
TCL is not a popular manufacturer like Sony, but it is still important in certain markets. And in others such as Spanish, it is becoming more and more noticeable with devices whose prices are more affordable for a large number of users.
Today it is also one of the fastest manufacturers to announce its Gogle TV support. Among its models that already include the Google operating system are the following.
TLC 4K QLED C725
One of the most affordable proposals of the brand and with some interesting features such as HDMI 2.1 , support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos 3F. In addition, its 4K panel with QLED technology offers a good contrast ratio and high brightness.
TCL 4K HDR P725
Of a higher range, this TCL P725 is a television whose main attraction is undoubtedly in the support for variable refresh and the HDMI input that supports up to 120 Hz . These two data make it an interesting option to squeeze the full potential of the new Xbox Series X and Playstation 5 consoles.
TCL 4K Mini LED C825
His latest proposal is this TCL C825, a television that will bet on a MiniLED panel of which there are not many details yet, but that could mean a before and after in the face of that high-end that it also seeks to conquer.
Other devices that will have Google TV
As we said, there will be many more devices with Google TV in a matter of time. Of those that are already sold or have been doing it for months (even when the system had not been presented) the most prominent are those that shape the Nvidia Shield family and the occasional top box set.
At the moment no official updates, but if you have the latest version of Android TV you can, as we explained, change the launcher and have a home screen similar to that of Google TV .
This process is explained here and even though it is not extremely simple, it does not involve much complexity if you do fairly well with the use of different apps and services.