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Update: Android TV has a new member joining its ranks in 2018: the JBL Link Bar
Announced one day ahead of this year's Google IO developer conference, the Link Bar is a soundbar from JBL that offers Android TV, 4K
passthrough and Google Assistant in one convenient package
It comes built into a number of TVs (primarily from Sony, Sharp and LeEco) but also in a number of streaming video players like the Nvidia
and TV shows that you navigate with a remote instead of your finger and you know, on your TV.Of course, there are a half-dozen other smart
TV platforms out there these days: LG has webOS 3.5, Samsung has Tizen and Roku has, well, Roku
All of these platforms have something special that makes them unique and potentially a better fit for you and your entertainment needs.So
search using top appsActor and actress biosVoice search via remoteNative Google Cast supportTons of games via Google Play StoreGoogle
watch, play and listen to, and recommend similar content
row, you can also search for content either using the search bar at the top of the Android TV interface or the voice search button on your
usually lists the lowest price first.Actor/Actress bios and filmographies: Say you just saw Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and you want to see
what other films Chris Pratt was in
That means you can stream content from your device to your TV whenever you see the Google Cast icon
This is sometimes referred to as Chromecast built-in.Games via the Google Play Store: Fancy yourself a game of Pong between seasons of
Breaking Bad Android TV has more games on its store than any other TV operating system
Like Android on phones, some games are free and others cost money.Google Assistant integration: Near the end of 2017, Google's smart
assistant made its way into Android TV
inquiries about popular topics, but what makes it unique is that it also can control your smart home products like thermometers, light bulbs
hardware manufacturer has the ability to modify the base Android TV code to tailor it for their system
For a short period of time, Nvidia Shield was the only device that had access to Amazon, for example
One device might have PlayStation Now, while others might use a spot on the Android TV interface for a first-party app
streamingGoogle Assistant/Home integrationAmazon Instant Video on AndroidA bit pricey for a 4K streamerThe Nvidia Shield is the best box for
wannabe Android TV owners
Not only does it stream content in 4K HDR, but it plays a whole host of games you won't find on any other streaming device thanks to
Nvidia's GeForce Now streaming service
On top of the games and 4K content, you'll find Amazon Instant Video here (the Shield is the only Android TV device with Amazon) and Google
It's a bit pricey, but it's well worth it.Read our full review:Nvidia ShieldSony Bravia Smart TVsThe Sony X900F TV is the first new
big-brand TV in 2018 to support Android TVUnfussy but elegant designGreat for 4K HDR streamingOne of the best TVs in 2017Limited effective
viewing angleSony is continuing to use the Android TV platform to provide smart features on its mid-range and premium TVs
This means a number of things
First, having Android TV means you get lots of content: hundreds of games, information, music and video streaming apps - including the key
Netflix, Amazon and YouTube platforms
For 2018, it also means getting Google Assistant built in, too
All in all, if you're looking for the most comprehensive Android TV package, you're going to find it in a Sony TV.Read our full review:Sony
Bravia X900F reviewSony Bravia A1E OLED TV (XBR-55A1E)Sony's premium OLED does justice to Android TVGorgeous picture qualityFast and
It has some of the best contrast anywhere, and handles sound in a completely innovative way that immerses you in the content
review:Sony Bravia A1E OLED TVThat's it for now
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