The Daily Life of Smart TV made by Yamada and Amazon-- the reason for the birth of "FUNAI Fire TV Smart TV"

Amazon Japan President Jasper Chan (left) and Yamada Holdings President Yamada Sang (right) attended the press conference.

　As already reported, Amazon (Amazon Japan) and Yamada Holdings announced on February 17th that they would launch the "FUNAI Fire TV Smart TV" produced by Funai Motor on March 5. [photo] Amazon and Yamada Holdings (old Yamada Motor), the background of FUNAI Fire TV smart TV, seem to be the relationship between "water and oil" in a sense. In fact, President Yamada, the founder of Yamada Holdings, made a negative keynote speech about Amazon's existence in interviews with other media. Because of this, the two companies jointly launched smart TVs that integrate Fire TV functions, which is also shocking big news. Why did the two companies join hands? Let's take a look at the press conference held on February 17th.

Product Overview (Review)

　FUNAI Fire TV Smart TV is a smart TV run by "Fire OS" developed by Amazon on the basis of Android. In addition to terrestrial wave / BS/ 110-degree CS digital broadcasting and BS/CS4K broadcasting (F340 series only), you can also enjoy the streaming media animation services available in the Fire TV series led by Amazon Prime Video. There are several smart TVs equipped with Fire OS abroad, but in Japan, FUNAI Fire TV smart TV is the first. Content "other than" streaming animation services such as TV radio and video programs currently being broadcast is also displayed on the same screen. Therefore, without being aware of the "existence" of the content, it is easy to access the content that conforms to the mood and purpose. Like the existing Fire TV series, you can create profiles for up to six people, and each family can register / use favorites and gatekeepers, or play subsequent content of what you see. The convenience of setting is also one of the melons. Connect the power cable and antenna to this product, and follow the instructions displayed on the screen to connect to the Wi-Fi (wireless local area network), enter the Amazon account to set up, and you can complete the preparation for viewing. The attached remote control supports "Amazon Alexa" and can be set up to use a variety of services with Alexa skills. As long as it is paired with the Amazon Echo series intelligent speaker / intelligent display screen, it can be operated with the remote control. Because you can wait for voice input by pressing the Alexa button, you don't have to wait for words. It also supports the control of intelligent home devices (cameras, lighting, security systems, etc.) operated through Alexa.