"FUNAI Fire TV Smart TV" to be released on March 5 (some models are at the end of April)
Amazon's video device "Fire TV Series" is used for TVs and displays (monitors) with HDMI input terminals, but "Smart TV", which has a built -in Fire TV function, is also sold overseas.[Image] The size of the screen will be released on March 5, a smart TV called "FUNAI Fire TV Smart TV", which has a built -in Fire TV function in Japan.This smart TV is to be sold in cooperation with Amazon and Yamada Holdings, and other than Amazon, only purchased at Yamadawebcom (Yamada Denki web mail order site) with a consumer electronics retailer under Yamada Holdings, including Yamada Denki.I can do it.This article briefly introduces the features of FUNAI Fire TV Smart TV.I hope it will be helpful for those who are looking for smart TVs and those who are interested.[Postscript / Modification: March 2, 13:30] Funai Fire TV Software update, added / modified / modified some contents of "What are the disadvantages of" FUNAI Fire TV Smart TV "?"
What is "Smart TV" in the first place?
Television corresponding to digital broadcasting supports "two -way data broadcasting" except for super -inexpensive models.In order to use a two -way data broadcast, Internet connection is required, so there are many TVs that have the function of connecting to the Internet.Some have the functions of connecting the Internet, and some have a function to enjoy videos (recorded programs) on a recorder or computer that leads to a network at home, and a function to enjoy online videos.Smart TVs have evolved TV net connection functions more and enable apps later to be updated.In some cases, the OS version upgrade and the functions that were not available at the time of release were added, and in a sense, it is a TV that is close to a smartphone.There are several types of smart TV OSs, and the ones used differ depending on the manufacturer.Here are some of the main smart TV OSs.In addition, since all models do not adopt smart TV OS in each manufacturer, please check the recruitment status in the catalog.Android TV (Google TV) "Android TV" is an OS that arranges "Android OS" used on smartphones and tablet terminals for TV.As with Android smartphones, apps can be added / updated from "Google Play", and it also supports voice control using "Google Assistant".In addition, the Chromecast (Google Cast) function is also integrated, allowing you to cast (projected) from Chromecast and video from Android devices.The main manufacturers selling smart TVs with Android TV are as follows.・ Sony (BRAVIA) ・ Sharp (AQUOS) ・ TVS REGZA (REGZA) ・ TCL The model that uses the new home screen “Google TV” developed by Google for Android TV is not Android TV but is called Google TV.It is sold.be careful.WebOS "WebOS" is a smart home appliance OS developed by LG Electronics (LG) and is used for smart TVs made by the company.Originally, WebOS was developing a company called Palm (now HP) as an OS for smartphones / tablets based on "Linux".However, LG acquired the business from the website in 2013 and has been up to the present.LG says that webos is licensed to other companies, so a smart TV that uses WebOS may appear from manufacturers other than the company in the future.The Firefox OS "Firefox OS" is an OS developed by Mozzilla, known for the web browser "Firefox", based on Linux.Panasonic uses the smart TV OS.As you can see from the word "developed", Mozilla itself has withdrawn from the development and support of this OS in 2016, but Panasonic has continued its development as a smart TV OS.The Fire OS "Fire OS" is an OS developed by Amazon based on Android OS to use its own brand "Fire Tablet" and Fire TV series.You can download and use various apps from the application store provided by Amazon.Overseas, several manufacturers, including what Amazon itself handles, has released a smart TV with a Fire OS.FUNAI Fire TV Smart TV, which is introduced in this article, is the first smart TV with Fire OS in Japan.
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