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Aug 12, 2022 · We put Android TV, webOS, Tizen, Roku and every other smart TV platform head-to-head
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- WebOS (LG) WebOS 6.0 is one of the best smart TV OS for multiple reasons. It offers one of the most attractive UI designs on our list for a start, with a large, full-screen app layout that’s as easy to navigate as it is beautiful to look at.
- Tizen OS (Samsung) Samsung’s homegrown Tizen OS is up there with the very best options available, thanks to its clear layout and easy useability. Everything you need is just a few button presses away, and you have the bonus of Samsung TV Plus too, which offers a wide selection of free internet-based TV channels.
- Fire TV. Amazon’s Fire TV OS can be found across a variety of devices, including its various Fire TV streaming sticks, as well as being built into certain TVs from the likes of Hisense and Toshiba.
- Google TV. Replacing the older Android TV back in 2022, Google TV is, in essence, a version of Android customised for use on the big screen. Manufacturers that use Google TV in their sets include Sony, Hisense, and TCL.
May 31, 2024 · Key Takeaways. LG's WebOS and Samsung's Tizen offer fast and simple navigation with helpful AI and virtual assistants. Google TV and Roku TV provide high personalization and superior search...
May 10, 2024 · While Android TV offers a lot more in terms of apps, webOS TVs are also pretty good for someone who doesn’t care about using too many apps or playing Android games on their smart TVs.
- Picking The Right Operating System Is Important
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In 2023, it is almost impossible to find a new TV that isn't "smart". Take a trip to your local electronics store, and you'll be overwhelmed with promises of streaming, casting, sharing, and all the smart TV buzzwords. But not all smart TVs are created equal. Much like the world of desktop operating systems, the various smart TV operating systems h...
Roku TV is a variation of Roku OS that's installed on smart TVs. The Roku TV OS has some key differences from the streaming stick version of the operating system. For example, unlike the other products in the Roku range, you can connect an HDTV antenna to a Roku TV and enjoy a full electronic program guide (EPG) from within the Roku ecosystem. Othe...
WebOS is LG's smart TV operating system. After a curious history, the OS finally emerged as the leading smart TV operating system in 2014 thanks to its slick and easy-to-use interface. Since 2014, LG has been steadily refining the OS, and it's now found in everything from fridges to projectors. LG still supports two versions of WebOS: 5 and 6. WebO...
Android TV, probably the most common smart TV operating system, was succeeded by Google TV in 2022. Although the underlying operating system is still Android TV, Google TV boasts a smoother interface with an emphasis on content recommendations. It can also connect to smart home devices. The greatest thing about Google TV is that it is, in fact, a v...
TizenOS is a Linux-based operating system developed by The Linux Foundation and used by Samsung. It's in all the company's products, including TVs, cameras, ovens, and air conditioning units. Samsung started licensing TizenOS to smaller third-party TV brands in 2022, so you might find TizenOS on non-Samsung TVs as well. Visually, the operating syst...
Fire TV is the smart TV operating system version of the popular Amazon Fire TV devices. At the time of writing, you will only find Fire TV on AmazonBasics, Toshiba, Insignia, and some JVC televisions. Fire TV also gives you access to Amazon Alexa. Like Google Assistant, it can control your smart home, update you on the news and weather, and engage ...
We're going to call it a three-way tie between Google TV, WebOS, and Roku.In truth, each of the smart TV operating systems excels in a different area, but Fire TV falls flat due to the lack of the Google Play Store, while TizenOS is by far the weakest of the bunch. If you want slick and minimal, go for WebOS. If you want the largest selection of st...
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May 18, 2020 · By David Nield. last updated 18 May 2020. If you're in the market for a new smart TV, it's going to come running an operating system - just like your laptop or your smartphone. To help you...
May 6, 2024 · Media Streaming Devices. The Ultimate Guide to Smart TV Platforms: Fire TV, Roku, WebOS, and More. Amazon, Apple, Google, LG, Roku, Samsung, and Vizio offer ways to access apps, streaming...
