Android TV vs Smart TV: Which One Should You Buy?

Earlier, a good television was as good as the display it offered. But gone are those days. In today’s day and age of connectedness, if you have a 55-inch television and if it’s not a smart LED TV, then you’ve not got a good deal. Today, a good television is characterised by the features, connectivity options, pre-loaded content it offers, and the kind of software it runs on. If you too are confused about the differences between an Android TV and a Smart TV and are looking for which one to buy, this article will help you understand the difference between the two and which one to consider when you’re out to buy one for your house.

 


Smart TV

Earlier on, we had HDTVs that used a set-top box or cable connection to work. Add to that internet connectivity and built-in apps, and you’ve got yourself a Smart TV. If you’ve seen a 43-inch Smart TV or even a bigger, 55-inch smart LED TV, you would have noticed options for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Smart TVs usually run a linux-based software and may also come with pre-installed apps.

On the plus side, Smart TVs are simplistic and easy-to-use interface, and are an all-in-one TV, which do not require any setup to begin with. So if you bring home a 43-inch Smart TV home, You can just unpack, install and start using it once it’s connected to the Wi-Fi.

The disadvantage of Smart TVs is that they have a very small pool of apps and they don’t get firmware updates very frequently, which may lead to them becoming obsolete sooner in the future, with new apps coming up.

Benefits of Smart TV

  1. Smart TV allows you to browse through the internet. You can simply connect your 55-inch Smart LED TV to the internet and browse through the internet from the comfort of your couch.
  2. Most Smart TVs nowadays come with YouTube, Netflix and other popular apps built-in. With this, you can access content on these platforms with just a click
  3. Some Smart Tvs also come with Skype functionality. With this, you can stay connected with your friends and family even if you’re far away. Smart TVs cover a larger area hence, you don’t need to stay glued in front of the webcam when you’re on a video call.

 Android TV

 


Android TV, as the name suggests, runs on Google’s Android operating system. It’s a Smart TV that’s running on Android. Google made Android available for TVs in 2014. Today, the market is flooded with numerous options for Android LED TVs. An Android TV has the Google Play store installed in it, which brings forth numerous apps along with built-in support for Google Assistant. You can even cast content from your smartphone to your TV screen. If you’re looking to buy an Android LED TV for your home, you should check out TVs by popular brands like Panasonic, etc. on offer.

Benefits of Android TV

  1. The primary benefit of an Android TV is curated content. The Android TV analyses the content you’re watching and then presents you with a curated feed of content based on your choices.
  2. If you buy an Android LED TV you can also access millions of app, thanks to Google Play library, and browse through content from across the globe on popular sites like Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc.
  3. One of the most functional features of the Android TV is voice search. Simply pick up the remote, press the voice command button and speak to search for the content or app you’re looking for.
  4. If you love playing games, then look no further than Android TV, to amp up your gaming experience. You can simply download the games from Google Play and enjoy them on the big screen of your Android LED TV.

So, that brings us to the end of the story. We hope that your doubts about Android TV and Smart TV were put to rest. Essentially, both Android and Smart TVs are the same. The only difference is the OS that each of them run on. There are a lot of Smart TVs and Android TVs from leading manufacturers like Panasonic, LG, Samsung, etc. available in the market. Do check them out and buy one according to your preferences.

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