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With the emergence of TV technologies, many people are deciding to purchase a smart TV. These TVs allow you to access streaming services and cable channels on your television set. Android TVs provide even more flexibility for users as they can change channels with their remote or their phone, download apps from the Google Play Store onto their TV and much more.
However, many people are having second thoughts about switching to a smart TV and thinking that they should have instead purchased an Android TV.
What are the differences?
As we stated earlier, both TVs provide you with access to streaming services, cable channels and video games on your TV set. However, the difference between Android TVs and smart TVs is that Android TVs give users more flexibility as they can change channels using a remote or even with apps such as Netflix or Hulu on their phone. You can also download apps from the Google Play Store onto your TV, so you don’t have to keep switching devices when using different apps. This means you save time because you won’t have to keep getting up from the couch every time you want to change an app.
On the other hand, smart TVs have many of the same benefits as Android TVs but lack functionality. They work with apps such as Netflix and Hulu, but these apps aren’t pre-installed on smart TVs; users need to download them from another device and then transfer it over to their TV. This also applies to cable channels and games: they’re accessible through streaming services like Sling TV and Playstation Vue, but only if you purchase a separate package for these features (this does not include PlayStation Now, which can be used across all PlayStation platforms).
Why should I buy a Smart TV?
Since Android TVs combine the best of both worlds (the ability to use different devices depending on your needs), why would anybody want a smart TV?
There are some benefits to having a smart TV over an Android TV: they’re cheaper and more readily available.
As we stated earlier, apps need to be downloaded onto your phone first and then transferred to your Android TV, so if you don’t have the patience or time for that, you’d be better off with a smart TV. Smart TVs can easily access streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu without the hassle of downloading any extra apps. This also applies to cable channels such as HBO GO and video games such as Minecraft (which is actually compatible with Samsung smart TVs).
Additionally, since more companies are selling smart TVs than those selling Android TVs, this gives customers who seek them out more excellent choices in what type of TV they want. For example, customers who want a big screen might prefer Vizio’s 65-inch SmartCast P-Series Display because it has a higher resolution than Samsung’s smart TVs.
Why should I buy an Android TV?
Although smart TVs are cheaper and more readily available, Android TVs provide customers with more choices and better functionality.
As we’ve said before, smart TVs can access streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu through other means, but they require the user to download those apps onto another device first, then transfer them over to their TV. An easy solution for this is buying an Android TV because they have these apps pre-installed, so you don’t have to go through any unnecessary hassle.
Android TVs also provide pre-installed cable channels, including Showtime Anytime and PlayStation Vue, which saves a lot of time as users won’t have to switch between devices depending on what service they want to use at a given time moment. They also come with many games already installed, so users can start playing straight away without purchasing any extras.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there are a lot of TV technologies emerging in the marketplace, and it’s important to know which one is best for you. Although smart TVs have a higher resolution than Android TVs and come with more pre-installed apps, they allow customers greater flexibility as they can use different devices depending on their needs. All in all, when choosing between an Android TV or smart TV, it depends on your lifestyle and what services you want to use; happy shopping!