Sony has announced that the lineup of Smart TV HD and 4K of 2015 will be integrated with Android, the Google platform designed for televisions and set top boxes. This service, which will be available on Smart TV Sony, streaming content downloaded directly from the Play Store, and much more.
Previewed at Google I / O 2014 Android TV is a real service container and that can install other applications, such as YouTube, Netflix, iHearthRadio and TuneIn Radio, in addition to streaming services cable tv. With the official announcement from Sony, Android TV could reach the market in the second half of February and other products will arrive, almost certainly, in Q2 2015.
As for the hardware integrated into TV 's Sony, there are no news about, but there are some details about the features offered. The Android TV from Sony will be compatible with the gamepad developed for PlayStation, integrated with connectivity Bluetooth , NFC and a controller with built-in microphone as already in the Nexus Player. Among the features you will also be able to transfer content of various types directly to the TV via smartphone and tablet, so you can enjoy the videos and photos on the big screen.
On the software front, as usual, Sony will not adopt a version of Android TV pure, but there are customizations in the GUI and also with regard to the services, including PlayStation Now. The price that is rumoured for a Sony 43-inch Smart TV with Android TV, should be equal to $ 699 and, of course, there is also room for models that will reach $ 4,000.