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  • Dish TV dives into smart TVs with VZY range

    Dish TV dives into smart TVs with VZY range

    NEW DELHI: Dish TV India has moved beyond broadcasting into the living room device market, unveiling its first integrated smart TV line, branded VZY. The launch marks a decisive pivot for the country’s largest DTH operator, which has been in Indian homes for more than 22 years.

    VZY—short for Vibe, Zone & You—is pitched not as just another television but as an “entertainment universe”. Select models come with a built-in Dish TV set-top box, fusing live TV with OTT streaming.

    “Entering the integrated Smart TV segment is a bold step into a future where content, technology, and convenience converge. This is more than a television. It is a universe where live TV, OTT, smart features and design converge,” said chief executive and executive director Manoj Dobhal. 

    Added chief revenue officer Sukhpreet Singh: “The modern Indian family is digital-first and experience-driven, seeking a screen that transforms everyday viewing into a curated, immersive experience—one that goes beyond being just a television. VZY delivers exactly that: a integrated entertainment universe that puts choice, convenience, and quality in the consumer’s hands.” 

    The VZY range spans 32-inch HD screens to 55-inch 4K UHD QLEDs, with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and up to 350 nits brightness. All sets run on Google TV 5 (Android 14), with built-in Chromecast, AirPlay, voice remotes and Dolby Audio, with premium models adding Dolby Atmos. Storage goes up to 32GB with 2GB RAM.

    Prices are pitched across segments with sweeteners such as Rs 0 down payment and 0 per cent EMI. 

    Distribution will cover metros as well as tier-2 and tier-3 markets, through both retail and online platforms.
    With VZY, Dish TV is betting on India’s hunger for convergence: a single screen that marries satellite reliability with the streaming age.

  • EY-AIDCF report: Indian cable TV faces dire times unless government and regulator step in with regulatory reforms

    EY-AIDCF report: Indian cable TV faces dire times unless government and regulator step in with regulatory reforms

    NEW DELHI: India’s cable TV industry is on the ropes, reeling from a perfect storm of digital disruption, regulatory overkill, and changing viewer habits. A blistering new report by EY and the All India Digital Cable Federation (AIDCF) reveals a 40 million plunge in pay TV homes since 2018—down from 151 million to just 111 million in 2024—and warns that the bleeding isn’t over yet.

    By 2030, the figure could drop to as low as 71 million, as Indians flock to OTT, Free Dish, and smart TVs offering slicker content, better tech, and zero monthly bills. The fallout? A staggering 31 per cent collapse in employment across the Local Cable Operator (LCO) network, with up to 1.95 lakh jobs on the chopping block.
    The pay TV playbook, once defined by “kam daam, zyada samaan,” is now buckling under rising channel rates, bundling woes, and what LCOs call a “regulatory regime rigged for broadcasters.”

    A whopping 93 per cent of LCOs surveyed reported a drop in take-home income, with 79 per cent saying their earnings have nosedived by over 20 per cent since 2018.

    * Revenue for major distribution platform operators (DPOs) has shrunk by over 16 per cent since 2018, while EBITDA margins have plunged by 29 per cent.

    * Cable TV subscriptions have halved to 60 million, while smart TVs connected to the internet hit 50 million monthly active sets in 2024.
    * Pay TV now makes up just 58 per cent of the TV pie, down from 81 per cent in 2018, even as India’s TV household base touched 190 million.

    Despite being the backbone of India’s broadcast reach—physically connecting over 500 million people—LCOs remain the industry’s ignored foot soldiers, calling out a “top-heavy system” that allegedly favours deep-pocketed broadcasters and digital players.

    AIDCF proposes radical surgery: from activating over 20 million inactive set-top boxes and offering subsidies in “TV dark” zones, to limiting near-simultaneous OTT releases of pay TV content, and ensuring a level playing field between cable, OTT, Free TV and FAST channels.

    But with TRAI’s piecemeal tariff reforms (NTO 1.0 to 4.0) fuelling more legal duels than industry stability, stakeholders are demanding a full-blown reset. As OTT juggernauts steam ahead and content increasingly lives in the cloud, the cable industry’s survival may hinge not just on policy support but on reinventing itself as a digital services hub, not just a pipe.

    As the report bluntly puts it: without immediate intervention, the sun may set on the 30-year reign of India’s cable TV kings.

  • YouTube eyes the big screen as 38 per cent tune in for TV and film

    YouTube eyes the big screen as 38 per cent tune in for TV and film

    MUMBAI: YouTube’s not just for prank videos and pet fails anymore. That was a point made by YouTube global head Neale Mohan earlier this year when he talked about the platform being watched  more on TVs in the US than on handsets.  Now, this has been confirmed by the latest  consumer research from  Ampere Analysis. The only difference it is beginning to spread globally.  

    Nearly four in ten (38 per cent) of the platform’s global monthly users watch traditional TV shows, films and documentaries. The shift signals YouTube’s growing ambitions beyond the smartphone screen—right into the living room.

    Once the digital playground of vlogs and viral clips, YouTube is fast becoming a home for full-length content from major studios and broadcasters. And it’s not just padding out the platform—TV and film content now ranks among YouTube’s top five most-watched genres. Documentaries alone are pulling in 24 per cent of users each month, while 23 per cent are turning up for shows and movies.

    What’s interesting is how distinct the audiences are: only 22 per cent of viewers watch both. The rest are split between docu-devotees (41 per cent) and drama-only fans (37 per cent). And while the appeal spans age groups, there’s a slight tilt towards 35–44-year-olds and family households.

    The trend is strongest in Asia Pacific (45 per cent) and Latin America (40 per cent), but less so in Western Europe (28 per cent). North America sits bang on the global average at 37 per cent.

    Ampere analysis

    The rise of smart TVs is a game changer here. While smartphones still dominate (used by 77 per cent of long-form viewers), a hefty 34 per cent of those watching both docs and dramas are doing so on smart TVs—compared to just 22 per cent of all YouTube users.

    Ampere, senior research manager Daniel Monaghan sums it up: “YouTube has come a long way from meme montages and low-res vlogs. We’re now seeing serious, studio-backed content that’s pulling in eyeballs. Sure, there’s a risk of cannibalising traditional platforms—but the ad-share potential and massive reach make it a no-brainer.”

    Whether YouTube counts as TV may still be up for debate. But with your gran and your sis now watching documentaries on it from their smart TVs, it might just be time to drop the “user-generated” label.

  • Reliance Jio launches smart TV OS for Indian market

    Reliance Jio launches smart TV OS for Indian market

    MUMBAI: Three days from today and a whole new bunch of TV sets with a new type of operating system are slated to launch. Reliance Jio, the technology arm of Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries, has unveiled JioTele OS, a new operating system for affordable smart televisions, which will hit stores on 21 February.

    The platform, designed specifically for Indian viewers, will debut through partnerships with television manufacturers Thomson, Kodak, BPL and JVC. Jio says the system will offer artificial intelligence-powered content recommendations and support multiple Indian languages.

    The company’s president of technology claims the platform will deliver lag-free 4K streaming and seamless integration of television channels, streaming apps and cloud gaming services. A unified remote control will manage all content sources.

    This launch follows Jio’s recent merger of JioCinema with Disney+ Hotstar to create JioHotstar, expanding its streaming content library. The platform is expected to integrate JioGamesCloud, allowing users to access high-end games without requiring powerful hardware.

    The announcement comes amid growing demand for connected television services in India, with approximately 35 million households currently using smart TVs. Jio plans to roll out regular software updates to maintain compatibility with new apps and enhance security features.

    Additional television manufacturers are expected to adopt the platform later in 2025, though specific pricing details remain under wraps until the official launch next week.

  • Smart TVs provide a much larger platform for brands to advertise on: Abhijeet Rajpurohit

    Smart TVs provide a much larger platform for brands to advertise on: Abhijeet Rajpurohit

    Mumbai: Established in 2017, Cloud TV is a homegrown, bootstrapped start-up dedicated to delivering a premium experience on affordable smart TVs for India’s growing market. With a mission to democratise content, Cloud TV’s adaptable platform works seamlessly across various hardware, currently powering over 12 million users on six million devices. The platform supports 200 smart TV brands and partners with over 200 content providers and 100 apps, including Prime Video and Jio Cinema, while collaborating with more than 22 manufacturing companies.

    At the heart of Cloud TV’s journey is Abhijeet, whose passion for technology and curiosity for new gadgets and software have driven his innovative approach. With a keen focus on India’s tier two and tier three cities, he aims to continually redefine the smart TV experience, making advanced entertainment accessible to a diverse audience across the country.

    Indiantelevision.com’s Rohin Ramesh, caught up with Cloud TV COO & co-founder Abhijeet Rajpurohit, who discussed how Cloud TV as a made in India brand offers competitive solutions and its growth story so far.

    Edited excerpts

    On made in India brand influencing Cloud TV’s operations and your approach to product development:

    Cloud TV is India’s first and only certified smart TV operating system and was created to democratise content streaming and unlock the absolute potential of smart TVs in India. Developed in 2017, we embarked on a journey to develop a TV operating system that would cater to the unique needs of its Indian users. Our product quickly garnered popularity as the only smart TV brand that simplified OTT content discovery while offering affordability. Hence, Cloud TV began by identifying the gap within the Indian smart TV market and bringing forth a locally designed and produced solution.

    Our made in India approach addressed a significant void in the TV OS industry which needed a more local support and nuanced understanding of what the Indian audience truly required. To achieve this, we worked networked and partnered with local Indian TV manufacturers that needed a certified operating system for their TV devices. Eventually, leading us to partner with over 22+TV manufacturing companies.

    Today, our impact resonates across the Indian smart TV landscape, powering over 12+ million users, 6+ million devices, 170+ Smart TV brands, and over 200+ content partners and 100+ App partners like Prime Video, Jio Cinema, etc. while working with over 22+ manufacturing companies.

    On setting you apart from other brands, particularly in terms of technology and user experience:

    Understanding the demands of the Indian TV market and solving the pain-points of TV OEMs (TV manufacturers) and Brands with our offerings, especially for the affordable-tier segment has been our greatest strength.

    To elaborate further, since we are an India led brand, the market and its requirements are more familiar to us than the global OS that is distributed in the market. We work closely with our OEMs and work flexibly to cater to their needs. When it comes to launching a new TV brand in the market with Cloud TV OS, our onboarding and turn-around process is much quicker than global OS companies. Some of these differences make it much easier to work with Cloud TV and build a strong community in the industry.

    With India being a multilingual community, our voice assistance is constantly evolving to include more regional languages to its database to give the user a more personal experience with their smart TV. We were also one of the firsts to focus our UI to be more content led which garnered popularity amongst consumers and made content discovery easier.

    On identifying and catering to the diverse needs of users in tier two and tier three cities

    India’s diverse market demands for affordable smart TVs. Recognising this need, we partnered with manufacturers to optimise our software to perform efficiently on a budget-friendly hardware. This makes the device more accessible to the market. And while we prioritise affordability, our software still delivers features which are typically found in the premium TV segment.

    A smart TV powered by Cloud TV offers a wide range of content, applications along with voice assistance designed to cater to users of all types, whether they’re seasoned Smart TV owners in metro cities or first-time buyers in tier one and tier two cities. We’re expanding the reach of smart TVs by making them accessible to those consumers who want to purchase a budget TV with all the necessary smart TV features.

    One of the biggest challenges we face is that while the consumer is buying an affordable TV, they still expect a premium TV experience from the budget-friendly device. While this is a challenge, it is also an opportunity for us to work with our partners in the ecosystem and ensure that the TV functions appropriately through its shelf life and provides the best experience to the end user.

    On specific software features you have developed to cater to the preferences of Indian consumers:

    Cloud TV has been ahead of the curve by introducing features like the content recommendation-based Home Page with various content categories and Live TV channels for seamless content discovery. While content discovery is important, many users want to search for content in their preferred language, which is why Cloud TV voice assistant supports regional languages like Marathi, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati and more.

    Additionally, our mobile remote app allows users to effortlessly browse and play content from their phone to the TV. Our aim with these features and our viewing experience has always been to operate from a place of regional inclusivity. What sets us apart is delivering premium features, typically found in high-end international brands, in affordable TVs, ensuring more people can enjoy a high-quality, convenient entertainment experience.

    On discussing the importance of your partnerships with major content providers like Prime Video and Jio Cinema:

    In a content cluttered market, there is enough content for the consumers to browse. However, strategic partnerships with these OTT applications make content discovery easy for our diverse audiences. This helps to create a seamless experience for our current and new audiences.

    We work in different ways to ensure the consumer is aware of the relevant content choices we have to offer. This includes homepage banners that highlight the popular content releases of the week, and a top trending row that allows the audience to browse through the trending titles. All these features are constantly worked upon and refined to allow efficient content discovery for Cloud TV’s user base.

    These partnerships are aimed at our content repository and provide the OTT apps with 6+ million potential consumers. Our OS also offers free streaming news, music channels, and on-demand sports and entertainment content, becoming a one-stop shop for our consumers.

    On Cloud TV working to make digital content more accessible to the average Indian consumer

    We work with our content partners in a more democratic manner to help them reach out to their target audiences. This benefits both the content partners and the consumers who want content discovery to be much easier and efficient. Irrespective of language, genre or application, Cloud TV becomes a central hub for entertainment for families.

    On CTVs transforming the advertising landscape in India and opportunities you think it presents for advertisers

    Smart TVs provide a much larger platform for brands to advertise on and this is a huge plus for the market. In fact, there are studies that emphasise the fact that the audience has better brand recognition on smart TVs as compared to any other traditional advertising platforms.

    With the help of AI, CTV advertising has also become more targeted and interactive with the audience. This means there are call-to-actions that the user can follow like QR codes or buttons to buy and subscribe to products or services that grab the customer’s attention. This presents several creative opportunities for the advertisers who can work on innovative campaigns that are more engaging with the audience. It is also to be understood that CTV advertising is much more feasible than traditional platforms, which opens this as an opportunity to many more brands, regional and local included. CTV advertising is the future and with the growing market of smart TVs in India, brands will and must capitalise on this evolution.

    On innovations you are currently exploring or excited about that could shape the future of smart TVs:

    Looking ahead, Cloud TV is set to introduce several innovations aimed at enhancing the user experience and broadening our market reach. We are focusing on integrating advanced AI and algorithms to provide more personalised content recommendations and improve user engagement.

    Additionally, we plan to expand our partnership network to include more global OTT platforms and Fast channels, offering a wider variety of content options to our users. We are also looking to expand to MENA (Middle-East and North-Africa) regions to provide affordable solutions to TV brands.

    With CTV advertising being the future, we are constantly working on exciting projects with advertisers for their campaigns. In this changing landscape, we are at the forefront of driving AdTech solutions in this industry and constantly evolving with our approach. 

  • QYOU Media partners with OnePlus to be available on its smart TVs

    QYOU Media partners with OnePlus to be available on its smart TVs

    Mumbai: QYOU Media India has announced a partnership with OnePlus, giving OnePlus TV users access to its IP channels – The Q, Q Marathi, The Q Kahaniyan and The Q Comedistaan.

    The brand’s channels are available across 70+ smart TVs including Samsung TV Plus, Mi, TCL, Videocon, Haier, LLOYD, MarQ by Flipkart, Sansui, Hyundai, Daiwa, and Croma, among others.

    The company’s content is also available on platforms such as Jio, JioTV+, MX Player, Chingari, etc.

    “Connected TV platforms as a medium are witnessing explosive growth in India. As a young entertainment brand, making digital-native content available for viewers on linear TV provides us with an opportunity to open doors to millions of viewers and also give our content a place & platform of its own,” QYOU Media India chief operating officer Krishna Menon. “We believe that as a disruptive and differentiated brand, expanding our digital footprints with major Connected TV platforms such as OnePlus TV will further bring us one step closer to becoming a holistic entertainment brand in India.”

    “Providing a truly immersive and intelligent smart TV experience to our community, is the central focus of the OnePlus smart TV portfolio,” said OnePlus India CEO and head of India region Navnit Nakra. “We are thrilled to partner with QYOU Media, and this association will provide our community access to unique content curated by digital creators from across the region, further elevating the viewing experience for our users.”

  • Do Smart TVs Have Security Risks?

    Do Smart TVs Have Security Risks?

    The craze for Smart TVs at homes is through the roof. With the given benefits of watching different shows to browsing Internet on TV, smart TVs are probably on people’s appliances list to buy in the coming years.  

    However, the advent of technology has a dark side apart from user-friendliness and ease of access. With the number of smart gadgets, you have at home, the risks keep multiplying likewise. Similarly, smart TVs also pose major security risks that are sometimes unaware of for the users. 

    Let’s focus on such security risks in this guide and look at ways to overcome them. Read on for more!

    Security Risks Involved With Smart TVs

    Traditional TV sets might sound a big inconvenience to many right now. However, smart TVs come with the concept of “many eyes watching you”. You are no longer under the blanket of privacy or security when it comes to smart TV usage. 

    Let’s have a quick look at ways in which smart TVs pose security risks:

    1. Hacking

    Hacking is now a style statement in the digital era. Any smart device is within reach of hackers and smart TVs are no exception. If your TV has a webcam or microphone, you are no longer having private conversations. Also, hackers mainly target your settings in the application installed on your TV. 

    If your TV is connected to other smart gadgets at home like home security systems, all of these applications are at risk. All the online account information for apps is readily available to hackers. 

    Hackers need a small opening only. Later, the whole system appears compromised. 

    2. Data For Sale

    The threats of your data up for sale from smartphones are present in your smart TVs too. 

    As per the information on security risks, organizations like Vizio were found selling data on what their customers watched frequently to various advertisers. This way, you start getting anonymous phone calls regarding “special offers” that might surprise you. 

    Whatever you thought was unimportant might be worth millions to the right advertisers! 

    3. Malware

    Reports are rife that smart TVs are susceptible to malware or virus attacks. The sole intention of hackers is to gather information about your credit card details that you had used to pay for apps on your TV. Also, another possibility is to freeze your accounts and demand a ransom to free up the usage of your TV. 

    Most of the TVs do not support the use of anti-virus software. However, you see all these attacks happening in the devices regardless of the use of such software. 

    All these sound bizarre, but you can find many instances all over the internet of people becoming victims in this smart TV world. 

    4. Substandard Configuration

    Most of the TV manufacturers forget the security configuration updates in the race against their competitors. Moreover, consumers also play a huge role in having poor configuration/settings in their home smart TVs. 

    Cyberattacks are around the corner when the manufacturer changes the operating system to save a few bucks on their production cost. 

    Also, the users might care less about these points when it comes to settings:

    ● Utilizing insecure protocols
    ● Weak passwords
    ● Trying debugging mechanisms
    ● Enable unused/not needed services
    ● Not checking the authenticity while using some apps
    ● Ports remain open

    Passwords play a crucial role in keeping your smart TV secure. Sometimes, people stick with the default or easy-to-crack passwords for long without thinking about the risks. 

     5. Outdated Software

    The digital world is bringing updates regularly. If the manufacturers do not attempt to update their software and firmware in line with the world’s challenges, your smart TV is more susceptible to attacks. 

    Your new TV suddenly looks outdated within two years. Sometimes, smart TVs are manufactured with no options to have regular updates in software that might give more protection against data stealing and hackers. 

    6. Physical Attacks

    Smart TVs may have ports through which external programs can run on your TV. Usually, strangers can gain access to your data or run a malicious program through devices that resemble a USB stick. 

    Smart gadgets are prone to accept such attacks without any level of security when external devices are plugged in. 
    How To Prevent Security Risks On Smart TVs?

    All these problems may sound alarming to smart TV customers. However, with simple tips and tricks, you can strengthen the security system on your TV to a great extent. 

    Let’s look at ways to prevent or safeguard your smart TVs from security problems:

    Improvise Your Password Hub

    Your smart TV has access to many streaming platform accounts. Also, each of them has a password to enter into your personal account. Try to vary your password between these platforms. Else, hackers wouldn’t find it difficult to hack all your accounts with a similar password. 

    Moreover, use unique and complex passwords. It is easy to store these passwords with a digital locker that you are comfortable with. 

    Regularly Update Your Software and OS

    It is best to visit your settings page once every month to understand if there is an OS update available. Go for it immediately since it might have many bug fixes and enhanced security features in place. 

    Go For Low-Tech

    A built-in webcam or microphone may sound a sweet deal while going for smart TVs. However, the higher the tech, the higher the security risks. Hence, try going for TVs with no built-in snooping extras. 

    Restrict Internet Connectivity

    Many may not accept this option as the TV’s main purpose of being smart is taken away. However, lesser exposure to the internet saves your TV from any cybercrime attacks from hackers. 

    Get To Know Your TV’s Settings

    Most of the consumers are not aware of the security your TV can provide. Hence, go through the entire settings section to strengthen your smart TV’s ability against security risks.

    Use A Secure Router

    The Internet connectivity comes from a router. Thus, you can make your TV secure by opting for all safety measures needed when setting up one. Go for strong passwords and encryption. Also, apply other measures that your router can offer in terms of security. 

    Final Thoughts

    Smart TVs have made the entertainment watching in our homes more active. Although, the whole experience comes with a load of security risks that threaten the existence of our daily life. Hence, with simple measures, we can stay clear of these cyber-attacks. 

    Strengthen your TV’s settings, restrict internet usage and go for low-tech TVs to have a better hand at managing the risks involved. 

  • Compaq Television partners with Germany-based Mimi Hearing Technologies for the exclusive patent technology for upcoming Smart TVs

    Compaq Television partners with Germany-based Mimi Hearing Technologies for the exclusive patent technology for upcoming Smart TVs

    Compaq Televisions through a collaboration with Berlin-based, multiple CES Innovation of the year awards winner, Mimi Hearing Technologies, has integrated  Mimi’s technology into Compaq Smart Televisions, scheduled to launch this July.  The Compaq smart TVs will be the equipped with Mimi Sound Personalization technology, that adapts the audio to each individual’s unique hearing ability for an immersive, high-fidelity, and intelligible TV experience.

    Mimi Sound Personalization, driven by cutting edge audiology research, adapts the sound based on an individual’s or a group’s hearing profile, and through real-time adjustment and optimizes the alignment between a viewer’s hearing and the sound system. For example, spoken dialogue in music, films, and documentaries will be perceived more easily by the audience, and sound more distinct at lower volumes. Mimi improves the sound quality and digital audio becomes more accessible and enjoyable. By integrating the technology, Compaq TVs will ensure ease and wellness in hearing along with a personalized and enhanced smart TV viewing experience.

    Anand Dubey, CEO at Compaq Televisions said, “Every individual’s hearing ability and profile is unique, which is especially true for a country like India where noise pollution is high and can lead to varied perception of sound, creating a wide spectrum of hearing profiles. Hence, we felt the need to address this overlooked deficiency in Televisions. Mimi focuses not only on the intensity and delivery mechanism of various components of sound, but also on the audio envelope which is customized to the environment and user profile, delivering a top-notch sound experience.

    “We are happy to announce this partnership with Compaq Televisions, bringing our award-winning sound personalization to users through a tailored TV sound experience. It's great to work with a company that embraces the latest technology with a focus on perfecting sound. Achieving perfect sound quality is difficult when ‘perfect’ can vary so greatly from person to person. Mimi bridges the gap between hearing and audio, optimizing the most complex link of the audio chain: the variability individual hearing, ensuring the listener gets a personalized sound experience.” said Philipp Skribanowitz, CEO & Co-Founder of Mimi Hearing Technologies.

    As part one of the largest upcoming brand launches in televisions in India, Compaq will be rolling out 8 smart TV models across various sizes, and will be equipped with an array of next-generation features and functionalities, going far beyond simply enhancing the basic TV experience. Mimi technology integration is just one of many highly differentiating feature of the new innovative Compaq Televisions.

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  • This Father’s Day, win Samsung unbox magic series smart TVs with #UnboxDaddyCool contest

    This Father’s Day, win Samsung unbox magic series smart TVs with #UnboxDaddyCool contest

    NEW DELHI: To celebrate dad’s day of reverence, Samsung has launched a 3-day #UnboxDaddyCool social media contest on their social media platforms, inviting entries via Instagram and Facebook. Participants can share fond memories of their dad tagging @Samsung India; the key is to recall special moments that made a lasting impact. Entries for participants – a special video or photo with their dad – are open till 20 June.

    The excitement doesn’t end here! As a tribute to all the coolest dads, Samsung will also make a montage video of select entries and share it on its social media platforms around Father’s Day. Additionally, through randomizer, three winners will receive Samsung Unbox series Smart TVs. The winners will be announced on 3rd July.

    Fathers are the real superheroes, and Samsung will help its fans celebrate and appreciate the selfless heroics of their fathers.

    Full details about the contest and terms and conditions can be found here

    https://www.facebook.com/notes/samsung/unboxdaddycool-contest-terms-and-conditions/10157288135740267

    About Samsung UNBOX MAGIC SERIES SMART TVs

    The new Samsung Smart TV is ready to wow you in a new way. With features that can transform your entertainment experience to a new level.

    Personal Computer Mode

    This feature allows one to transform the TV into a personal computer. It enables consumers to create documents or work from the cloud. It also comes with wireless screen mirroring without an internet connection for a big screen or extended screen experience.

    Multi Voice Assistants

    The new Smart TV line-up comes with Bixby, Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa to make the lives of consumers easier. Now they can search for content, change channels, adjust volume, control playback, and more with their voice.

    Content Guide

    With the Content Guide, users can spend more time watching rather than searching. It helps users find their favorite movies & TV shows from among a list of curated content from India’s popular streaming apps such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5, SonyLIV, VOOT.

    Music System

    Music System enhances the overall audio experience by adding realistic visual elements to the playlist, thereby turning the TV into a virtual music system.

    Live Cast

    This feature allows the consumer to seamlessly stream live moments from any remote location on to their Samsung Smart TV over the internet via a smartphone. This feature also enables consumers to smoothly share a live stream with anyone having access to the user’s Samsung Smart TV, allowing for a collective entertainment experience.

    Auto Hotspot

    Auto Hotspot enables your TV to automatically connect with smartphone hot spots in case wi-fi is not available

    Home Cloud

    Samsung TVs transform into a virtual cloud to automatically store one’s favorite moments. The pictures and videos from a smartphone are transferred automatically and wirelessly without an internet connection on to a USB drive connected to the TV, which is password protected. This feature allows users to view their cherished moments on a larger screen and free up memory on their smartphone.

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  • ZEE5 to beam through next-gen Smart TVs

    ZEE5 to beam through next-gen Smart TVs

    MUMBAI: ZEE5, India’s fastest growing OTT platform, will now be available on 2015-16 LG Smart TVs owing to successful backward compatibility on Web OS version 3.0 to 3.5. ZEE5 will be available on all existing LG Smart TVs as well as soon-to-be-launched models. With the addition of this, ZEE5 will be available across large spectrum of connected devices widening its penetration across the country.

    Rajneel Kumar, Business Head Expansion Projects & Head of Products, ZEE5 India said, “TV-connected devices are creating an immersive viewing experience on large screens and Smart TVs.  At ZEE5, we are at the forefront of fuelling this change and backward compatibility on LG Smart TVs is a testament to our efforts. With 100,000+ hours of content in 12 languages, we want all consumers to enjoy the best of content on a large screen further enhancing their viewing experience.”

    In addition to LG, backward compatibility is underway for all the Samsung Smart TVs. ZEE5 shows and movies will be available for download from the LG content store. Users can utilise existing free surfing mode and premium subscriptions to enjoy a large screen experience at their home. Users using ZEE5 TV app on Samsung and LG Web OS 3.0+ can also enjoy features such as easy payment using Paytm QR code and before TV where premium users get early access to their favourite episodes.