On most of these TVs, you'll need to speak into the remote to use voice commands, but some also respond to hands-free "Alexa" or "Hey Google" wake words, just like a smart speaker. Many TVs can also be paired with a smart speaker, such as anEcho DotorGoogle Nest Mini, to receive...
Bass is also quite good for a TV’s built-in sound. We normally suggest adding a soundbar to any TV, but as I said in my U8N review, plenty of people will be happy with the U8N’s built-in speakers. Smart TV & Menus4 / 5 The U8N uses Google TV as its smart TV system, ...
Note that this doesn't mean all Sony and TCL TVs will have Google TV. In fact, many TCL models areoutfitted with Roku TV, so it's important to check when buying. Is there a monthly fee to use Google TV? No. This is a smart TV platform that's free to use. However, if you do...
Private Internet Access has apps tailored for your Google TV or Fire TV smart television. Whileit’s heavily customizable(a plus for more technical users), it’s also intuitive, so VPN beginners can get a handle on it. Alternatively, you can install Private Internet Access on your router for...
Bass is also quite good for a TV’s built-in sound. We normally suggest adding a soundbar to any TV, but as I said in my U8N review, plenty of people will be happy with the U8N’s built-in speakers. Smart TV & Menus4 / 5 The U8N uses Google TV as its smart TV system, ...
most of the time. I was prompted to complete areCAPTCHAevery time I switched to a new CyberGhost server, which meant that Google could tell I was using a VPN. This suggests that the servers I used were crowded, but since I personally didn't notice any slowdowns, I just consider it a...
The Google TV operating system isn't quite as nice to use as the latest versions of LG's webOS or Hisense's VIDAA, but it's intuitive enough and packed to the rafters with streaming apps. And while the TV has just two HDMI 2.1 sockets, which will be a frustration to hardcore gamers...
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CyberGhost rounds out my rankings, but it's a solid all-rounder that works well with just about any device – including Chromebooks and smart TV. Thanks to the VPN's Smart DNS support, you can also get set up on a game console, too. One of CyberGhost's most impressive features is it...
Ever wish you could smash a tablet and smart speaker together? These devices offer the best of both.