What They Say
The Toshiba TV brand in the US has signed up with Amazon to use its Alexa app along with the FireTV. The voice operation can use a remote or not.
Toshiba’s new M550 Series comes in 55-inch ($799.99), 65-inch ($999.99) and 75-inch ($1,199.99) iterations, with high-end 120HZ native panels and 480 motion rates, as well as Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos capabilities.
What We Think
I think this is the first non-Amazon branded set to use Alexa. (Introducing the All-New Fire TV Family—Including the First Ever Amazon-Built TVs) As I have said before, I was very influenced by research work done with users by Ruwido. I have missed the updates from the firm over the last couple of years. (Voice is Great for TV Control…. Sometimes….). Spoiler alert – voice is great when you know what you want, but not so good if you want to browse.
As far as I am aware, Compal is still the licencee of the Toshiba brand in the US. (BR)
