New York, October 2, 2014. – TP Vision, the producer of Philips TV sets, has announced the launch of its first Android-based models – new Full HD TVs 8100 and 8200 series with 121 cm 48” and 139 cm 55” diagonal size, as well as Ultra HD models 8800 series with 139 cm 55” diagonal size. New hardware with a faster interface and more fun for gaming and watching video. Thanks to the support of Google Play and Philips Smart TV catalogs, the new models open up access to a wide range of video and gaming apps. The 8100, 8200 and 8800 series of 2014 TVs are already available in retail stores.
First Philips TVs with Android 8000 series
The first of its kind
New models of 8000 series are the first Android-based Philips TV sets in America and Europe. They provide access to popular Google services and applications, such as Google Chrome, video hosting YouTube, Google Play Movies, Google Play Music and Google Search.
The new 8800 series has paved the way for Android OS to enter the world of 4K Ultra HD TVs. Models of this series support Ultra Resolution technology, which raises the resolution of content to Ultra HD in real time with remarkable clarity and detail.
Combined capabilities of Philips Smart TV and Google Play catalogs
Philips TVs on the Android platform expand the user experience with access to applications from the online store Google Play, Philips Smart TV services, including “video-on-demand,” “follow-the-screen,” music and entertainment services, as well as access to hundreds of Internet channels Cloud TV . In turn, Cloud Explorer service with Dropbox storage allows you to play content from the cloud on the big screen of the new Philips TVs.
Best-in-class picture quality
Philips 8000 Series TVs stand out with their superb picture quality. With PMR Perfect Motion Rate of 800 Hz and Super Resolution in the 8100 and 8200 Series, and PMR Ultra 1000 Hz and Ultra Resolution in the 8800 Series, the sharpness of live action is astounding. Meanwhile, the Local Contrast feature provides outstanding contrast and Micro Dimming Pro technology dynamically adjusts the LED backlight based on ambient light conditions, resulting in deeper blacks and brighter whites.
A rich gaming experience
The multitasking Android OS combined with a powerful 4-core 8100 and 8200 series or even a 6-core processor 8800 series will open up new opportunities in games, video-on-demand services and useful applications. Now owners of Philips TV sets can run a wide range of available games from Google Play catalog with different system requirements on the big screen of the TV. To ensure the most comfortable gaming experience, you can choose from a range of control options with a pointer on the remote control or a separate controller.
4-Way Ambilight with Game Mode
New Philips 8000 series TVs feature Ambilight 4W 8200 and 8100 series and Ambilight 3W 8800 series , with a new game mode that seamlessly complements its unique capabilities. Ambilight brings fast-paced action and sports to life for an immersive gaming experience.
Intelligent control system
TV has never been so easy to control. The new 8000 series models support remote control keypad navigation, cursor, voice commands and gestures.
How you see your content depends greatly on how far away you are from your TV. To reflect this, the new Philips 8800 series models use a built-in camera, which automatically detects the user’s face and adjusts the sharpness depending on the distance to him.
A wide range of functions of content sharing
The new Philips TVs work even more closely with Android smartphones and tablets, while offering seamless connectivity to Apple iOS devices. With a rich array of ports and interfaces, the new 8000 series models support Philips MyRemote mobile app and Miracast™ Wi-Fi for wireless delivery of content from TV to mobile devices and back. The MultiRoom function, in turn, allows you to transfer the image from one Philips Smart TV to another within the same network.
Suggested retail prices for models going on sale: 48PFS8159
71,990 Dollars,
55PFS8159 –
93 990 Dollars,
48PFS8109 –
71,990 Dollars,
55PFS8109 –
93 990 Dollars,
48PFS8209 –
71 990 Dollars,
55PFS8209 –
93,990 Dollars,
55PUS8809 – 129,990 Dollars.
recently. How does the new Android operating system enhance the functionality of the Philips TVs compared to their previous models? Are there any specific features that set them apart from other Android-based TVs on the market?
a few weeks ago. Has anyone tried out the new Philips Android TVs yet? I’m curious to know how they compare to other smart TVs in terms of performance, ease of use, and picture quality. Are there any standout features or drawbacks? Your feedback would be greatly appreciated!
in April 2021. Are there any significant improvements or notable features in this new series compared to its predecessor? How does the Android operating system enhance the overall user experience and functionality of these TVs? Are there any specific apps or streaming services that are exclusive to this Android-based Philips TV series? Is there any information available regarding the performance or picture quality of these models? Would you recommend these Android-based Philips TVs to someone in the market for a new television?
When will the next batch of 8000-series Android-based Philips TVs be available for sale?