Philips 50PUT6103S/94 4K Smart TV - Picture quality: 8/10
Even beyond streaming platforms, app support is very limited on Saphi OS, and it still feels like work in progress. You cannot do that for any other service though.
So, you can browse through YouTube on your phone and cast any video to the TV as long as the phone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network. There is no casting option either, except when using the YouTube app.
#PHILIPS SMART TV ANDROID#
There is no support yet for Hotstar, Sony LIV, Zee5 and many more something that’s readily available on official Android TVs. The picture and sound adjustments are buried a bit too deep for my liking, but can be accessed on the fly in any app or input mode something several Android TVs still don’t let you do.Īmong the popular OTT services in India, you only get apps for Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube and Eros Now preinstalled. There is a media player to play content from USB drives, and there are lots of audio and video settings to tinker with. The UI is smooth and pretty much lag-free. You can browse through apps and menus using the D-pad and select the desired option using the OK button.Īmong the popular OTT services in India, you only get apps for Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube and Eros Now preinstalled. It is fairly easy to operate, featuring a simple, icon-based user interface. Philips 50PUT6103S/94 4K Smart TV - User Interface: 6/10Īs I mentioned earlier, this TV runs Philips’ Saphi OS. The build quality is good and two AAA batteries are bundled in the package. As you might have guessed, it doesn’t accept voice commands. The company bundles an IR remote with dozens of keys and a hotkey for Netflix. Since this isn’t an official Android TV, it does not have Chromecast, but you can mirror content from your phone or tablet using Miracast. There is no support for Wi-Fi AC or the 5-GHz wireless band. The TV has built-in WiFi with support for a/b/g/n standards at 2.4 GHz.
#PHILIPS SMART TV SOFTWARE#
The TV claims to support micro-dimming with 6,400 software controlled zones. It is powered by a quad-core processor, the make and speed of which aren’t specified, and neither is the amount of RAM or internal storage. The company doesn’t specify the panel type, but it seems like a good quality VA panel. This Philips TV has an Ultra HD panel with a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels, and a 60 Hz refresh rate.