Good and bad news at the same time. Google TV will leave the United States and will be released, thanks to Sony, in several European countries. The bad thing is that the note does not mention that among those countries is SpainLet's hope it's temporary, and even if it's after the summer, we can still have it in our country.
Sony has just announced the availability and pricing of its Internet Player NSZ-GS7 with Google TV built in. In the same note they also mention that their new Blu-ray player connected to Google's television platform will hit stores in the coming days. The first one is priced at $199 (about 160 euros) and the second to $299 (about 240 euros).
With this launch by Sony, its products with Google TV are the first to carry this platform. outside the United States. The problem is that it won't be coming to Spain for now. The first countries to receive the two connected devices are the United Kingdom in July and shortly after markets such as the company, the Australian and, already in Europe, the French, the Dutch and the alemán. In this they have forgotten us.
Both Sony new releases come with a completely redesigned remote control equipped with a QWERTY keyboard and a touchpad to navigate comfortably from the TV. In addition, the touchpad incorporates a motion sensor on three axes to be able to play from them. In addition, this remote control equipped with Bluetooth It can be used as a universal one, to control other devices in the living room.
With the NSZ-GS7 and the NSZ-GP9, Sony takes another step towards the long-promised convergence between television and the internet, a promise that Google TV seems to be keeping. On the TV we will have the Chrome browser, a good part of the mobile applications that are now on Google Play and, of course, access to the movies and books from the Google Play Store. Let's hope they remember Spain in the next wave of launches.
You have all the details on Sony and on the blog of Google TV.
What Google TV brings to Sony TVs and players
Google TV combines movies, series and live TV of your apps and subscriptions and organizes everything for you. It offers personalized recommendations according to your tastes, voice control with the Google Assistant and the possibility of managing smart home devicesWith the Google TV app, content accompanies you. inside and outside the home.
To enjoy all the features, it is necessary sign in with a Google account. Some features, such as voice search or hands-free control, may vary depending on language and region.
How to set it up and what you need
Getting started is simple: from the home screen you can set up Google TV, connect the equipment to your WiFi network and link your account. If you chose a basic experience, you can always activate full features from Home o Settings.
Once ready, you will be able to search for content by voice, install apps from Google Play, and send content from your mobile with Chromecast built-in. On many models, you'll also find compatibility with Apple AirPlay and control with Alexa o Apple HomeKit.
Highlighted features that make a difference
- Enjoy the content: Integrate your favorite platforms and organize everything in one starting screen.
- Voice control: ask Google to find movies, apps or channels, answer questions or adjust home devices.
- Application installation: access a wide catalogue in Google Play with games and streaming services.
- Stream from your mobile: to chromecast and compatibility with AirPlay for iPhone, iPad and Mac.
- Hands-free and smart speakers: On devices with a built-in microphone, activate the "Hey Google" without remote control and, if you prefer, link smart speakers compatible.
- Living decoration: turns the screen into a dynamic framework with photos, art, and environmental data; adds timers and clock from Settings.
Home theater and gaming experience
In imaging, Sony TVs with Google TV can include technologies such as 4K OLED, high contrast panels, support for HDR10, Dolby Vision and calibrated modes such as IMAX EnhancedSony's advanced processing works to deliver accurate colors, sharpness and fluid movement.
In sound, systems such as Acoustic Surface Audio + or optimized speakers bring the scene to life, with compatibility with Dolby Atmos and positioning improvements for audio enveloping.
If you like to play, you will find ports HDMI 2.1 with 4K at 120 Hz, low latency and features like Auto HDR Tone Mapping y Auto Genre Picture Mode, designed to get the most out of your console, including PlayStation 5.
Additionally, services such as Sony Pictures Core (formerly BRAVIA CORE) put at your disposal a catalogue of high quality movies to complete the entertainment ecosystem.
Energy efficiency and responsible use
La EU Energy Label helps compare efficiency between products and provides data such as best before date or noise on certain devices. On Google TV, the menus include ECO options: light sensor, adaptive brightness and energy-saving modes that reduce energy consumption without sacrificing quality.
Enabling these features can help save on the bill and reduce the emissions associated with power consumption, especially if you adjust the brightness to the environment and take advantage of the sleep timers.
Size and Viewing Distance Tips
The choice of size is subjective, but as a general guide, these distances usually work well:
- 32 inches – 0,98 meters
- 43 inches – 1,30 meters
- 50 inches – 1,52 meters
- 55 inches – 1,68 meters
- 65 inches – 1,98 meters
- 75 inches – 2,29 meters
Notes and marks
- Google, Google TV, Google Play and Chromecast built-in are trademarks of Google LLC.
- iPhone, iPad, Mac and AirPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc.
- Amazon Alexa and related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
Sony's proposal with Google TV focuses on simplify access to your content, enhance the audio-visual quality and offer controls intuitive with full integration of the connected home; a combination that truly brings closer the convergence of television and the internet we've been waiting for so long.