In September 2018, OnePlus confirmed that it will foray into TV market in this year. In April, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau had again confirmed that the company is working on a smart TV. A report from the previous month had claimed that the Chinese firm will be soon debuting its first smart TV. Thanks to All About OnePlus, a OnePlus remote control that has a model number of RC-001A has been spotted on the database of Bluetooth SIG certification body. The spotting of OnePlus remote control is big hint that the arrival of OnePlus TV is close at hand.
The below shown Bluetooth SIG listing for RC-001A remote control show that it carries support for Bluetooth 4.2 In the recent past, Lau has claimed that the existing TV removes are outdated, and he is of the view that AI can greatly assist in showing relevant information to the user. It appears that the Bluetooth enabled OnePlus TV remote control will feature a dedicated button for accessing AI assistant.
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Previous reports have revealed that OnePlus TV will receive software updates for five years after its launch to ensure that it remains futureproof. The OnePlus TV is expected to sport a premium design like the OnePlus smartphones, and it will be powered with its own AI engine. The company is reportedly focusing more on the image and video quality of its upcoming smart TV. The OnePlus TV and smartphone will be able to connect with each other seamlessly. It is also expected to come with a built-in camera.
Xiaomi TVs are highly popular in India. During the launch event of the OnePlus 7 in the country, OnePlus India Head Vikas Agarwal had claimed that the OnePlus TV is the firm’s next focus for the India market. The OnePlus TV will be exclusively available through Amazon India in the country. It is expected to arrive with a competitive price tag. Rumors are rife that it could be equipped with 4K LED display and it function as a smart home controller.
