I have a Philips ANDROID Smart TV. It would not have been my first choice for brands, but Android OS was a MUST for me. I like having the Play Store and being able to download certain apps (pretty much any app as on my phone) - Like VLC Player - So I don't EVER need to worry about any of the movies or shows I download actually being compatible file types with my TV, etc. VLC Player is just one reason (out of a TON) why I like Android TV, over all the others. Primarily I am just an android guy.
But the TV has started messing up, It was flickering off and on while I was trying to play my ps5. I am wondering what you would all say is the BEST ROUTE I can go to get the same functions and abilities that I have with my Smart TV w/ Android OS. Should I put my trust in ANOTHER Phillips brand Android OS TV?? When mine is only a couple years old!?? I can't seem to find any other Smart TV that has Android OS except Philips.. well and TLC I think. Aren't TLC junk??
Or is there another route? can I get an Android OS Set top box? Will it be EXACLTY LIKE having an Android OS TV??
Any other suggestions? I want Android OS for the play store DEFINITELY
so basically what do I look for from a TV in order to ensure it has an actual ANDROID INTERFACE with playstore? are smart cast tv's android?
Because a lot of TV's are popping up that do not have android as their OS, like tizen, WEBos, I could go on and on, I do not want those