OnePlus TV
OnePlus expanded its product range to Television by launching the OnePlus TV Q1 on 26 September 2019 and since then, the company has launched 5 different series of TV in India. In September 2018, the company had confirmed its plans to venture into the smart TVs market with the OnePlus TV. The OnePlus TV division is headed by the company CEO Pete Lau and TV Product Manger Todd Wang. Campaigns. In March 2020, Product Manager Todd Wang launched a program called OnePlus TV Product Ninja for users of OnePlus to interact and co-create with the OnePlus TV  Team. Addressing the new OnePlus TV Product Ninjas program, Todd Wang, Product Manager for OnePlus TV, shared, “"Ever since its launch in India, OnePlus TV has been garnering a lot of interest among our community and Indian users at large. By introducing the new community program, we hope to empower our community and play a more integral role in our product development efforts and help us set new benchmarks globally. As a community-centric, brand we look forward to working with a whole new set of creative minds in the country,"” Products. OnePlus TV Q1/Q1 Pro. "Launched on 26th  September, 2019" After much discussion, plenty of teasers from OnePlus CEO Pete Lau himself, the first OnePlus TV series, the OnePlus TV Q1 and Q1 Pro was launched on 26 September 2019 along with the OnePlus 7T. Hardware. Both variants of the OnePlus TV feature 55-inch 4K-resolution QLED panels, with largely the same specifications. The only difference between the OnePlus TV Q1 and Q1 Pro is the presence of a built-in motorized soundbar on the more expensive unit. The 50W soundbar has eight front-firing speaker drivers - two woofers, four full-range drivers, and three tweeters. The  OnePlus TV Q1 also has a rated sound output of 50W, but without the soundbar speaker. Both TVs have color gamut of NTSC 120%, dual band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 Software. Both Televisions run Android TV 9 OS. The televisions also support Dolby Vision and sound formats up to Dolby Atmos, along with support for the HDR10 high dynamic range format. The OnePlus TV range has the Gamma Magic Colour picture processor, which is said to enhance picture quality. Reception. The OnePlus TV Q1 and Q1 Pro received positive reception overall, with praise directed at 4K-HDR, brightness of  the display, design, and sound quality. The lack of mute button on the remote (which led to release of a free rebuilt remote) and no Netflix support during launch, received negative reviews. The price difference between Q1 and Q1 Pro was also criticized by "Prasad" from GSMArena.com OnePlus TV Y1. "Launched on 2nd July, 2020" The OnePlus TV 43Y1 and 32Y1 were launched on 2 July 2020, and OnePlus TV 40Y1 was launched on May 24, 2021. Hardware. The 43-inch and 40-inch variant come with full HD panels, while the 32-inch variant comes equipped with an HD -ready display. For the 43-inch and 40-inch variant, OnePlus has used a sturdy metallic frame to hold together the screen, the motherboard and other hardware of the smart TV. The TV offers a screen-to-body ratio of more than 90 per cent. On the other hand, the 32-inch variant features a slightly lower screen-to-body ratio at 88-per cent with a similar bezel-less design. All the Y1 TVs have a 2 channel 20W speaker with color gamut DCI-P3 93%, 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi support, and Bluetooth 5.0 Software. All the three TVs run  Android TV OS 9 and are powered by the company's Gamma processing engine similar to the Gamma engine in OnePlus Q1 series TVs—which is used for better picture quality by performing real-time image quality optimizations. It also brings features such as Adaptive Contrast, Random Noise Reduction, and Ultra Smooth Motion. With the new Y series, OnePlus has also introduced other features that reduce blur and ghosting. Reception. The OnePlus Y1 TVs received a positive reception overall, with praises directed towards the sound quality, affordability and price-to-performance ratio. The 32-inch model went on sale for  the first time on July 5, 2020, and the smart TVs were sold out in just a minute. This was disclosed by the company via a tweet from its official Twitter handle. OnePlus TV U1. "Launched on 2nd July, 2020" The new OnePlus televisions targeted the affordable segment of the TV market in India. The launch which happened on 2 July 2020 included the OnePlus U1, which features 55-inch display size, with 4K resolution. Hardware. The OnePlus 55U1 TV's display panel features 93 percent DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, HDR10 support, and Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log  Gamma support. OnePlus has also added a Gamma Engine to the TV, which OnePlus has said will enable nine different picture modes on the TV. In terms of the design, the OnePlus 55U1 comes with 95 percent screen to body ratio, and the body of the TV measures 6.9mm. The TV has four speakers placed at 90-degree angles to the frame of the TV, with 30W audio output. Software. The TV comes with Dolby Atmos support and runs on OnePlus’ custom Oxygen Play UI, which is based on Google's Android TV 9 OS – the same firmware that  runs on the OnePlus Q1 series TVs. Reception. The OnePlus TV U1 received a positive reception overall, with praises directed towards affordability, picture quality and design, however the inconsistent sound quality and frequent unavailability of product received negative response. OnePlus TV U1S. "Launched on 10th June, 2021" OnePlus launched another TV range called OnePlus TV U1S on 10 June 2021. Hardware. The U1S 4K smart TV series was introduced in three sizes: 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch. The OnePlus TV U1S series has HDR10+, HLG, and MEMC support as well. The televisions have slim bezels and  come with 30W speakers with support for Dolby Audio co-tuned with Dynaudio. The company claimed that OnePlus TV U1S is co-tuned with the Dynaudio for better audio experience. Software. The U1S runs on the Android TV 10 platform with built-in apps for Netflix, Prime Video, and Spotify. There's built-in Google Assistant and Chromecast along with Miracast, DLNA, and Multicast. For running applications, the U1S features 16GB internal storage with 2GB of system memory. For connectivity, the OnePlus TV U1S features 3x HDMI 2.1 connectors (with HDMI 1 having eARC) along with a single  optical audio output, analog AV input, Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11n, and 2x USB 2.0 ports. Reception. Being the first OnePlus TV to have a 65 inch variant, the U1S series received a positive reception with praises directed towards build quality, design and colour reproduction. MEMC, AI Picture quality, color space mapping were highlighted. Lack of Dolby Vision and comparatively high price received negative response. OnePlus TV Y1S/Y1S Edge. "Launched on 17h February, 2021" OnePlus launched the Y1S TV range in its 'Double Feature Launch Event' which took place on YouTube on 17 June 2021. The new TVs  come in 32 inch and 43 inch screen sizes and have an offline specific Y1S Edge variant too. Hardware. The OnePlus TV Y1S and Y1S Edge feature a bezel-less display design with the Edge having a metallic coating on the bottom bezel. The two models are both available in two sizes – 43 inches and 32 inches models but the resolutions are different. The 32-inch model comes with an HD resolution while the 43-inch variant has a Full HD display. Both TVs have support for HDR10+, HDR10, as well as HLG format support for a superior viewing  experience. The Y1S Edge series comes with a 24W speaker instead of 20W on the OnePlus TV Y1S. The rest of the specs and similar to the OnePlus TV Y1S series. This offline specific duo also comes with TÜV Rhineland Certification, which is not available on the regular Y1S variants. The company claims that their new x64 based processor provides 30% improvement over the previous Y1 series. Software. The TVs come with HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG format support. All the Y1S series devices run Google’s Android TV 11 OS, come with Dolby Audio support, and an auto low  latency mode (ALLM). They come with a Game Mode that activates ALLM, which the company claims will provide an immersive experience. Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi with 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz band support, Bluetooth support. The OnePlus TV Y1S and Y1S Edge will also allow users to cast their smartphones with the help of the Smart Casting feature and support Chromecast and Miracast. They are also DLNA-certified. The TVs come with Kids Mode, Eye Comfort Mode and digital wellbeing along with a companion app called OnePlus Connect App. OnePlus TV Accessories. OnePlus TV Base Dock. The  OnePlus TV Q1 did not come with a table-top stand included, only the Q1 Pro had it included in the box. Users buying the Q1 variant only have a Wall Mount included in the box. It is sold separately as an accessory on Amazon. The company sells it by the name of OnePlus TV Table-top Stand (Base Dock). This action of the company was criticized after the launch of Q1 TV. OnePlus TV Netflix Remote. After receiving criticism on the OnePlus TV Q1's remote, OnePlus launched a free Netflix Remote for the existing customers. For a few  months after the launch of the Q1 TV, it did not have support for Netflix app, since Netflix required the TV makers to include a Netflix dedicated button on the TV remotes, so, the OnePlus TV Netflix remote was launched after the company noticed the user's feedback and Netflix's policy. The new remote has a different design and layout, and also has a dedicated Netflix button. OnePlus TV USB Camera. The OnePlus TV USB Camera was a Plug-and-Play camera launched along with the OnePlus TV U1S. It has Full HD resolution with support for video calling  via Google Duo on the OnePlus TVs, 2 noise cancellation mics and a physical privacy shutter and indicator LED light. It has a magnetic holder for docking it on the TVs. OnePlus Connect App. The OnePlus Connect app is a companion app for OnePlus TVs. It allows the users to search, explore and play content from their Android/iOS phones directly to their TVs, use their phones as a remote control/trackpad, quick switch between the frequent apps, cast local media or device screen to TV, and take screenshots of the TV screen. In July 2021, the company launched a  new version of the app, OnePlus Connect 2.0. It added new functionalities like Smart Volume Control feature which can automatically reduces the volume of the smart TV during incoming calls and return to the previous volume after the call ends. And with the help of the TypeSync feature, users can just type or speak directly into your phone to control the smart TV without a traditional remote. Via the Connect app, users can manage the Kids Mode remotely, set a timer to automatically turn the TV off, view User Metrics to monitor screen time, use One Click Cleanup to stop  running background apps, and transfer video and files from phone to TV without need for an external application. "Anmol Sachdeva" from "Beebom.com" claimed the OnePlus Connect App to be the best feature of OnePlus TVs. Comparison Table. The following is a comparison list of all TVs belonging to the OnePlus brand of devices, all using the Android TV operating system.