STACK #221 March 2023

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SMART TVs

SMART PROJECTORS connectivity and share many of the perks and functionality of smart TVs. Depending on the model, this can include preloaded streaming apps and Google’s Android TV platform, as well as inbuilt voice assistants to navigate content. Compact portable projectors offer the flexibility and convenience of use anywhere, while larger and more premium models suit a dedicated home theatre/media room or main living area. PHILIPS NEOPIX 520 PROJECTOR Top tip: The brighter the projector, the better the image quality. Look for one with a high number of ANSI lumens. lounge, media Smart projectors not only bring the cinema experience home, they also feature internet

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Smart TVs deliver dazzling 4K Ultra HD picture quality and come preloaded with the major streaming apps in one simple, easy-to-navigate interface. They can learn your viewing preferences and tailor recommendations, and you can call up episodes and movies using a voice assistant. Plus you can browse the web and social media on a big screen! When integrated into a smart home ecosystem, the TV can act as a hub to directly

Top tip: Choose a Mini LED or OLED TV with HDR and Dolby Vision for the best possible picture quality.

control compatible smart home devices like lighting and cameras from a dedicated dashboard. Access live camera and doorbell feeds onscreen (be alerted mid-movie when the pizza delivery is at the door) and set smart lighting to sync with the onscreen action.

TCL 65” RP630 4K UHD ROKU SMART TV Connect to your existing smart home ecosystem for voice control via Google Assistant, Alexa and Apple Homekit. Supports HDR and Dolby Vision.

Full HD 1080p resolution and up to 100” screen size. Android TV OS with built-in Google Assistant and Chromecast. SAMSUNG THE PREMIERE LASER 4K SMART PROJECTOR 4K UHD resolution on a screen size up to 120”. Smart TV functionality, inbuilt Bixby and Alexa voice assistants, and Apple Airplay 2 support.

LG 55” CS SELF LIT OLED AI 4K UHD SMART TV Experience deep blacks and vibrant colours with Dolby Vision and HDR. Compatible with smart speakers, Apple Homekit, and Hey Google.

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Soundbars are a more powerful audio alternative to the internal speakers of a smart TV and can include multiple speaker channels, a subwoofer, upward-firing speakers and Dolby Atmos support. They easily connect to a smart TV’s HDMI ARC and eARC inputs. Many feature Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Chromecast, and Airplay 2 connectivity for wireless music streaming and casting content from a smartphone, as well as inbuilt voice assistants that can also control the TV and other compatible smart home devices. They can also be linked to compatible speakers throughout the home for a multi-room audio experience.

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SONY HT-A5000 PREMIUM 5.1.2 CHANNEL DOLBY ATMOS SOUNDBAR Features nine inbuilt speakers for premium spatial sound, plus voice control and smart home integration with Amazon and Google Home ecosystems.

Top tip: Adding a separate smart speaker to a standard, internet connected soundbar can invest it with smart functionality.

BOSE SMART SOUNDBAR 600 Dolby Atmos support, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, built-in Alexa and Chromecast, and Google Assistant use with compatible devices.

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