OnePlus has been focusing on the budget models in both smartphones and TV segment. It introduced the Nord lineup in smartphones and budget-smart TVs with OnePlus TV 32Y1 and OnePlus TV 43Y1. Both OnePlus TV Y series have identical hardware except for the display size and resolution. The company has been updating its TV lineup by pushing out updates constantly. Now, these devices have received their third update, which brings a series of new features including Alexa skills.

The OTA3 update brings new OnePlus Connect features as well as Amazon Alexa skills. The former gives you the ability to check screen time and data statistics. Plus, you can now clear background apps in one click. It further improves connection stability with TV. On the other hand, Alexa is getting updates for searching content. For instance, you can say “Alexa, show me the movie The Lord of the Rings” for content search or “Alexa, dim OnePlus TV” for brightness control. You can open apps by saying, “Alexa, open YouTube on OnePlus TV.” You can also ask Alexa to control your keyboard by saying “Alexa, go left.” “Alexa, choose this.”

The latest build also claims to improve the Google Chromecast stability. The update is currently being rolled out in batches and should reach every unit in the coming days.

OnePlus TV 32Y1/43Y1 OTA3 official changelog:

• Update OnePlus Connect:
  • Check Screen time and Data statistics
  • Clear background apps in one click
  • Improve connection stability with TV
• New skills of Alexa:
  • Search content: “Alexa, show me the movie The Lord of the Rings.”
  • Brightness control: “Alexa, dim OnePlus TV.”
  • Open apps: “Alexa, open YouTube on OnePlus TV”
  • Keypad Controller: “Alexa, go left.” “Alexa, choose this.”
• Improve Chromecast stability while casting from phone to TV

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The last year’s OnePlus TV lineup, the Q1 series is now available through Flipkart. Now, the TV series is available on Amazon, Flipkart, the OnePlus online store, and select offline channels. The range was launched at a starting price of Rs 69,999. However, it is now selling for Rs 62,900. The OnePlus Q1 TV series is being made available on Flipkart just in time for the festive season. To recall, Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale will be live from September 29 to October 4.

The OnePlus TV Q1 features a 55-inch display with a resolution of 3840 x 2160. It comes with NTSC 120% color gamut and supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG. As for the sound, it comes equipped with a 50W sound output through 4 units. In contrast the OnePlus TV Q1 Pro has 8 speaker units.

The OnePlus TV Q1 series runs Android TV. It comes pre-loaded with several applications including OxygenPlay, Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Google Play Movies, Hotstar, ErosNow, Zee5, Hungama, SonyLiv and more. The Google Assistant as well as Chromecast in built-in. Plus, it works with Amazon Alexa. On the connectivity front, the OnePlus Q1 series has 2.4 GHz/5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi standard, Bluetooth 5.0, 1 ethernet port, 1 RS connection input, 3-in-1 AV input, 4 HDMI2 ports that suport ARC, and 3 (1 USB2.0, 1 USB3.0, 1 USB Type-C) USB ports.

The OnePlus TV Q1 series is available through Amazon since the launch in September 2019. It is coming to Flipkart after nearly a year of launch. Apart from the two e-commerce giants, the TVs are available through OnePlus’ official online store oneplus.in, and select offline channels, including OnePlus experience stores and Reliance Digital outlets.

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OnePlus launched the OnePlus TV Q1 and Q1 Pro in India last year. Unlike most Chinese manufacturers, OnePlus TVs focused on the premium segment. Now, the company has confirmed that it will be launching an affordable version of its devices soon.

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau took to Twitter to tease the launch of the affordable OnePlus TV. It will be announced in India on July 2. The move is in line with its strategy to expand its customer base across categories.

“Entry and mid segments are growing rapidly and have captured our focus. If we want to diversify to a wide audience in India, then it is the best way to start,” Navnit Nakra, OnePlus India’s new Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer told ET.

OnePlus is expected to introduce its entry-level smart TV series at around $200 or Rs 15,000. Moreover, the report from ET claims that it will also launch a mid-range series in Rs 20,000-Rs 40,000 range.

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