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Amazon Great Indian Festival 2022 Sale: Top Offers on TVs, Accessories
Here is a list of some of the best deals that you can find today on Amazon Great Indian Festival 2022
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2022 sale: Best smart TV deals
Sony Bravia 65-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED Google TV (Rs. 61,000)
Sony Bravia 65-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED Google TV is down to Rs. 80,000 (MRP Rs. 1,39,900) on Amazon during the Great Indian Festival sale right now. Amazon is offering a discount worth Rs. 2,500 on payments made using any bank’s card. Interested users can also swap an old TV to get an additional exchange discount of up to Rs. 7,920.
Buy now at: Rs. 80,000 (MRP Rs. 1,39,900)
Hisense 65-inch 4K QLED Android TV (65U6G)
This 65-inch QLED Android TV from Hisense was launched in India with a special price tag of Rs. 84,990. Now, Amazon has listed the smart TV for Rs. 60,000. SBI credit and debit card users can avail an additional discount worth Rs. 1,500. Further, the e-commerce website is offering up to Rs. 7,920 exchange discount. The Hisense 65-inch 4K QLED Android TV (65U6G) features a 4K (3,840×2,160 pixels) resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. It is equipped with 24W enhanced by Dolby Atmos technology and comes with a built-in Chromecast and a voice control remote.
Buy now at: Rs. 60,000 (MRP Rs. 84,990)
Vu 55-inch Masterpiece Glo QLED TV
During the Amazon Great Indian Festival 2022 sale, customers can grab the 55-inch Vu Masterpiece Glo QLED TV for Rs. 68,999, instead of the original launch price of Rs. 74,999. Amazon is offering an exchange discount of up to 7,920. EMI options start at Rs. 3,297 as well. The Vu 55-inch Masterpiece Glo QLED TV features a 4K (3,840×2,160 pixels) QLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and 800 nits of peak brightness. It has 4.1-channel 100W speakers with 4 master speakers and a subwoofer. The smart TV offers Dolby Atmos support.
Buy now at: Rs. 68,999 (MRP Rs. 74,999)
LG 55-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV
LG’s 55-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV is available for Rs. 44,980 during the ongoing sale, down from the retail price of Rs. 71,990. The EMI options start at Rs. 2,532. Further, SBI card users can save up to 10 percent on credit/ debit card or EMI purchases. The LG’s 55-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV features a 4K Ultra HD (2,160 x 3,840 pixels) display with 60Hz refresh rate and HDR 10 Pro support.
Buy now at: Rs. 44,980 (MRP Rs. 71,990)
Redmi 50-inch 4K Ultra HD Android Smart LED TV X50
During the Amazon festival sale, customers can purchase the Redmi 50-inch 4K Ultra HD Android Smart LED TV X50 at Rs. 27,999, which is lower than its original price of Rs. 38,999. In addition to the discount, customers can also avail of an exchange discount of up to Rs. 7,920 on specific TV models. The smart TV has impressive features including support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+ formats for high dynamic range content. The TV support different sound formats including Dolby Audio for the inbuilt speakers, Dolby Atmos pass-through over eARC, and DTS Virtual.
Buy now at: Rs. 27,999 (MRP Rs. 38,999)
Samsung 43-inch Crystal 4K Neo Series Ultra HD Smart LED TV
The Samsung 43-inch Crystal 4K Neo Series Ultra HD Smart LED TV is available for Rs. 30,980 during the Amazon Great Indian Festival 2022 sale in India this week. Customers can grab an additional instant discount worth up to Rs. 7,920 by exchanging their old smart TVs. The was launched in India in June this year for Rs. 35,990. The 43-inch smart TV comes with HDR10+ support as well as inbuilt voice assistance. The Crystal 4K Neo TV includes a bezel-less design and has a list of connectivity options including multiple HDMI ports and a USB port.
Buy now at Rs. 30,980 (MRP Rs. 35,990)
During the Amazon Great Indian Festival 2022 sale, customers can purchase the OnePlus 43-inch Y1S Pro LED Android TV at Rs. 25,990, which is lower than its original price of Rs. 29,999. SBI credit card users can avail of a flat Rs. 2,000 additional discount on the smart TV. In addition to the discount, customers can also avail of an exchange discount up to Rs. 7,920 on specific TV models. The smart TV sports a 43-inch 4K UHD display and features a Gamma Engine for enhancing image quality in real-time. The display offers HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG format support. It has two full-range speakers that deliver a combined audio output of 24W and a Dolby Audio-enhanced surround sound system.
Buy now at: Rs.25,990 (MRP Rs. 29,999)
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2022 sale: Best offers on accessories
Interested users can grab the Bose Smart Soundbar 700 at a discounted price of Rs. 67,499 (MRP Rs. 84,400) on Amazon during the Great Indian Festival 2022 sale this week. SBI credit card users can receive another instant discount worth Rs. 1,500 on the purchase. It comes with Wi-Fi connectivity and inbuilt voice control.
Buy now at: Rs. 67,499 (MRP Rs. 84,400)
Fire TV Stick (starts at Rs. 1,999)
Amazon is offering discounts on Fire TV Stick models during the ongoing Amazon Great Indian festival 2022 sale. Users paying through Amazon Pay can also avail a discount of up to Rs. 350. The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming model Rs. 3,699 (MRP Rs. 6,499).
Passkeys Support for Home Ecosystem
According to Samsung, it will expand Passkey to TVs powered by its proprietary Tizen operating system (OS) beginning with 2025 models. Its refrigerator equipped with AI Family Hub and other home appliances supporting AI Home will also support sign-in using more secure Passkeys.
Furthermore, its home ecosystem devices will feature support for web browser-based login by scanning QR codes.
In addition to the expansion of Passkeys, Samsung also announced that Knox Matrix — a blockchain-based, multi-device security solution — will now be available on more devices including TVs and home appliances.
Other Announcements
Samsung introduced new updates to SmartThings at its developer conference. One of the newly announced features is Home Insight which is claimed to analyse user data, usage patterns, device history and other statistics collected in real time. This will offer a better home experience to users, according to the company.
Additionally, all Samsung products with screens will now feature SmartThings Hub for improved connectivity with partner devices. It also includes Edge AI which adds AI capabilities to the existing connected home devices. The company also announced partnerships with Schlage and Aqara smart key developers for adding the SmartThings Door Lock function to the Digital Home Key inside the Samsung Wallet app. This change will take place next year.
Tizen OS is also getting AI functionality. Samsung devices powered by a neural processing unit (NPU) will provide personalised experiences. It will be able to control aspects such as echo and noise levels while watching TV or improve notetaking by analysing the user’s writing styles. Its Multi-Control feature is also being expanded to smart monitors and TVs powered by Tizen.
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Apple Smart Home Display
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claimed in his Power On newsletter that Apple is looking to enter the smart home segment with new devices. The company already has its HomePod in the segment, however, it has not seen much popularity. To reinvent the space, the tech giant is reportedly taking the help of robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and a new operating system.
According to the report, Apple is working on two tabletop devices, and each would feature a smart display. The high-end variant is said to come with a robotic limb whose purpose is currently unknown. It is also said to feature a giant iPad-like display.
The report mentioned more information about the lower-end device. The device is said to feature a smart display that can be used for FaceTime and controlling home appliances. The device reportedly has an internal code name of J595. It is not clear whether the device will also feature a robotic appendage.
As per Gurman, the device could be launched next year. However, it is not clear whether it will be introduced in early 2025 or later in the year. The price is said to be $1,000 (roughly Rs. 83,740) or more. The most interesting development is that Apple is reportedly working on a new operating system dubbed homeOS to run these devices and its existing smart home lineup including HomePod and HomePod mini. The basis for the OS is said to be tvOS, which powers the Apple TV.
Further, it is said that the new smart home devices with integrated displays will also feature Apple Intelligence. It is unclear how the tech giant wants to incorporate AI features into the device. However, the lower-end device is said to be able to run apps such as Calendar, Notes, and Home. The device will also be able to run smart home appliances and act as the central hub for it.
LG Smart TVs Showing Screensaver Ads
Earlier this month, LG Ad Solutions announced the launch of Native Screensaver Ads, a full-screen advertising experience which activates on the home screen of LG smart TVs. The company added that this “ad format capitalises on idle screen time, turning what may be perceived as a period of downtime into a valuable engagement opportunity.”
According to a Flatpanelshd report, users are now seeing these ads on their smart TVs, including the high-end G4 OLED TVs. These ads are said to be displayed in either carousel format or full-screen. The content of the ads is said to be unrelated to the TV experience, and are largely brand-focused. These screensaver ads reportedly appear before the regular screensaver appears, and are localised in the language of the region the smart TV is set in.
LG Ad Solutions highlighted in its press release that similar ads will also be hosted on LG Channels (the company’s free and ad-supported streaming service) and Content Store. Highlighting the decision to introduce these ads, Dave Rudnick, Chief Technology Officer at LG Ad Solutions, said, “Now, 93% of viewers multitask while watching TV, engaging in activities like messaging, shopping, browsing social media, or playing games on their phones. Through testing, we validated that Screensaver ads present a valuable opportunity for brands to be front and centre on the largest screen in the room.”
Notably, many streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ Hotstar either have ad-supported tiers or show ads in between the shows. Technically, users do not own the content on those platforms and pay for a service, which is how these companies justify ad-based revenue. However, LG’s decision to show ads on the screensaver screen is unique in the consumer tech space as users have to watch ads despite paying for the smart TV upfront.
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