They are not the only ones, but Android TV and Vidaa are two of the operating systems for smart televisions with the best public acceptance due to the ease of configuration they offer. Both have the same ability to connect to a home network or allow media playback from external devices through the TV’s physical connections, but they have some significant differences.
How does Android TV work?
Android TV, developed by Google, is more popular and widely used by manufacturers. It is inspired by the Android system of smartphones and stands out because it offers a wide range of applications and services available through the Google Play Store, the online store that is also available on the mobile version of Android.
Its users can download and access a large amount of digital content, including movie apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and YouTube.
In addition, Android TV has a feature that sets it apart from the rest and that is its integration with the Google Cast protocol, which allows you to receive content from mobile devices and computers, simply by opening a compatible application and pressing the cast button.
It also stands out for its compatibility with Bluetooth, which makes it possible to operate it with external controls, mice and wireless keyboards. An additional feature of Android TV is its ability to receive voice commands through the Google Assistant.
How does the Vidaa TV operating system work?
On the other hand, Vidaa is an operating system designed by the Hisense brand, but which has been adopted by other manufacturers including Toshiba and Loewe. Vidaa comes loaded with pre-installed entertainment apps like YouTube or Netflix, but it also allows access to many more entertainment services by downloading its apps from its own App Store.
The Vidaa TV system can be controlled from the physical remote control of the television and through a mobile app available for iOS and Android. Regarding the possibilities of screen mirroring, it has its own protocol called Anyview Cast, with which it can receive content from devices compatible with the Miracast protocol; and also through specific applications available in its App Store.
Like Android TV, Vidaa supports voice control, having Google Assistant and Alexa as virtual assistants willing to facilitate the operation of the TV and other smart devices connected to the home network.