In the functionality category, Xiaomi A Pro 2025 stands out with the Google TV system, which is one of its biggest advantages. This allows users access to a wide range of apps and streaming services, significantly enhancing the convenience of using the television. The Google TV system also offers a voice assistant that facilitates navigation and allows for quick content searches without the need to dig through menus. One of the key strengths of this system is the ability to download virtually unlimited apps from the Google Play Store, enabling personalisation of the television according to individual needs. Users can install apps for streaming, gaming, and various tools, making the television a multimedia entertainment hub. However, it is worth noting that this model lacks recording functions and AirPlay, which may be disappointing for some users. Additionally, there are quite significant lags in the operating system, affecting the ease of use. On the positive side, it also features the ability to pair other peripheral devices via Bluetooth and a remote that does not require aiming at the screen, which significantly improves user comfort. Despite some shortcomings, Xiaomi A Pro 2025 has the potential to meet the needs of users looking for a modern television.
Smart Features – the power of Google TV
The heart and operational brain of the TCL P7K / P79K is the Google TV system, which in itself is a huge advantage. This platform opens access to an almost endless library of applications from the Play Store, ensuring we won't miss any key streaming service. Integration with other devices is exemplary – Apple device owners will appreciate the seamless cooperation thanks to AirPlay, while users of Windows and Android systems can easily take advantage of screen mirroring features. The Google Assistant also deserves a mention, as it handles voice search in Polish exceptionally well, remaining one of the most effective and convenient solutions of its kind on the market. The operation of the system on the tested model can be described as "above average." The interface is mostly smooth, but during testing, it experienced occasional slowdowns and even sporadic "freezes" that required a moment of patience. Minor hiccups are also noticeable in the translation of some system messages, which can be clumsy – these are merely minor oversights on TCL's part that do not affect overall functionality.
Classic Features
In the age of smart systems, traditional television functions often take a back seat, and this case is no different. A significant advantage is the inclusion of a classic remote control with a numeric keypad, which does not require precise aiming at the screen for communication, significantly enhancing user comfort. The presence of Bluetooth technology for connecting external devices, such as headphones or speakers, also counts as a plus. However, this is essentially where the list of conveniences ends. It's evident that TCL has placed nearly everything on the Google TV card, treating classic features as an absolute minimum. Thus, we won’t find options for recording programs from built-in tuners to a USB drive or the once-popular PiP (Picture-in-Picture) feature. It is therefore a basic package that simply works but offers nothing beyond what is essential.