Android TV

Android TV is a smart TV operating system developed by Google, based on the Linux kernel and a version of the open-source Android operating system. While Google designs and controls the software platform, the hardware itself is produced by a vast network of manufacturing partners across the globe.

Technically, Android TV is not a physical product but a software layer. Consequently, physical devices running this OS, such as televisions or set-top boxes, are manufactured in various locations including China, Vietnam, Mexico, and South Korea, depending on the specific hardware partner like Sony, TCL, Philips, or Hisense.

The brand is a core part of Google's digital ecosystem. It was originally introduced in 2014 as a successor to the earlier Google TV platform. Today, it remains under the ultimate ownership of Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, maintaining its status as one of the leading global standards for smart home entertainment.