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SpecsUpdate
LicenseApache 2.0, GPL 2.0(Linux Kernel)
Based OnAndroid Open Source Project (AOSP)
Default Desktop EnvironmentLeanback Launcher
Init-SystemAndroid init
Package ManagerAPK, Google Play Store
OS FamilyLinux (AOSP-based)
Main Usageset top box, casual game console
OriginUSA
Official Supported Architecturessince NDK r17: armeabi-v7a, arm64-v8a, ix86, amd64
DeveloperOpen Handset Alliance, Google(certified devices)
Available Onmultiple devices
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Pros
Pro Easy to use
It is bare and easy to use.
Pro Sideloading of apps
You can sideload apps.
Pro Can run Android apps
It can run all Android apps, however, you might need a mouse.
Pro Built-in Chromecast
Android TV has Chromecast built-in.
Cons
Con Your privacy is for sale with this solution
A lot of data is collected about what you are watching - depending on your TV - your voice is recorded (if it has a microphone) or you are observed watching TV (if it has a camera). That data is sent to the manufacturer, Google and 3rd party companies that you never even heard of. This is all done by presenting you a wall of lawyer-gibberish that no one reads and everyone just agrees to because all they wanna do is watch TV.
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