Brand Name | TCL |
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Item Weight | 38.2 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 48.5 x 10.7 x 30.9 inches |
Item model number | 55R617 |
Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
Color Name | Black |
Special Features | Roku TV Smart Platform; Dolby Vision HDR; Contrast Control Zones; Wide Color Gamut; Voice Control |
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TCL 55R617 - 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV (2018 Model)
Screen Size | 55 Inches |
Brand | TCL |
Supported Internet Services | Netflix, Pandora, Vudu, Amazon Instant Video |
Display Technology | LED |
Resolution | 4K |
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Special Feature | Roku TV Smart Platform; Dolby Vision HDR; Contrast Control Zones; Wide Color Gamut; Voice Control |
Model Name | 6 Series |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi, HDMI |
Color | Black |
About this item
- Your purchase includes One TCL 55R617 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV (2018 Model), One voice enabled remote control with batteries and One analog audio/video input adapter.
- TV dimensions without stand: 48.5" W x 28.1" H x 2.9" D. TV dimensions with stand: 48.5” W x 30.6” H x 10.7” D. Stand separation distance: 47.9” TV weight without stand: 37.1 lbs
- Our Contrast Control Zones (CCZ) is part of the powerful performance package available on our new six series TV. Simply put, and LED TV with Full array and contrast control zones is the only way in LED TV can have the blackest blacks and whitest whites on screen at the same time, delivering an amazing contrast, bright vibrant white, and deep rich blacks.
- The 120 Hz clear motion index uses a combination of the TVs need of 60 Hz panel and back like scanning to deliver clear fast action. This technology prevents the “soap opera effect”.
- While TCL Roku TVs do not include Bluetooth, you can connect this TV to external audio by using either HDMI ARC, a digital optical audio out, or an analog audio out in the form of a 3.5 mm Jack.
- Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant
Important information
On-mode power consumption
0.49 watts
Visible screen diagonal
55" / 140 cm
From the manufacturer

6-SERIES
Powerful Picture. Endless Entertainment.
The 6-Series 4K TCL Roku TV features Dolby Vision HDR imaging combined with striking wide color powered by TCL’s NBP Photon technology. Thousands of streaming channels are accessible through a simple, intuitive interface in a bold, brushed metal design.
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Premium Picture Quality with Dolby Vision HDR
Powerful picture performance with Dolby Vision HDR and technologies that offer superior contrast and more accurate colors. TCL’s NBP Photon technology achieves wide color space coverage.
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HDR Performance Package Pro
Combines Contrast Control Zone technology for localized areas of contrast, an iPQ Engine for controlled, precise color reproduction, and HDR Pro Gamma for impactful HDR performance in any environment.
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Immersive Gaming
Enjoy dark shadows, bright highlights, rich colors, and low input lag, for a truly immersive 4K gaming experience that only the best gaming TV can deliver.


Say it. Play it.
An enhanced remote lets you use your voice to quickly find your favorite entertainment. Use voice control to find movie titles, launch or change channels, and even switch inputs.

About TCL
Already one of the world's best-selling consumer electronics brands, TCL is now the fastest-growing TV brand in North America. TCL was founded more than 35 years ago and prides itself on delivering high-quality products with stylish design, including the easy-to-use TCL Roku TV.
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55", 65", 75" | Screen Sizes | 43", 49", 55", 65" |
4K Ultra HD | Resolution | 4K Ultra HD |
120Hz CMI | Refresh Rate | 120Hz CMI |
| Dolby Vision HDR | |
| HDR10 | |
| CCZ Technology | |
| Wide Color | |
55", 65", 75" | Screen Sizes | 43", 49", 55", 65" |
4K Ultra HD | Resolution | 4K Ultra HD |
120Hz CMI | Refresh Rate | 60Hz, 120Hz CMI |
| Dolby Vision HDR | |
| HDR10 | |
| CCZ Technology | |
| Wide Color |
55", 65", 75" | Screen Sizes | 32", 40", 43", 49" |
4K Ultra HD | Resolution | <32" 720p; >40" FHD |
120Hz CMI | Refresh Rate | 60Hz, 120Hz CMI |
| Dolby Vision HDR | |
| HDR10 | |
| CCZ Technology | |
| Wide Color |
55", 65", 75" | Screen Sizes | 32", 40", 49" |
4K Ultra HD | Resolution | <32" 720p; >40" FHD |
120Hz CMI | Refresh Rate | 60Hz, 120Hz CMI |
| Dolby Vision HDR | |
| HDR10 | |
| CCZ Technology | |
| Wide Color |
Product Description
TCL's 6 Series combines stunning 4K HDR picture performance and the award winning Roku TV smart platform in a bold, brushed metal design for a superior TV experience. Dolby Vision delivers greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller palette of rich colors. TCL?s Contrast Control Zone technology individually optimizes the image across up to 120 zones to yield striking contrast between light and dark areas. The 6 Series models? iPQ Engine provides precise color replication while HDR Pro Gamma significantly improves HDR performance in any setting. Powerful picture performance is complemented by the Roku OS, providing seamless access your cable box, Blu ray player, gaming console, and other devices without flipping through inputs or complicated menus. An enhanced remote makes it easy to find movie titles, launch or change channels, and even switch inputs, all with your voice. The minimum bandwidth requirements to stream 4K content vary by content provider. For example, Netflix and Youtube state their recommended minimum speed is 25Mbps. Vudu states its minimum is 11Mbps, Amazon recommends a minimum speed of 15Mbps. We recommend that you check with your preferred 4K content provider to see what their requirements are, as they may change from time to time. HDMI Ports: 3 HDMI 2.0 w/HDCP 2.2 (1 ARC); Resolution: 3840 x 2160; USB Ports: 1 USB 2.0. Display Resolution UHD.
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ASIN | B079N9HDNQ |
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Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #126,690 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #588 in LED & LCD TVs |
Date First Available | March 16, 2018 |
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Ok folks, I've had some time to play around with the new 65" 6 Series and here are my basic impressions - again, I need a ton more time with this thing to really determine what it is capable of. That said, for reference, the TV that this replaced was a 2015 Vizio M70-C3 series TV, 4K NON HDR.
HARDWARE
* The TV is truly all metal save for a small part on the lower back of the television that houses most of the components. It looks sleek and svelte.
* The power button on the front is not distracting at all (the flashing blue/white light). It is small on the 65 inch, so do not expect it to be distracting or in your face or anything like that.
* All of the hook ups for everything (except the power cord - that's on the left) are on the right side of the TV (as you are facing it) and are extremely easy to get to. This is a huge plus so you can hook things up after it's been wall mounted relatively easily.
* Viewing angles are not amazing. They are ok. Looking at the TV dead on the center, the picture is like O_O wow. Going 30 or so degrees in either direction... colors get washed out a bit. This is prevelant with movies and games. Sitting on a couch, three people can easily enjoy the picture, but anything more than that or wider angle... yeah no. Granted, we have to reposition this TV tonight on the wall mount and lower it about 12-18 inches as it is way too high on the wall. This may make a difference, but for right now I can't say the viewing angles are great. The Vizio M70-C3 seemed to be about the same. The OLED I have upstairs, of course, has perfect viewing angles and looks amazing no matter where you sit.
* My unit came with zero dead pixels, good screen uniformity, no banding issues as others have stated (which leads me to believe if you exchange it you should be good if you are experiencing these issues). The only thing about the screen I'm not a huge fan of is that in the very top and bottom of the corners it is a tad dark. It's not distracting, but it is there. Other than that, it's great.
* I got the Amazon unit with the enhanced voice remote. It works well, is local WiFi based so you don't need to point it at the TV. No headphone jack (which is a bummer), but the app on my phone does the exact same thing, works perfectly with headphones, tested today.
* Was able to set it up with a VESA wall mount and mount it - had a slight issue with needing to install a spacer as the way the TV is designed they make it just shy of a perfect fit. Putting in spacers fixed the problem so yes, you can wall mount without issue.
* 3 HDMI Ports (people say HDMI 3 has lowest lag, but honestly we use a PS4 Pro on HDMI 1 with Game Mode and Dynamic Contrast set to on/high and it is perfect - I am feeling zero lag when I play games).
* Ethernet port works fine for streaming - was worried with it being 10/100 it would be slow, but I used both the 802.11ac WiFi and the Ethernet to test - both seem relatively equal in terms of speed. Content loads quickly.
* HDMI ports all come with their settings set to AUTO. When I spoke to TCL they said I should change this to HDMI 2.0 if I am going to be using 4K HDR sources. I updated all of them to reflect this in the TV menu.
* Connecting a soundbar was a bit confusing, even through HDMI-ARC. I had to call TCL and even they couldn't figure it out. In the menu under System there is a section about CEC. You need to scan your equipment once it is plugged in to the HDMI-ARC port and it will find the soundbar. Once it does that, everything is gravy. Just don't go to the Audio menu and beat your head against the table figuring out why the soundbar doesn't work. It will work, you just need to run the scan for it under System --> CEC.
SOFTWARE
* Newest Roku OS Platform. If you've used Roku's OS then you know what you're getting. Works fine, but be advised it is not as fluid as the newest Roku Ultra. It is very similar to the Roku Streaming Stick+ in terms of how it moves, navigates, etc. Relatively smooth, but definitely can lag up a bit (not a lot, but it is there).
* As another reviewer said, the apps themselves all look a bit pixelated when navigating them. NOTE - The CONTENT looks fine - but the app navigation, etc. especially up close looks pixelated. Be aware of this as you are using the Roku OS. I have not tested if I use a different box (like a Roku Ultra) if it looks better/worse/etc. I can confirm it does not look as smooth as it could be. Perhaps a content patch could be dropped that updates the OS to always be in HDR (like Apple TV 4K does).
* Gaming - Honestly, I believe this to be the TV's strongest feature. WOW. I was blown away by God of War with HDR turned on. I tried FarCry 5, Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart, Assassin's Creed, Final Fantasy XV, and a bunch of others. All around, gorgeous, no input lag, etc. NOTE - Be sure to turn Game Mode ON and Dynamic Contrast to high (local dimming). Huge difference in picture quality/fluid motion/etc.
* Movie streaming in 4K HDR - in one word, stunning. Truly stunning. It's gorgeous. I've tried 4K/4K HDR content from Netflix, Amazon, Vudu, Fandango, 4K Spotlight, and YouTube. Every source looked beautiful. Blacks are DEEP, contrast is very well done. People were saying that it isn't bright enough - um, are you sure? Watching the movie "Bright" (ironic, I know) on Netflix I found in scenes where it was dark and all of a sudden flashlights came on or a huge explosion happened I squinted because it was so bright. I find it is very acceptable. My one callout is as this is a FALD TV, the black letterbox top and bottom can get a tad cloudy when a lot of white contrast shows up on the movie you are watching. It's subtle, but it's there. Light years better than the Vizio M70-C3, but it is not an OLED where it is always black in the letterbox top/bottom.
* Movie streaming in 1080p (HDX) - I streamed Wonder Woman in HDX on Vudu and felt it looked very good. Is it as crisp as 4K? No, it's not. Will I buy the film again in 4K? I mean, maybe, but I tried like six different 1080p movies and it looked like I was watching a regular HD movie. It was the same as on other sets to be honest.
* Movie streaming lower than 1080p - I have not tested this yet, and honestly I don't really watch content that is less than 1080p for movies so I can't really comment on that.
* The Roku mobile app - A necessity for this TV. Unlocks many of the special TV features (like setting gamma, etc.) so be sure you download it. Simple, easy set up, and can use private listening/voice/etc. with it.
* Television streaming through YouTube TV and Philo - This is the one I was a bit surprised by. Maybe it's the engine that upscales, but I found the quality was not as good as my Vizio M70-C3 or my LG55 curved OLED. It looks acceptable, but definitely not as smooth, a bit more jagged in places, etc. I watch a LOT of streaming TV so this may be something to consider. I am going to buy another Roku Ultra box or Nvidia Shield and see if this holds true when watching through a different source. It may be the Roku OS itself, but I need to test further. This shouldn't dissuade you from buying the TV as the apps work fine - just not quite as smooth.
* Television streaming through Hulu Plus - Mixed - kind of like I said for YouTube TV and Philo, it looks not quite as smooth, but for some programs it looks awesome (like Bob's Burgers, for example, it looks perfect).
* I connected a 4K HDR switcher to HDMI 2 for my XBox One X, Nintendo Switch, Super NES Classic, NES Classic and all worked just fine. No degradation of picture whatsoever, 4K HDR worked fine w/ the XBox. I have my PS4 Pro in HDMI 1 and Soundbar in HDMI 3-ARC.
WHO IS THIS TV FOR? Guys, be realistic in your expecations. This TV is a very large, very capable 4K Dolby Vision/HDR10/HLG television for $999 (in some cases with a Best Buy coupon 10% less, or if you experienced shipping issues from Amazon, possibly even less if Customer Service takes pity on you). This TV for $999 is an absolute steal if you understand it's not perfect. It's very CAPABLE, but not perfect. Is it better than an OLED? No. It's just not. Some films look very similar, gaming looks great on both, etc. but for upscaling of TV content, etc. an OLED or a more expensive LED will be a better way to go. If you can get past those things, and are within a specific budget, you cannot go wrong with this TV.
WILL I BE KEEPING THE TWO I BOUGHT? At this point, I am not sure if I'm being totally honest. I was going to sell my 55 OLED in the bedroom for the 65" TCL 6 that I bought, but as of today I am not sure. I need to play around with the TV I have hooked up for the weekend and decide. The Vizio P-Series Quantum is probably what I am going to ultimately get for the living room later on in the year. If I find a 65 OLED for below $2000 then I may consider putting that in the living room (Massdrop had one recently but I was waiting for this one to come out so I hesitated). At the end of the day, what is most important to you? If an amazing deal with all flavors of HDR is most important, then GET THIS TV. You will NOT be dissapointed. If you are more like me, and are spoiled by OLED already, you may find it difficult to go back to LED, even with FALD. Ultimately, you need to determine what is best for you.
If you are coming from a 1080p set, or a set that just had 4K but no HDR, this set will blow you away. If you have a solid 4K HDR TV already (like the X900E or an OLED), you may not be too keen to switch. Whatever choice you make, be sure it fits in your budget and you keep your expectations in line with your wallet :-).
NOTE: After I started having hardware issues with the TV I wrote this addendum to my review on AVSForum. It is listed below:
I wrote a review a few days ago on this TV and that was before I noticed any of the issues it had. Just because I had issues, or others on here had issues, that should NOT take away from the fact that this TV is, for lack of a better term, badass. It truly is. There are some nit picky things I know I didn’t love with it, but that’s with any TV. The truth is, I game a lot and this TV absolutely has the chops to compete against something like an OLED. The dynamic contrast truly does look that good. 4K movies, 4K content, etc. look BRILLIANT on this TV. Like wow brilliant. Truth is, my favorite kind of TV is an OLED TV and, I am sure most would agree, if you could afford one you would probably get that. That is the main reason why I returned these TVs and decided to keep my existing OLED and upgrade the living room to a 65 inch OLED. If I was unable to find that sale for the 65 inch for $1799 shipped and tax free, I would never have returned these and just exchanged it / hooked up the other one, etc. For me, the main gripe was with the way non 4K content looked, and honestly if what the other person posted fixes the issue with pixelization (turning off the noise reduction), then I will report back and let you guys know.
Right now I am watching my spouse play God of War as I’m sitting at the dining room table and the TV is all the way across the room. I can make out every single thing going on and it looks truly brilliant. Do not let a handful of people saying they had issues stop you from getting this TV. It is simply an amazing television value for what you get for the price. Go out and buy this TV :-). Sure, maybe your are in the 1% like us that have some issues, but TCL is quick to get things fixed. Yes, Amazon had some massive problems with shipping for many people - this is true - and already frustrated many people. I can say from personal experience, though, after taking my time, reaching out to them, emailing my complaints, etc. they completely resolved the issues I had and then some. They atoned for what happened and that’s the mark of a great company.
Basically, what I am trying to get at here is simply this: The TCL 65 inch (can’t speak for the 55) 6 series is an amazing piece of tech. If you can get past the little bit slower Roku interface (coming from the Ultra), the slightly pixelated menus / Live TV streams (again, may be remedied with a simple interface update in the Roku mobile app, changing gamma to 2.2 and turning noise reduction from HIGH to OFF), you cannot go wrong with this TV - you just can’t. Those were my gripes, all hardware issues aside (e.g. dead pixels, panel uniformity, dark spots in the corners, shipping damage, etc.). Taking all that out of the mix, when you get a panel that is awesome, it cannot be beat. So, what are you waiting for - stop seesawing and go buy this lol . Enjoy!
Why read this review?
I am somewhat visually impaired (legally blind in one eye and significantly reduced vision in the other), so surprisingly my impressions actually are based on the need for better picture quality. If the picture quality doesn't support my vision, I can definitely see it. I also have a very strong visual orientation and great color discrimination.
Second, I have a strong technical background. But I spent my career helping others understand technology. So, I hope I can help you understand what's important and what you can ignore.
The short answer
Wowser! This TV is simply incredible. I *HIGHLY* recommend it. If you do a search of reviews throughout the internet, you will find that it garners excellent reviews from many sources. I definitely agree. If you are debating between this TV and another, this one will perform better than most other units in almost every situation.
Yes. Some of the TVs suffer from the vertical banding. Yes some seem to have mottled screens (lots of darker areas). But it seems as if most of us don't have problems. I tested my screen and did find a little bit of vertical banding. But it's so minimal that it simply doesn't matter, regardless of what I watch. So, it seems your mileage may vary. Check it out but remember that most of us will never see the impact of minor visual issues.
Why did I buy this unit?
1. HDMI standards
My previous Samsung LCD TV (an LNT4665F) used the HDMI 1.3 standard. Unfortunately, more current HDMI devices could not communicate with the Samsung TV. For example, my Roku Ultra box could not be recognized on that TV. And about one half of the time I tried my Chromecast device was not recognized by the Samsung TV. Surpassingly, DVDs that changed the picture resolution (such as from 720p to 1080p) in the same video stream would invariably fail.
Don't get me wrong. The Samsung TV was exceptional for when it was manufactured. It was reasonably priced at the time and provided an exceptional video quality.
However, this TCL Roku TV with its use of the HDMI 2.0 standard completely eliminates HDMI compatibility problems. It recognizes all my devices.
2. Need for a larger screen
Unfortunately, as I've aged my vision continues to deteriorate. I can no longer read subtitles. I sit about 10 feet away from the TV at a slight angle (15 degrees or so) left from dead center. This TCL Roku TV helps. It doesn't completely eliminate this issue. But it definitely helps. I can read some of the subtitles, but they are just at the edge of what I can read.
3.. Need to prepare for cord cutting
Finally, I am *very* sick of paying more and more for poor service. It's time for me to consider replacing cable/satellite service with an online video service. My Samsung TV, with the problems it had recognizing HDMI devices, was not adequate for this change in video provider. Once again the TCL Roku TV addresses that issue.
Does 4K make sense?
The shift from HD to 4K UHD is not as stark as the change from the SD to HD standards. But I found that it definitely increases the clarity and sharpness of the visual image. Even at 10 feet away from the screen, the TV provides a noticably sharper image. Between the larger size and the increased image resolution, the TV provides a sharper and better image.
Does HDR make sense?
Is HDR just another marketing term to attempt to separate you from your money? No! Though I fully admit that it can be used that way, the difference depends on how the TV implements HDR. With this TCL Roku TV the increased color contrast and depth of black the HDR video is substantially and noticably better than without it. For example I watched Doctor Strange on both my old Samsung TV and this TCL Roku TV. The image on the TCL Roku TV simply jumps out and provided a stunning visual experience. It is much closer to the visual experience that we see at the theater than what we expect for a TV.
Yes. It makes a difference. I expect that both 4K UHD and HDR are here to stay. With the upcoming implementation of the ATSC 3.0 over the air broadcast standard, more broadcasters and shows will implement 4K and HDR in their shows.
Does Roku TV make sense?
The first assumed question is "Does a Smart TV make sense?". Whether it does or not may be immaterial, since most new TVs incorporate some Smart TV interface. But in fact, it's important to know if it makes sense. And I think it does. Why? Well, a Smart TV interface simplifies the use of features on the TV. For example instead of having to choose the input source on a remote control, you only have to choose the input source on the Smart TV visual interface. I titled the video inputs so they make sense for others. HDMI1 doesn't make as much sense as "Blu-ray". Nor does HDMI2 make as much sense as "DirecTV". So, a Smart TV allows the average, non-technical user to better interact and use the TV.
But what about Roku? There are some major advantages of the Roku interface. First, it's the dominant player in the online video interfaces. This means you can find just about everything you might want. It also has years of making the interface as usable and as stable as is possible.
Yet there is a downside of using the Roku interface. It's not fancy. It gets the job done, but doesn't provide a visually stunning interface. Other Smart TVs do a better job at this.
Still, in short, I vote for functional over visual every time. It doesn't matter if it looks wonderful. It matters that it's easy to use. I can and do love technical challenges. But my wife doesn't. Simple beats complex EVERY time.
My impressions of the video image
One simple word: Stunning! As I mentioned, I watched Doctor Strange on both my old Samsung TV and this new TCL Roku TV. There's is no doubt that the video presented on the TCL Roku TV is visually awe inspiring. It felt much more like being in a movie theater than older Samsung TV. The colors were brighter. The blacks were deeper. Yet dark scenes remained easy to vote, rather than feeling murky. In a word .. stunning!
My impression of the Roku TV
The Roku TV interface was a pleasant surprise for me. It's not a very sophisticated interface. But its simplicity hides it's greatest strength. You can easily use it to get the job done.
When you plug in a device the Roku TV presents a set of questions to allow you to identify what the device is and to make it if you want. It also allows you to associate an icon with the input device. As I've mentioned, you can name an input as something that makes sense to average issues. No need to decide what HDMI3 is. Just select DVD as the input. Poof! Your done.
If you have a modern device you can even control it through the HDMI interface. Suddenly that simple Roku TV remote becomes the control for the Blu-ray player.
Yes. It's not very sophisticated. But then I don't want to spend my time trying to understand the interface. I want to get onto the job of watching the TV.
Surprises
Pause Live TV -- I'm sure that I read that this TV includes the optional feature of pausing live TV. But I must admit, it was a very pleasant surprise to see just how easy it is to implement it. Plug a 16GB thumb drive into the USB port, answer a question (Yes, I want to use it to implement Pause Live TV), and you're done. Slick!
Optical Audio Output -- Again, while I read this, I had not realized that this would be so helpful. With my previous TV, output over the optical output was for audio that only originated in the TV (essentially from the TV tuner). This TV outputs any and all audio signals that it receives. So, select a source, if it includes an audio signal, it outputs j that signal over the audio optical output. This, if my DVD player outputs to the TV, my TV outputs the sound to my receiver, and voila ... I no longer must change the input source in my receiver. Just set it to my TV and get the sound. Stereo or Dolby surround sound. Yes!!
HDMI with ARC -- If your receiver includes the ability to handle an audio return channel, you can use just an HDMI cable between to TV and the receiver. It drops the need for even the audio optical cable.
CEC and Roku remote -- You can also set the options to allow your TV to control and be controlled by other devices. As an example, if I put a Blu-ray or DVD disc into my Blu-ray player and close the tray, it causes the TV to turn on, switch to the Blu-ray input source and away we go. I don't have to do anything with the TV or the TV remote to start watching the disc. I love it when it gets easier to use!!
Tuner -- The TV tuner is stronger than my previous TVs. I receive more channels. I'm certain this is just improvements in the timer technology that occurred during the past ten years. Still, while TCL may not have engineered this improvement they did take advantage of the better technology.
Streaming integration -- One feature that I really like is the integration of the streaming technologies into the TV. It's just one more input. Select the Roku "channel" and away you go. Simple and effective.
Roku app -- Along with the Roku environment we also get the Roku app for either an Apple or Android smart phone. This allows me to use my smart phone as a remote for my TCL Roku TV. And that means my Bluetooth wireless headset can be issued to privately listen to the TV.
Private listening -- This one should be emphasized more by TCL. Being able to listen to the game without bothering your partner. Priceless. I'm a real night owl. With the Roku app an my headphones I no longer drive my wife up the wall at night.
Tablo DVR -- Finally, using a Tablo OTA DVR, I can watch recorded OTA shows. With ATSC broadcasts, many TV stations now show many more movies and series. Of course, friend Murphy guarantees that the shows I want to watch are not on when I want to watch them. But with a Tablo OTA DVR, I just select the Tablo "channel" and then watch to my heart's content.