Yandex has released TV Station Basic – the most affordable model with voice control
By ForGeeks Yandex introduced its new development – Basic TV Station, which is already on sale. It is the most affordable TV among all models TV Stations of the company, combining the functions of smart TV and voice control. As in the older versions, the novelty is based on YaOS X, providing full interaction with the virtual assistant Alice, using technology YandexGPT for personalized recommendations and content search on the Internet. The new TV Station is available in four diagonals – 43, 50, 55 and 65 inches, and the starting price of the device is 34,990 rubles.
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Image and screen quality
The TV Station Basics supports Ultra-HD (4K) resolution and features brightness up to 400 cd/m² with support for HDR10 technology. The TV features a new backlighting system KSF LED developed together with engineers Yandex. Additional image adjustment and individual white balance calibration on the production line allows for color reproduction comparable to more expensive models. This ensures high image quality, which sets the device apart from competitors in this price segment.
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Sound: crisp and powerful
The TV Station Basics is equipped with two broadband speakers with power ranging from 20 to 30 watts depending on the diagonal of the unit. Like other models in the range, the TV is equipped with a microphone unit Farfield, which allows you to recognize the voice even from a far distance. The acoustic system was developed by a team of specialists who have been developing sound for smart speakers for several years, ensuring high quality sound in any room.
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Features of YaOS X and Alice
The new Basic TV Station supports all the features available in the older models. The operating system YaOS X allows you to control the TV using your voice, without the need for a remote. The virtual assistant Alice can search for movies, TV shows and videos on the Internet based on user requests, having indexed over 6 billion videos from a variety of video hosting sites.
Alisa can search for movies, TV shows and videos on the Internet based on user requests.
Alice powered by YandexGPT can not only recommend movies and music, but also help explain complex topics, keep the context of the conversation and adjust to the preferences of each member of the family. And the TV performs all the functions ofYandex Station even when the screen is off, extending its functionality.
New features for all TV Station models
With the release of TV Station Base on all models with YaOS X there are new features. One such feature is Personalization by Voice, which allows each family member to create their own profile, and Alice will be able to recognize exactly who is talking to her. This improves recommendation accuracy and usability. Commands like “switch to my profile” or “play my music” activate the user’s personalized settings.
Alice
Also on all TV Stations, a karaoke mode is now available Karaoke. When the “no vocals” option is activated, the artist’s voice is muted, allowing you to enjoy the song in karaoke mode. About 2,5 thousand tracks from 500 artists are already available, and the catalog will be constantly updated.
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In addition, TVs now support screen streaming smartphone, giving you the ability to play photos and videos on the big screen via the Eshare app. There’s also a call function between the TV Station, the Home with Alice and other devices in the ecosystem.
Home with Alice and other devices in the ecosystem.
