Soon, you might be able to watch Amazon Prime shows on an Amazon TV. Hooray?
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There are two versions in the works: One made by a third party, TCL, that will carry Amazon branding and be integrated with Alexa. And a second TV that Amazon engineers are reportedly developing in-house.
The former could come out as soon as October. There isn’t pricing information available yet, but they’ll reportedly be 55-75 inches.
It’s easy to see why the prospect of watching Amazon TV shows via an Amazon Prime subscription on an Amazon device itself is attractive to the company. As its (
Plus, just as the Amazon website showcases AmazonBasics products, an Amazon TV could place Prime movies and shows front and center. Apple doesn’t have an actual TV, but the AppleTV interface certainly places Apple TV+, as well as Apple Music and other Apple media options, right at the top of its menu.
Why Amazon wants a TV is clear. But, even if it’s an affordable, attractive product, should you? This is the company that has turned home security Ring devices into a
Amazon already makes a
But, apparently, the TV project hasn’t been smooth sailing. The Insider co-reporter of the piece, Ben Bergman, tweeted that ” the rollout has been beset with logistical bottlenecks.”
Will Amazon get its TV out in time for holiday shopping? Considering how much Amazon and Jeff Bezos absolutely love money, it’s probably a safe bet to take.