New Sony Z9G Series, A9G Series and X950G Series TVs Will be Compatible With Apple HomeKit and AirPlay 2

Sony has announced that its new Z9G Series, A9G Series and X950G Series TVs will be compatible with Apple HomeKit and AirPlay 2.

AirPlay 2 lets you effortlessly stream content from your iPhone, iPad and Mac right to your Sony TV. Watch movies and TV shows from iTunes and your other video apps, and view photos directly on your Sony TV. Listen to Apple Music, your iTunes music library, podcasts and your other music services on your television and AirPlay 2 speakers throughout the home — all in sync. HomeKit lets you easily and securely control smart home products using the Home app or by asking Siri on your Apple devices. These TVs can be added to the Home app and included in scenes or automations with other HomeKit accessories. For example, users can create a "Movie Night" scene in the Home app to easily turn on their TV and dim the lights, and simply ask Siri to launch the scene. AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support will launch in Z9G Series, A9G Series and X950G Series later this year.

LG also announced Apple HomeKit and AirPlay 2 support for its new Smart TVs today. Unfortunately, neither manufacturer appears to be getting the new iTunes Movies and TV Shows app that Samsung announced last week.



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Check out some specs below...

MASTER Series Z9G 98" and 85" Class (97.5" and 84.6" diagonal) 8K LED TV Features
● Sony's 8K to bring the creator's intent to life with a truly authentic experience by combining the brilliance of 8K HDR with Sony's unique MASTER Series philosophy
● Picture Processor X1™ Ultimate and 8K X-Reality PRO – pictures are sharpened and refined in real time, and images are upscaled closer to true 8K quality using Sony's exclusive 8K database
● Backlight Master Drive, a full-array LED backlight technology that combines ultra-dense, independently controlled LED modules tuned for 8K to deliver incredibly deep black, dazzling lights and more vibrant color
● HDMI 2.1 that supports 8K resolution and 4K High Frame Rate in a single cable (requires firmware)
● 8K X-tended Dynamic Range™ PRO that delivers 20 times the contrast of Sony's conventional LED TVs without local dimming
● Acoustic Multi-Audio by four front-facing speakers; with Sony's Sound-from-Picture Reality experience, action and sound are precisely aligned for a more immersive viewing experience
● TV Center Speaker Mode, to make the TV the center speaker of a home theater system
● X-Wide Angle feature minimizes the color change when seen from the side, giving you faithful shades and hue from wherever you watch the TV
● X-Motion Clarity keeps fast action clear and smooth; moving images are precisely controlled to minimize blur and even during fast-moving scenes, pictures stay true with no loss in brightness
● Netflix Calibrated Mode brings the creator's vision directly to the TV
● IMAX Enhanced feature brings a fully immersive at-home entertainment experience on this TV that takes full advantage of IMAX Enhanced content
● Dolby Vision brings scenes vividly to life for authentic viewing, while Dolby Atmos™ fills the room with immersive surround sound
● Android TV with hands-free help from the Google Assistant enables you to find what you want simply by talking to the TV; ask your Google Assistant to help you play TV shows, movies and more
● Easy to control smart remote – connect set-top boxes and other devices via HDMI to your TV and control them all using one smart remote; a slimmer, more rounded design with built-in voice control microphone and enhanced button layout makes it easy to use
● New processor for stress-free usability and a quicker response when launching apps, powering on the TV and more

MASTER Series A9G 77", 65" and 55" Class (76.7", 64.5", and 54.6" diagonal) 4K OLED TV Features
● OLED televisions that faithfully convey the creator's intent by delivering unprecedented black, authentic color and a wide viewing angle
● Picture Processor X1 Ultimate provides the ultimate 4K HDR viewing experience with the following technologies: Object-based Super Resolution, Object-based HDR remaster, Super Bit Mapping™ 4K HDR, and dual database processing
● Pixel Contrast Booster – eight million self-illuminating pixels and Sony-original panel controller for OLED that brings a significantly enriched visual experience
● Acoustic Surface Audio+ – two actuators and two powerful subwoofers deliver multi-dimensional sound that immerses you in a whole new entertainment experience
● TV Center Speaker Mode provides choice to use the TV as the center speaker; beautifully detailed images combine with our Sound-from-Picture Reality for a captivating audio-visual performance
● Slim wall mount design fits as close as a picture and blends effortlessly with your room
● Netflix Calibrated Mode brings the creator's vision directly to the TV
● IMAX Enhanced feature brings a fully immersive, at-home entertainment experience on this TV that takes full advantage of IMAX Enhanced content
● Dolby Vision brings scenes vividly to life for authentic viewing, while Dolby Atmos™ fills the room with immersive surround sound
● Android TV with hands-free help from the Google Assistant enables you to find what you want simply by talking to the TV; ask your Google Assistant to help you play TV shows, movies and more
● Easy to control smart remote – connect set-top boxes and other devices via HDMI to your TV and control them all using one smart remote; a slimmer, more rounded design with built-in voice control microphone and enhanced button layout makes it easy to use
● New processor for stress-free usability and a quicker response when launching apps, powering on the TV and more


X950G Series 85", 75", 65" and 55" classes (84.6", 74.5", 64.5" 54.6" diagonal) 4K TV Features
● Picture Processor X1 Ultimate provides the ultimate 4K HDR viewing experience with the following technologies: Object-based Super Resolution, Object-based HDR remaster, Super Bit Mapping™ 4K HDR and dual database processing
● Full-array local dimming backlight with X-tended Dynamic Range™ PRO provides six-times the contrast of Sony's conventional LED TVs without local dimming
● Acoustic Multi-Audio by Sound Positioning Tweeters – with Sony's Sound-from-Picture Reality experience, action and sound are precisely aligned for a more immersive viewing experience
● X-Wide Angle feature minimizes the color change when seen from the side, giving you faithful shades and hue from wherever you watch the TV (available in 85" and 75" models)
● X-Motion Clarity keeps fast action clear and smooth; moving images are precisely controlled to minimize blur and even during fast-moving scenes, pictures stay true with no loss in brightness
● Netflix Calibrated Mode brings the creator's vision directly to the TV
● IMAX Enhanced brings a fully immersive, at-home entertainment experience on this TV that takes full advantage of IMAX Enhanced content
● Dolby Vision brings scenes vividly to life for authentic viewing, while Dolby Atmos™ fills the room with immersive surround sound
● Android TV with hands-free help from the Google Assistant enables you to find what you want simply by talking to the TV; ask your Google Assistant to help you play TV shows, movies and more
● Easy to control smart remote – connect set top boxes and other devices via HDMI to your TV and control them all using one smart remote; a slimmer, more rounded design with built-in voice control microphone and enhanced button layout makes it easy to use
● New processor for stress-free usability and a quicker response when launching apps, powering on the TV and more

Pricing and Availability
Pricing and retail availability will be announced in spring 2019. The MASTER Series televisions will be on sale at BestBuy and other authorized dealers nationwide.

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