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This TV comes with the Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote. This remote includes 4 pre-programed app buttons including Prime Video and Netflix; other 2 app buttons will vary. If you're interested in upgrading your remote, we recommend Alexa Voice Remote Pro (sold separately).
Amazon Fire TV 55" Omni QLED Series 4K UHD smart TV + 4-Year Protection Plan
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- Stunning 4K Quantum Dot Display (QLED) - Makes movies, shows, and live sports pop in brighter, richer, and more lifelike colors.
- Advanced HDR - Scenes leap off the screen in deep, realistic color with Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive. HDR10 and HLG are also supported.
- Adaptive Brightness - Fire TV automatically optimizes the brightness of movies and shows through a built-in sensor that detects the lighting in your room.
- Bolder contrast - Experience deeper darks and brighter whites with full array local dimming in 64 individual zones enhancing contrast.
- Fire TV Ambient Experience - Turns your TV screen into a canvas for displaying over a thousand pieces of free artwork, personal photos, helpful Alexa widgets, and more.
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- Stunning 4K Quantum Dot Display (QLED) - Makes movies, shows, and live sports pop in brighter, richer, and more lifelike colors.
- Advanced HDR - Scenes leap off the screen in deep, realistic color with Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive. HDR10 and HLG are also supported.
- Adaptive Brightness - Fire TV automatically optimizes the brightness of movies and shows through a built-in sensor that detects the lighting in your room.
- Bolder contrast - Experience deeper darks and brighter whites with full array local dimming in 64 individual zones enhancing contrast.
- Fire TV Ambient Experience - Turns your TV screen into a canvas for displaying over a thousand pieces of free artwork, personal photos, helpful Alexa widgets, and more.
- Watch what you want - Stream over 1.5 million movies and TV episodes. Watch favorites with subscriptions to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and more.
- Hands-free TV with Alexa - With built-in microphones, just ask to turn on the TV, and find, launch, and control content, so you can put down the remote.
- Build your home theater - With Alexa Home Theater you can wirelessly pair Echo speakers using the Alexa app, or connect a soundbar or an AV receiver.
- Connect all your devices - Use the 4 HDMI inputs to connect to cable or satellite and video game consoles. The HDMI eARC lets you add audio equipment for enhanced sound.
- Designed to protect your privacy - Built with privacy protections and controls, including a switch that electronically disconnects the microphones.
- Only compatible with Fire TV 55" Omni QLED purchased within the last 30 days
- Make up to 3 claims during the term of your warranty
- No deductibles or shipping fees
- Receive a replacement device 2 to 3 days after you make a valid claim
- Your Protection Plan will be delivered via e-mail within 24 hours
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- Cancel anytime, full refund in first 90 days
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Display type | LED | LED | LED | QLED |
Best for | HD entertainment for any room | 4K everyday entertainment | A home theater experience | Next-level viewing experiences with support for leading picture quality formats |
Resolution | High Definition | 4K Ultra High Definition | 4K Ultra High Definition | 4K Ultra High Definition |
Screen sizes | 32“, 40“ | 43", 50", 55" | 43", 50", 55", 65", 75" | 43", 50", 55" 65", 75" |
HDR format | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG, plus Dolby Vision (only 65", 75") | HDR10, HLG, plus Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10+ Gaming |
Full Array Local Dimming | Varies by screen size | |||
Wifi & Ethernet Connectivity | ||||
Press and ask Alexa | ||||
Hands-free with Alexa | ||||
Picture-perfect brightness | ||||
Fire TV Ambient Experience | ||||
Total HDMI Ports | 2 HDMI 1.4 + 1 HDMI ARC | 3 HDMI 2.0 + 1 HDMI eARC 2.1 | 3 HDMI 2.0 + 1 HDMI eARC 2.1 | 3 HDMI 2.0 + 1 HDMI eARC 2.1 |
Release year | 2023 | 2021 | 2021 | 2022/2023 |
Omni QLED Series
More than smart. Brilliant.
Watch movies, shows, and live sports come to life on a brilliant 4K QLED display with bright, vivid, and lifelike colors. Full array local dimming creates amazing contrast, bringing cinematic and HDR content to an entirely new level. And, an all-new Fire TV Ambient Experience brings atmosphere to your room.
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The next generation of HDR
Bring your viewing experience to a new level of luminance, realism, and color depth with Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive—the latest in HDR technology. And with support for HDR10 and HLG standards, you can watch even more movies and shows in breathtaking color.
Screen images simulated for illustrative purposes only. Viewing experience is subjective and may vary with content, environment, and observational variables.
Picture perfect in any light
With Adaptive Brightness, Fire TV is optimized to display a wide range of content in different room environments. A built-in ambient light sensor allows the display to adjust screen brightness to your lighting conditions. Additionally, Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive use this sensor to intelligently display every detail with incredible brightness, contrast, and color to deliver a perfect picture in your room at every moment.
Striking contrast
Full-array local dimming dramatically improves constrast through 64 zones that adjust independently to increase or reduce lighting intensity in specific areas of the screen. This helps to unlock details in dark areas, and resolve subtle tones that might be lost in the brightest parts of the picture.
Screen images simulated for illustrative purposes only. Viewing experience is subjective and may vary with content, environment, and observational variables.
Liven up your living space
Stunning artwork
Turn your television into a canvas for creative expression with over 2,000 works of fine art and photography. The display powers down when you leave the room.
Helpful widgets
Stay informed with customizable Alexa widgets like Calendar, To-Do's, Weather, and many more.
Create art with your voice
With AI Art [Public Preview], you can ask Alexa to generate original artwork. Say things like, “Alexa, make me a watercolor of a cat surfing.” You’re only limited by your imagination.
All-in-one entertainment
From an easy-to-use home screen, get to your favorite apps, cable, satellite, video games, Amazon Luna, live TV, and more. Fire TV Omni QLED Series gives you access to over 1.5 million movies and TV episodes. Watch favorites from Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Disney+, Max, Peacock, Amazon Freevee, Pluto TV, Tubi, Paramount+, and others.
Subscription fees may apply for certain apps and services.
Control the TV with your voice
Put down the remote and ask for your favorite movies and TV shows from across the room. You can also ask to check the sports scores, set timers, and reminders, and more—even when the TV screen is off.
“Alexa, play A League of Their Own.”
A smarter TV experience
Fire TV is always adding new Alexa skills, features, smart home capabilities, and voice functionality. You can ask Alexa to do things like start a video call with Alexa Communications or Zoom, or show picture-in-picture live camera feeds without interrupting your workout. You can also use Airplay to share videos, photos and music, and more from your compatible iPhone or iPad to your Fire TV Omni QLED Series. And when you're not watching TV, Alexa widgets give you the information you need with just a glance. To get started, just ask “Alexa, what can you do?”
Two-way video calling with Alexa Communications and Zoom requires a compatible webcam (sold separately).
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Build your home theater
Creating an immersive home theater has never been easier. Now with Alexa Home Theater, you can wirelessly pair Echo speakers using the Alexa app, or connect a soundbar or an AV receiver to the eARC port or Bluetooth. Enjoy the high-quality audio from your devices for movies and gaming, or music with subscriptions to Amazon Music, Spotify, Sirius XM, and more. See a list of compatible Echo speakers.
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protect your privacy
Alexa and Fire TV Omni QLED Series are built with multiple layers of privacy protection. Fire TV Omni QLED Series has a microphone off switch that electronically disconnects the microphones. You also have control over your voice recordings and can view, hear, or delete them at any time in the Alexa app. Learn more about Alexa privacy.
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Certified for Humans products are smart devices for non-experts. Stress-free, no patience needed devices. Connecting to Alexa is quick and easy—even the software updates are automatic. All Certified for Humans devices meet a high standard and customers love them because they’re surprisingly simple. Learn more here.
Level up gaming on the big screen
No matter what kind of gaming you’re into, Games on Fire TV has you covered. Play games like you stream movies with Amazon Luna or download games from the Appstore. If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can play a rotating selection of games free on Luna.
Technical Details
Fire TV Omni QLED Series 55“
Resolution |
3840 x 2160 |
Display Resolution |
4K UHD |
High Dynamic Range (HDR) format |
HDR10, HLG, HDR10+ Adaptive, Dolby Vision IQ |
Backlight type |
Full Array Local Dimming |
Refresh rate |
60 Hz |
Screen size |
55“ |
Viewable display size |
54.6“ |
HDMI ports |
3 HDMI 2.0 + 1 HDMI 2.1 with eARC |
Ethernet |
1 Ethernet port |
USB |
1 USB 2.0 port |
IR device control with included Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote |
The included Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote can control certain functions, such as power and volume, on a wide range of compatible IR-enabled devices, soundbars, and A/V receivers. Note: Certain functions may not be available on some IR-enabled devices. |
Voice support |
Yes, hands-free with Alexa, press and ask Alexa with the Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote or the free Fire TV app (available for download on Fire OS, Android, and iOS). |
Audio support |
Dolby Digital Plus with passthrough of Dolby-encoded audio |
Audio power |
8W + 8W |
OS |
Fire TV OS |
Product size without stand (WxHxD) |
48.5” x 28.6” x 3.3” |
Weight (without stand) |
33.3 lb |
Bezel size (mm) |
1.2 mm |
Front finish |
Gray metal |
Distance between TV legs |
46.2“ |
SKU Number |
QL55F601A |
VESA Wall Mount Standard |
400 x 300 mm |
Accessibility features |
VoiceView screen reader enables access to the vast majority of Fire TV features for users who are blind or visually impaired. Screen magnifier enables viewers to zoom in and out, and pan around the screen. Text Banner consolidates onscreen text into a compact, customizable banner that appears on the screen. Watch videos and TV shows with closed captioning displayed. Use Audio Description for verbal descriptions of what is happening on the screen, including physical actions, facial expressions and scene changes. Captions and audio descriptions are not available for all content. Fire TV 2-Series, Fire TV 4-Series, Fire TV Omni Series, and Fire TV Omni QLED Series support audio streaming for select compatible Bluetooth hearing aids and devices for a private listening experience. You can also listen to Fire TV with compatible Bluetooth headphones. Learn more about accessibility for Fire TV. Note: “Hearing aids” refers to compatible Bluetooth hearing devices such as traditional hearing aids, cochlear implants, and bone conduction hearing devices. |
Content availability |
Certain apps and services are subject to change or withdrawal at any time, may not be available in all areas and languages, and may require separate subscriptions. |
Connectivity |
Wifi or Ethernet |
Digital Optical Audio Output |
1 Digital Optical Audio Port |
Warranty and service |
1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 3-Year and 4-Year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Fire TV is subject to the terms found here. |
Included in the Box |
Fire TV Omni QLED 55”, Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote, power cord, 2 AAA batteries, 4 screws, TV stand (2 legs), Quick Start Guide (PDF / Accessible HTML) |
Software security updates |
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own a Fire TV, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote
Size |
38.2 x 157.7 x 17.1 mm |
Weight |
51 g (without batteries) |
Batteries |
2 AAA required (included) |
Technology |
Bluetooth 5.0 |
Compatibility |
Compatible with Amazon Fire TV smart TVs: Fire TV 2-Series, Fire TV 4-Series, Fire TV Omni Series, Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen), Fire TV Omni QLED Series |
Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.
Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.
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Customers like the Alexa integration and value of the TV. They say it's a good budget 4K TV that functions and doesn't cost a lot. Customers also like the ease of use and picture quality. However, some customers report issues with the speed and lag. They mention that the clunky interface and hardware lag can cause streaming to lag significantly. Customers have mixed opinions on quality, performance, and value.
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Customers like the picture quality of the digital device accessory. They say the picture is crisp, bright, and vibrant. They also say the Dolby Vision content looks stunning. Customers also mention that the color and clarity is amazing. They like the ambient art display feature and the solid albeit a bit dim picture.
"...I was very impressed with the 43" base Fire TV. It had a solid albeit a bit dim picture, a fast responsive menu, and just generally was a good set..." Read more
"...This tv does that. Dolby vision content has looked stunning. High res 4k youtube videos are breathtaking...." Read more
"...Roku 4k stick and it does full HDR and Dolby Vision in beautiful, dazzling picture even though it's not plugged into the HDMI 2.1 port (HDMI 4 ARC)...." Read more
"Summary: image quality is great, but the clunky interface, unavoidable hardware lag, and Amazon bloatware make owning this TV an absolutely abysmal..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the TV. They mention that it provides good video and audio for the price. Some appreciate the size and the fact that they can pay it out monthly. Overall, most are happy with the performance and functionality of this budget 4K TV.
"...good HDR format though, and gaming images are very detailed and high end. You don't get Dolby Atmos but sound is OK. I really recommend a sound bar...." Read more
"...Hard to beat for the price. Is it perfect no, can it be brighter with more nits etc, yes...." Read more
"...The price looks great compared to its competitors, but there’s a reason for that, and the reason isn’t made clear at the time of purchase...." Read more
"...Let's open by saying this is an affordable TV for all the built in features...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the digital device accessory. They mention that it's very easy to set up, use, and mount. They also appreciate the Fire TV interface, which is anything but complex. The remote control is nice and streamlined, but sometimes it seems to disconnect without the TV. The ability of Alexa to allow easy control of satellite receivers and other media equipment is a plus. The details are clear, and the AI Art Generating thing is interesting. The Remote control can be updated via the TV when it' s connected to the Internet.
"...Not sure why or what’s up, but the pro remote is a better device, the buttons are nearly silent...." Read more
"I like divorce capability of Alexa to allow easy control of satellite receivers and other media equipment...." Read more
"...controlled all of the same things, lights, switches etc, and required no extra setup which was very cool...." Read more
"...And, guess what? No users manual and the web site doesn’t explain everything. Still, a great TV, especially for the price." Read more
Customers like the Alexa connectivity of the digital device accessory. They say the integration is great, the voice commands work, and the fire TV interface is good. They also mention that it integrates into their voice-command home, making watching TV fun and easy.
"I like divorce capability of Alexa to allow easy control of satellite receivers and other media equipment...." Read more
"...There are other features that I Love as well like the use of the widgets on the ambient screen allows us to keep track of events, set reminders,..." Read more
"...The Alexa feature was really helpful except lately it’s not recognizing my voice and Alexa isn’t responding even when I clearly say Alexa loudly...." Read more
"...Alexa is quite responsive, helps me find shows, movies or genres across streaming services...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the digital device accessory. Some mention that it's very good, shockingly good, and a solid TV. Others say that it lacks any quality checks and is worthless.
"...First off, what matters most is the picture. It is shockingly good. Mini LED tech is not generally as good as OLED...." Read more
"...skip this unnecessary step.. This is just one example of user-unfriendly interface design; it’s endemic and everywhere you go in the Fire TV UI:..." Read more
"...Really is the game changer. Makes for a very nice tv frame experience.A negative is the performance of youtube.tv app...." Read more
"...It is incredibly distracting when it happens, and for that, I'm dropping a 4 star review down to 3...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the digital device accessory. Some mention that the sound is very nice, good considering the price, and the internal speakers are quiet good. However, others say that the picture and sound quality are great, while others say the sound to their Echo Studios will cut out, constantly keeps switching, and is very low. Some customers also mention that certain scenes are a little too quiet even on 50 percent volume.
"...You don't get Dolby Atmos but sound is OK. I really recommend a sound bar...." Read more
"...settings it will be fine most of the time but then glitches and mutes the receiver when turning the volume up, will randomly display the volume..." Read more
"...The sound from the built-in speakers was really good had really good bass as well with surprise me...." Read more
"...is really sturdy, has enough HDMI ports even eARC which goes great with my Sonos soundbar...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the performance of the digital device accessory. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it doesn't behave as well as their Alexa speaker. They also say that the TV starts working smoothly and the TV remote works fine. However, some customers also say it's slow and nearly unusable at times, and that it does not play well with Xfinity TV.
"...The picture is great, however, some of the smart features either don’t work or I can’t figure out how to use them. And, guess what?..." Read more
"...The Alexa works great on it and actually took the place of the echo dot that I had installed in the room...." Read more
"Nice tv but doesn’t work well or easy with studio speaker and subwoofer" Read more
"...upgraded to the voice remote after buying the TV, and I've not had any response issues using either remote...." Read more
Customers find the speed of the OS to be painfully slow. They also mention that the clunky interface, unavoidable hardware lag, and Amazon bloatware make the streaming can lag significantly. They say that the internal Fire TV doesn't process fast enough to keep up with live sports, and the interface is a little laggy at times. They mention that there appears to be a delay built in for powering back on.
"...but when a game really gets going, on the PS5, you will notice some speed issues. However, it is very marginal...." Read more
"...Not as snappy as I like, little sluggish. No other issues with any other apps, just for some reason the youtube.tv app, isn’t running 100% perfect...." Read more
"...No biggie and it stopped doing that. The Pandora music app plays but lags so bad that you can barely use it besides just letting it play...." Read more
"Summary: image quality is great, but the clunky interface, unavoidable hardware lag, and Amazon bloatware make owning this TV an absolutely abysmal..." Read more
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I was very impressed with the 43" base Fire TV. It had a solid albeit a bit dim picture, a fast responsive menu, and just generally was a good set for $300. I bought another, which is the ultimate sign if confidence. Two years later, they are still charging on. So, when I hit this current crummy reboot, I immediately looked at these again, but immediately moved on to the Omni option. I really needed a big TV. The LG C2 was what I really wanted, but the almost $3000 price tag was just beyond what I could do right now. Given all of this, I swallowed my TV snobbery, and ordered up the 75" Omni which I believe is manufactured by TVL for Amazon. Here are my thoughts.
First off, what matters most is the picture. It is shockingly good. Mini LED tech is not generally as good as OLED. However, this picture really works. It is reasonably bright and the HDR content shines on Netflix and other high quality streams. This is a 60hz panel, so I do miss the faster processing on my higher end TV'S, but it is surprisingly close. The blacks here also surprised me. This TV can get really dark. Is it LG OLED good? No. Is it way better than one third of the price good? Heck yes! Most average eyes, will be really happy with the picture here.
In terms of menu and interface, Gire TV'S are better than many including LG. I know, blasphemy! Try an LG and you will know what I mean. Their screens are absolutely the best, but the menus are a mess. At least for me. This TV automatically recognizes when I turn on the PS5 amd everything you need is right there. I don't notice the bloatware others have had issue with. I live in the Amazon ecosystem though so keep that in mind.
In terms of gaming, this is where you will likely feel the difference. The picture looks amazing but when a game really gets going, on the PS5, you will notice some speed issues. However, it is very marginal. I think it really works just fine for the average gamer.
So, what are you missing? First is the aforementioned screen speed. 60hz isn't fast enough. You get a really good HDR format though, and gaming images are very detailed and high end. You don't get Dolby Atmos but sound is OK. I really recommend a sound bar. I bought a 7.1 Vizeo with Atmos and the content sounds amazing via the HDMI Arc connection. The picture still isn't that bright. It is way better than the base Fire TV'S but it isn't amazing. There just isn't that much missing for me at this price.
The bottom line is this: This is a tremendous value for the money. I can nitpick some things, but a 75" TV makes a big statement in most rooms and this one doesn't disappoint. Are there way better TV's out there? Oh, yes. Are ther better values? Not that I have seen. Buy with confidence.
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023
I was very impressed with the 43" base Fire TV. It had a solid albeit a bit dim picture, a fast responsive menu, and just generally was a good set for $300. I bought another, which is the ultimate sign if confidence. Two years later, they are still charging on. So, when I hit this current crummy reboot, I immediately looked at these again, but immediately moved on to the Omni option. I really needed a big TV. The LG C2 was what I really wanted, but the almost $3000 price tag was just beyond what I could do right now. Given all of this, I swallowed my TV snobbery, and ordered up the 75" Omni which I believe is manufactured by TVL for Amazon. Here are my thoughts.
First off, what matters most is the picture. It is shockingly good. Mini LED tech is not generally as good as OLED. However, this picture really works. It is reasonably bright and the HDR content shines on Netflix and other high quality streams. This is a 60hz panel, so I do miss the faster processing on my higher end TV'S, but it is surprisingly close. The blacks here also surprised me. This TV can get really dark. Is it LG OLED good? No. Is it way better than one third of the price good? Heck yes! Most average eyes, will be really happy with the picture here.
In terms of menu and interface, Gire TV'S are better than many including LG. I know, blasphemy! Try an LG and you will know what I mean. Their screens are absolutely the best, but the menus are a mess. At least for me. This TV automatically recognizes when I turn on the PS5 amd everything you need is right there. I don't notice the bloatware others have had issue with. I live in the Amazon ecosystem though so keep that in mind.
In terms of gaming, this is where you will likely feel the difference. The picture looks amazing but when a game really gets going, on the PS5, you will notice some speed issues. However, it is very marginal. I think it really works just fine for the average gamer.
So, what are you missing? First is the aforementioned screen speed. 60hz isn't fast enough. You get a really good HDR format though, and gaming images are very detailed and high end. You don't get Dolby Atmos but sound is OK. I really recommend a sound bar. I bought a 7.1 Vizeo with Atmos and the content sounds amazing via the HDMI Arc connection. The picture still isn't that bright. It is way better than the base Fire TV'S but it isn't amazing. There just isn't that much missing for me at this price.
The bottom line is this: This is a tremendous value for the money. I can nitpick some things, but a 75" TV makes a big statement in most rooms and this one doesn't disappoint. Are there way better TV's out there? Oh, yes. Are ther better values? Not that I have seen. Buy with confidence.
Neither tv competes with the super expensive stuff.
I like the firetv eco system and use youtube.tv as primary source for live tv.
Hard to beat for the price. Is it perfect no, can it be brighter with more nits etc, yes. But I hate having to worry about always adjusting tvs, I just want to turn it on and produce a great image. This tv does that. Dolby vision content has looked stunning. High res 4k youtube videos are breathtaking.
I really like the ambient feature. Really is the game changer. Makes for a very nice tv frame experience.
A negative is the performance of youtube.tv app. Not as snappy as I like, little sluggish. No other issues with any other apps, just for some reason the youtube.tv app, isn’t running 100% perfect. I have a firetv 4k max that runs youtube.tv flawlessly. I’ve cleared cache and reinstalled the app, and its still not perfect. Just not as snappy as a I like.
Other odd thing – the pro remote isn’t quite as responsive at times as the remote that shipped with the tv. Not sure why or what’s up, but the pro remote is a better device, the buttons are nearly silent. Hopefully these minor kinks get worked out..
Lastly, the tv literally is sitting above my fiber wireless gateway, for what ever reason the wifi adapter just doesn’t get maximum speeds. The speeds are adequate usually the high 100s or low 200s mbs, but I would think it would be closer to 500 etc.
I’m going to play around with a usb 2.0 to ethernet adapter to see if that improves the youtube.tv issue. Nothing major, but just not as snappy as it should be to be honest. It’s not necessarily laggy, but should be much smoother. Its most noticeable when scrolling through the live channel guide.
Word is youtube.tv is updating their compression as well any day now, and we hopefully see a visual improvement – that is the last thing, its like the old days when you used to watch SD content on a HD set, it looked terrible. Older shows not 1080 can get blurred out on the 75 inch set compared to a 65 inch tv.
As I said before – netlfix, atv, prime, hulu etc content look great – youtube.tv needs some work…..
TV also has non-centered vesa bracket – so I had to do re-enginerring to move the brackets up about 4-5 inches so I didn’t have to remove my mount from the wall – it worked, with some basic vesa extender brackets, to allow the tv to sit at a similar height as my samsung