Panasonic’s 2018 4K TVs get Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa

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Voice control is only a firmware update away

Voice control is continuing to reach new levels of ubiquity - even in TVs. 

Panasonic has just released a firmware update enabling its whole 2018 range of 4K smart TVs in Europe to work with the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa via a compatible smart speaker.

The new functionality will allow Panasonic TV users who own an Alexa and/or Assistant-powered smart speaker to, for example, power their TV on and off, change channel and adjust volume simply by using their voice.

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Owners should be prompted to update their TV’s firmware upon launching any internet-connected app. When the update is completed, the TV can be paired with a smart speaker via the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app.

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Becky Roberts
Becky Roberts
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Becky is a hi-fi, AV and technology journalist, formerly the Managing Editor at What Hi-Fi? and Editor of Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica magazines. With over twelve years of journalism experience in the hi-fi industry, she has reviewed all manner of audio gear, from budget amplifiers to high-end speakers, and particularly specialises in headphones and head-fi devices.

In her spare time, Becky can often be found running, watching Liverpool FC and horror movies, and hunting for gluten-free cake.