Android 13 for TV launched: Check what's new

Android 13 for smart TVs is out, but Google is first making sure developers are ready to optimize their apps for the new version. This brings a number of new features to large-screen Android. Android 13 on TV also promises some design changes that become apparent when you see the new version of the interface in front of you. Audio improvements are also designed to serve gamers and moviegoers in a unique way.

Android 13 TV version: When will my smart TV get it?

For now, the TV version of Android 13 will be available to developers to build apps and other interfaces that match the new platform's feature set. Therefore, most smart TVs running Android 12 versions will likely start receiving updates within the next year. Brands such as OnePlus, Xiaomi and Google's Chromecast are said to get new versions sooner than others.

New Features with Android 13 TV

Android 13 TV is just an operating system for smart TVs, but it has enough features to support manufacturers' hardware improvements. The Material You UI front, which has evolved since its debut in Android 12, sees a gradual upgrade.

It's good that Android TV finally gives you better control over the audio experience delivered through your external speakers or soundbar. Android 13 TV improves synchronization between audio formats running on the TV, allowing movies played in apps to stream better audio output.

The new TV version of Android also claims to have better power management tools for managing bills even on standby. Google is also working on the privacy side of Android 13 TV, allowing users to control when the TV's microphone is accessed and when hardware muting is applied via system privacy settings.

With TVs entering the high refresh rate game, it was clear that Android 13 would bring something new to TVs. According to Google, you can control these settings on compatible TVs via HDMI sources. Manufacturers are typically slow to respond to TV-related software updates, but we hope Google's increased focus on Android TV will bring some much-needed change.