📺 TCL 50-inch 4K UHD HDR Android Smart TV - 4-Series, 2021 Model Review

The Android version of this TV is terrible. Apps load very slowly. The home screen is a mess and poorly designed - and you can't even reorder "favorite" apps to put the most used first. You're stuck with Google malware, not the apps you actually use. But the worst is the sound. I couldn't get audio through HDMI, period. Tried 3 different cables and 2 different soundbars, all good. Also, ARC does not work to control soundbars. The menu system is a mess too, and there aren't as many options here…

The easiest way is to go through the setup area. Unlike my old 1080p Vizio, all I have to do is go to the website and fill out all the code. Too easy when you're sitting next to your laptop. I got the stand for $40 and it's a little loose and if I tighten it further it warps. I had a level, now he's behind the counter. oh sometime i think oops. But the Android version of Play (version 9) works fine. Paired with the latest 2021 Sony 4K. I haven't had many 4K UHD crashes like most before 2021…

So far this TV is great. It has many features that I like. But I still know this TV. The picture is fantastic. The sound is good. I just wish my new TCL had picture-in-picture functionality like my old Panasonic Vista replacing this TCL. Compared to my old TV which was smaller, the TCL is MUCH lighter. A lot of. I haven't used many apps yet. I mainly watch terrestrial TV, HDMI plugin and YouTube. Seems to have many apps installed. About 6 months ago I bought my first Smart TV for my bedroom. It