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A consistent platform is the most obvious benefit. Could it also be a fairly static non vendor customized and hence upgradable OS also? Most Smart TVs are neve
by Olap84 11y ago
A consistent platform is the most obvious benefit.
Could it also be a fairly static non vendor customized and hence upgradable OS also? Most Smart TVs are never updated after all
- ZenoArrow 11y agoI don't see Smart TVs as a good market for Firefox OS, Android is the obvious choice in this market. Generally, you'd want to target IoT devices where battery life/power draw is important but you still want a rich UI. Consistent platform could be a decent benefit for the markets where Firefox OS makes sense though.
- detaro 11y agoAre there any Smart TVs shipping with Android? I don't think it is the obvious choice, there are tons of different systems used right now.
- frik 11y agoCurrent gen SmartTVs use Tizen (Samsung) and WebOS (LG), Chromecast (ChromeOS), Panasonic (FirefoxOS), Sony (Android), etc.
- ZenoArrow 11y agoFair enough.
- pdkl95 11y ago> Most Smart TVs are never updated after all Along with the usual problems of "smart" (spyware) devices, the non-updatability of IoT devices is a time bomb. We already have a problem with firmware based on very-old Linux kernels; shipping devices with known kernel exploits should be automatic liability for any damage the device does. It's willful negligence. As Dan Geer says[1], embedded devices need to either be updated or have a limited lifespan. We cannot allow a situation where common consumer IoT devices are both immortal and unfixable. [1] http://geer.tinho.net/geer.blackhat.6viii14.txt http://geer.tinho.net/geer.blackhat.6viii14.txt
- snom380 11y agoCan't any platform claim that as a benefit? For a consistent platform to have any value you'd like it to stick around for some time... Unlike FirefoxOS.