Android TVs with the best streaming platforms

In terms of content, all Sony televisions are Android TV based, so you can install virtually any streaming app on them, make voice calls with Google Meet (you must buy the Bravia Cam for that) or use Google Assistant on them. They are also compatible with Alexa, Chromecast and Apple TV. But Sony also continues to promote its own streaming app, called Bravia Core. First introduced at CES 2022, Bravia Core is a mix between a monthly fee streaming service and an a la carte movie rental site. It’s similar to what’s offered by Amazon Prime Video, although definitely with a smaller catalog.

Among Bravia Core advantages is full compatibility with Dolby Atmos, a streaming technology with speeds of up to 80Mbps (as long as your internet connection supports it, that is) and a juicy catalog of movies in IMAX Enhanced format. Payment for Bravia Core is made through Google Play, but the kicker is that the TVs come with some free subscription time for it.

Right now, Sony offers 24 months of streaming and 10 credits for renting movies on its A95L, A80L, X95L and X90L models. The X85L, X80L, and X75WL models come with 12 months of streaming on Bravia Core and 5 credits. Interestingly, Sony just added a Crunchyroll dedicated button to the remotes of the new 2023 L range. The popular anime-focused streaming service has more than 44,000 movies and series in its catalog. The new button doesn’t mean you get subscribed to Crunchyroll for free. You have to pay for that separately, although much of its content is free with ads.