We Got the China-Only Huawei TV!
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Get an unrestricted 30-day free trial of FreshBooks at freshbooks.com Go to privacy.com to get $5 off your first purchase! Huawei has been developing their own OS called HongMeng or HarmonyOS – and this is the first device to get it. It’s unknown whether it’s meant to replace Android on smartphones or is meant just for IoT devices.. Buy 4K Smart TVs on Amazon: geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Our Affiliates, Referral Programs, and Sponsors: linustechtips.com Get Private Internet Access today at geni.us Displate metal posters: lmg.gg Linus Tech Tips merchandise at lttstore.com Linus Tech Tips posters at crowdmade.com Our Test Benches on Amazon: amazon.com Our production gear: geni.us Twitter - twitter.com Facebook - @LinusTech Instagram - @linustech Twitch - twitch.tv Intro Screen Music Credit: Title: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro Screen Music Credit: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High youtube.com
Paragraph 1 (0:00–5:00) introduces the video’s core premise of obtaining a China-only Huawei Honor smart TV and examining its Hongmeng HarmonyOS interface. The host notes the device ships with Hongmeng OS, clarifying that Huawei has pivoted away from Android in various rumors, and that this OS may target IoT rather than a smartphone replacement. A Chinese-speaking helper is introduced to assist with reading the box and setup, highlighting the language barrier the hosts face. Early on, the TV is shown in a first impressions pass, with attention to the physical design, ports, and the distinctive stand and rear panel. The segment also teases the complex initial user experience, including the need to sign in with a Huawei account and the existence of a built-in content ecosystem including Mango TV. The host comments on the overall “China-first” orientation of the device and hints at privacy concerns by noting potential data transfers to Chinese servers as part of the sign-in flow.
Topics · technology review · consumer electronics · smart home · privacy and security · china tech
Questions answered
- What is the operating system on the Huawei Honor TV and how is it positioned?
- The Honor TV runs Hongmeng (HarmonyOS) and is presented as a potential Android alternative or companion for IoT devices, rather than a direct Android replacement for smartphones.
- What initial setup challenges are shown in the video?
- Viewers see language barriers reading the Chinese interface, the requirement to sign in with a Huawei account, and a prompt about data transfer to China as part of enabling features.
- What content services are available on the TV out of the box?
- The TV includes a built-in content ecosystem with platforms like Mango TV, with some content available for free and other content requiring a subscription or membership.
- Can the TV be controlled by a third party app or device?
- The host demonstrates phone-based remote control via Huawei/Honor devices, showing a specialized remote-controlling app that works best with Huawei/Honor phones, rather than generic third-party devices.