Television technology has come a long way since those early goggleboxes first entered our living rooms. Screens are larger, resolutions are higher, and film, TV, and games look better than ever. There are all manner of modern technologies and features that have helped to make TVs truly essential parts of the modern home.
But seeing as so much has changed in such a short length of time, you might wonder what the future holds in store. Will TVs keep getting bigger? Will content keep looking better? And what will it be like to stream our favourite shows and films in twenty years?
All of these questions, and more, will be answered below. In this guide, our Reliant tech experts are going to take a look at the past of TV technology, to take a look at what the future might well have in store!
More Connectivity
Many top smart TV models promote themselves on their ability to seamlessly integrate with your other devices. For instance, certain Samsung TV models can connect to the SmartThing home network. This then allows you to control the TV entirely through your phone, or through your favourite voice assistant platform.
In the future, it’s likely that it will be easier than ever to connect your devices to your TV. This will allow you to pull up content on your phone and instantly display it for everyone in the room on the TV!
Wireless connections will also be much easier. While it’s unlikely that we’ll be seeing a truly wireless TV any time soon, it’s likely that more TV accessories will be designed to operate wirelessly. In fact many devices like soundbars and speakers can already connect to a compatible TV totally wirelessly.
It’s also likely that it will be much easier to leverage the benefits of the internet on future TVs. For instance, easier web browsing on new TVs will make it much easier to find the content you’re looking for.
Easier Streaming
With more connectivity between TVs and other devices, it will be much easier to find specific content. Smoother search engine integration will allow you to find specific content you’re looking for, across multiple streaming services. This saves you the trouble of trawling through each streaming service in the hopes of finding the service that hosts that one show or film you crave.
Improvements in internet technology will also make high-quality 4K and HDR content more accessible. As internet access becomes more widespread, and internet speeds continue to improve, it will be much easier to stream content at top resolutions without having to put up with seemingly endless buffering.
Further AI Integration
With AI technology improving at an unprecedented rate, it’s highly likely that it will see more widespread integration into our daily lives. Many smart TVs already leverage AI to improve certain features. For instance, some smart TVs use AI to suggest content based on your streaming habits.
It’s likely that AI will be integrated even more into the function of our TVs. For instance, AI can be used to improve the resolution or sound quality of content in real time. As AI programs become more intelligent, they’ll be able to more effectively do the job. This will allow you to enjoy all of your favourite classic films and shows as if they were totally brand new!
Larger Screens
Of course, much of TV history can be charted based on how much bigger TVs have gotten. It seems that with every decade, TVs seem to get bigger and bigger. Current rumblings in the industry suggest that TVs larger than 100 inches could very well be on the horizon. For instance, Samsung recently created a TV known as “The Wall”. This immense TV reaches an incredible 142 inches. Truly earning its name.
However, it’s worth noting that super-sized screens have so far only been shown off as prototypes, and have only so far been seen at trade shows. It might take some time before these immense screens enter our homes.
It’s likely that TVs will continue to get a little bit larger! Major manufacturers like Samsung and TCL have already experimented with jumbo displays. However, it may be some time before these displays enter the market!
It’s not likely that TVs will ever get to be too immense in size. This is because the average consumer simply might not have the available space in their living room for such an immense screen
Greater Resolution
To make the most of those larger screen sizes, it’s likely that content resolutions will also improve in kind. Larger screens need images of higher resolutions, otherwise, lower-resolution images run the risk of appearing stretched out or blurred!
It’s likely that content will be produced with much larger displays in mind. As such, many new TVs with 16K resolutions may also enter the modern market.
With larger TVs slowly becoming more accessible, it’s likely that 8K content will be put into wider production. This will allow users to better take full advantage of their new super-sized screens!
Frequently Asked Questions
What Does The Future Of TV Technology Look Like?
The future of TV technology looks incredibly smooth. Recent advancements in technologies like AI will make it much easier to navigate your smart TV, and to find the content you’re looking for. Improvements in internet connections will also make it much easier to stream content at top resolutions. No longer will you have to wait around for 4K and HDR content to load on your smart TV.
Is TV Becoming Obsolete?
Despite all odds, and despite content now being widely accessible on all devices, TV is not at risk of becoming obsolete. TVs are still very popular and are considered to be an essential part of many modern homes. TVs are also fantastic as social devices. Everyone can gather up around the TV to watch a show or film together. Nothing quite beats that experience!
