The integration of Fire TV allows the Z95A and Z93A to support far-field voice control with Alexa and the Fire TV Ambient Experience. The Fire TV OS is compatible with Alexa-enabled devices and supports Apple Home and Airplay. Despite the switch to Fire TV, Panasonic has retained some features from its proprietary OS, such as the Penta Tuner and a MyApp button on the remote controls. Panasonic has not yet confirmed the official launch dates and pricing for its 2024 flagship OLED TVs.
Key takeaways:
- Panasonic unveiled its new Z95A and Z93A OLED TVs at CES 2024, featuring a switch from the brand's usual proprietary My Home Screen smart interface to Fire TV.
- The Z95A range features a new 'Master OLED Ultimate' panel, combining the latest Micro Lens Array WRGB OLED panels with a multi-layer heat management configuration developed by Panasonic's own engineers.
- Both new models support the Dolby Vision IQ Precision detail engine and introduce 144Hz gaming refresh rate support for the first time on a Panasonic OLED TV, with dedicated RPG and FPS Game Sound Modes.
- The integration of Fire TV allows the Z95A and Z93A to become Panasonic’s first TVs with integrated support for far-field voice control with Alexa, and also enables the sets to take advantage of the Fire TV Ambient Experience.