Why are some OEM TV manufacturers not mentioned on the Android TV website, despite having certified Android TV under their brand names?

by GeorgeJonesXI

I was looking at the Android TV website ( https://www.android.com/tv/ ) and noticed that some OEMs (by OEM I mean factories around the world who are rebranding Chinese TVs) TV manufacturers are not listed under the "Android TV Global Partners" section, despite having certified Android TV under their brand names. For example, Skyworth are selling their TVs under different names around the world, but those brands are not listed on this page, and I know that they offer TVs with certified Android TV and Google TV Operating Systems.

Can anyone explain why this is the case? Is there a reason why certain OEMs are not included on Google partners website, or is it just an oversight? I mean, I've heard about the TV certification process; and AFAIK; the OEM should apply by their names to get certified, not through their ODM (Original Device Manufacturer)

totti2k2

Because they’re 💩💩💩💩

513

I just think Google added a few brands and somehow stopped some day. Also the brand has to contact Google and ask to be listed last time I remember.

Same for pay tv providers, streaming devices, etc. A lot of brands are missing.

Blisspirate

Probably $$$$$. Like have to pay for listing. Or they aren’t really certified again because $$$$$

WhiteDish

The first certified OEM manufacturer for Android TV is Xiaomi and they advertised Mi Box S at that time. Many of us saw Google warranty in the product and bought. Today the device does not even get security update and Xiaomi filled the last major update package with bloatware.

Probably many OEM manufacturers did the same way and abuse the user/products/name of Google. Thats why Google might choose filling the market with their own device and continously announce sales to increase the market share againts these OEM manufacturers.

Deadpool-fan-466

It's mentioned.. you need to click/ tap on "see Android TV global partners" & go to "all" tab