10 Jun at 2:51 pm

The Evolution of Smart TVs: From CRT to AI TVs in Bangladesh (2025)

🎯 Introduction

From the days of black-and-white TVs to today’s 4K AI-powered Smart TVs, the Bangladeshi living room has seen a revolution.

In this blog, we take a journey through the evolution of television in Bangladesh — from CRT to LED to AI-enabled Smart TVs — and what’s next for home entertainment in 2025 and beyond.

📺 1️⃣ The CRT Era (1980s–2000s)

Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) TVs were bulky, heavy, and analog-only
Local brands like Singer, Sony Plus, and China TVs were common
Used antenna or dish, no remote initially
Only channels: BTV, later ATN, NTV, Channel i

📌 No USB, no apps, no voice—just raw TV viewing.

🖥️ 2️⃣ The LCD & LED Boom (2008–2015)

Thin, energy-efficient LCD & LED TVs replaced CRTs
Started offering HD resolution, remote controls, and AV/HDMI ports
Brands like Samsung, Sony, Walton, and LG entered Bangladeshi homes
USB movie playback became popular
Introduction of basic DTH/Cable set-top boxes

📌 Visual clarity improved—but still no apps or streaming.

🌐 3️⃣ The Smart TV Generation (2016–2021)

TVs became internet-enabled via Wi-Fi or LAN
Built-in apps like YouTube and Netflix emerged
Operating Systems: Android TV, Tizen, WebOS
OTT platforms like Bongo, Chorki, and Toffee became popular
Voice-enabled remotes began appearing

📌 Streaming became the new normal for Bangladeshi households.

🤖 4️⃣ The AI Smart TV Era (2022–2025)

Welcome to 2025—where Smart TVs aren’t just smart. They’re intelligent.

Feature	Description
Voice assistants	Google Assistant, Alexa, Bangla voice support
AI Picture Enhancement	Auto-adjust contrast, brightness, noise reduction
Content Recommendation	Learns your preferences and suggests OTT content
Smart Home Control	Connects to lights, AC, fan via TV remote
Multilingual UI	Menus in Bangla, English, and more

✅ Now, TVs adapt to you—not the other way around.

🏆 Top AI Smart TVs in Bangladesh (2025)

Model	AI Features	Price (BDT)
Sony Bravia X85K 55”	Google TV, Voice AI, Ambient sensors	৳1,34,900
Samsung QLED Q70C 50”	Bixby AI, SmartThings, Scene Mode	৳1,24,000
Xiaomi A2 43” 4K	Google Assistant, PatchWall AI	৳41,000
TCL C645 QLED	AI PQ Engine, Voice Commands	৳84,990
Walton WD43RUG1	Bangla AI remote, content suggestion	৳37,900

📶 Evolution of TV Input Methods

Generation	Input Source
CRT TV	Antenna, AV cables
LCD/LED	AV, HDMI, USB
Smart TV	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI, USB
AI Smart TV	Voice, Cast, AI-based recommendation

✅ Today, you can talk to your TV instead of using buttons.

🛠️ What’s Next After AI?

By 2030, TVs may include:

Full home automation hubs
Biometric profiles for family members
Integrated cloud gaming (no console needed)
Holographic 3D content
Gesture control without remotes

💬 Bangladeshi Viewers Reflect

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I started with a black-and-white Singer TV. Now my Sony plays Netflix with voice!” – Sattar Uncle, Dhaka
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Walton’s Bangla voice support helped my parents shift to Smart TV easily.” – Shahida, Barisal
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “From BTV to Bongo—it’s a big leap. I never imagined controlling TV with my phone!” – Rony, Sylhet

🔍 FAQ – Smart TV Evolution

Q1: What’s the difference between Smart TV and AI TV?
→ Smart TV runs apps. AI TV learns your habits, optimizes visuals/audio, and responds to voice commands.

Q2: Can old TVs be converted to Smart or AI TVs?
→ You can use Android TV box or Fire Stick, but not full AI functionality.

Q3: Is Bangla support available in AI TVs?
→ Yes. Walton, Xiaomi, and Google TVs support Bangla voice and UI.