Walmart Prepares to Unveil New Google TV Lineup
Walmart is preparing to introduce new Google TV products, including a second-generation set-top box and its own branded television sets.
Next-Gen Onn 4K Pro Set-Top Box Surfaces
Images circulating from a Reddit account provide a glimpse of what appears to be a second-generation Onn 4K Pro set-top box. This new device boasts a wider base and a rounded top, distinguishing it from its predecessor.
Connectivity options are robust, featuring USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, and Ethernet ports, alongside a convenient physical mute switch. Its design aesthetic is noted to be more akin to the Google TV Streamer than the original Onn 4K Pro model. These rumors about a sequel to the popular affordable box gain traction as existing Google TV products from Walmart have seen a decline in stock.
Onn-Branded Google TV Televisions on the Horizon
The same Reddit source also revealed Bluetooth listings indicating the impending arrival of multiple "Onn Google TV" television sets. Walmart intends to offer these Onn-branded TVs, which will be natively powered by Google TV.
Production of these new televisions involves KTC, an Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) recognized for its work with several brands. The forthcoming TV lineup is projected to include a variety of sizes, ranging from 55-inch to 75-inch options. This strategic move into branded Google TVs follows Walmart's 2024 acquisition of Vizio, a company known for utilizing its own proprietary operating system.