Smart TVs taking over home entertainment

Huawei Technologies, Coocaa of Shenzhen Skyworth-RGB Electronic among tech brands tapping emerging segment

Chinese tech companies are scrambling to develop operating systems for smart TVs and beyond as they work hard to build their own core capabilities in the internet of things era.

The moves come as advances in artificial intelligence technologies and smart home IoT device ecosystems are expected to connect smart TVs with other home appliances and hardware to offer a more intelligent life and work environment for consumers.

Huawei Technologies Co, for instance, is stepping up its push to apply its in-house operating system Harmony into more devices after it was initially used in its smart TV－Honor Vision.