Panasonic 55W95B (2025, UK)

This model has no built-in far-field microphone — voice control goes through the remote.

What a far-field mic does →

Panasonic UK's specifications for the TV-55W95BEB give Alexa as "Y (Press & ask)", not the "Y (Hands-free)" its Z90B pages give, and list no microphone or far-field voice row. The product page calls the set "Panasonic TV Premium with Fire TV built-in" but describes voice as "Just press and ask Alexa". Panasonic's product information sheet for the TV-55W95BEB and TV-55W95BEG also says "Voice recognition sensor available: No", so the maker's specifications and the EU sheet agree. Panasonic's February 2026 UK line-up announcement links far-field voice control to "Panasonic TV Premium with Fire TV", but it covers the 2026 range and doesn't name the W95B. Checked 23 Oct 2026.

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This model is still receiving firmware/platform updates.

What that actually means for your TV →

Panasonic's UK and Ireland firmware page names TV-55W95BEB and lists RS8180/3745, dated 2 October 2026. Its product information sheet also says software and firmware updates will be available for at least eight years after the model stops being sold. Checked 19 Oct 2026.

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Whether this model runs ACR hasn't been confirmed from a citable source yet.

What ACR is and how to turn it off →

This model runs Fire TV. Amazon documents its Automatic Content Recognition setting on US help pages only; there's no UK version of that page. Amazon's UK privacy FAQ says smart TVs with Fire TV can send Amazon information on your use of broadcast live TV through the aerial inputs, with an opt-out under Settings → Preferences → Privacy Settings. Checked 19 Oct 2026.

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Whether this model looks for other devices on your home network hasn't been confirmed from a citable source yet.

How to put a TV on its own network →

Network and smart-home support do not establish scanning of other devices on the local network.