Philips PQS8501 (2026, UK)

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

What a far-field mic does →

Philips' product information sheets for the PQS8501 say "Voice recognition sensor available: No". The UK spec list gives voice control as "Works with Google Home, RC with Mic.", and the manual sets up Google Assistant through a Google Home device and Alexa through the Alexa app.

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This model is still receiving firmware/platform updates.

What that actually means for your TV →

Philips' product information sheets promise software and firmware updates for at least 8 years after the model stops being sold. No Philips UK security statement with a support end date was found for this model.

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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 →

Philips' PQS8501 pages and manual don't mention viewing-data collection. Titan OS's privacy policy says a smart TV running it may contain a content recognition feature, off by default, that can be switched off in a Viewing Data menu, but it doesn't name models.

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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 →

No Philips or Titan OS source describes this model scanning other devices on the local network.