TCL C805K (2023, UK)

This model has a built-in far-field microphone, which is the hardware hands-free voice control uses.

What a far-field mic does →

TCL's product information sheets for the 55, 65, 75, 85 and 98-inch C805K say "Voice recognition sensor available: YES", and its 98-inch spec sheet lists a "Smart integrated TV microphone". TCL UK's pages list hands-free voice control, and the manual describes hands-free "Hey Google" through a built-in microphone with an on/off switch on the TV, which keeps listening in standby when enabled.

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This model is still receiving firmware/platform updates.

What that actually means for your TV →

TCL's UK security statements for all six sizes give a support period ending 31 December 2026. TCL's product information sheets separately promise software and firmware updates for at least 8 years after the model stops being sold.

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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 →

TCL's UK privacy notice says its advertising partners may use automatic content recognition (ACR) on TCL smart TVs, and that you can control it in the TV's settings, but it doesn't name the setting or say which models use it.

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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 TCL source describes this model scanning other devices on the local network.