March 30Mar 30 Hello, I bought the new G series tv box from buzztv, I don't know anything about this brand, but I liked the technical specifications of the product. How often is this device updated? Is it updated via OTA? Is it constantly updated? I think that all that will also depend on the manufacturer, which in this case I think is SEI ROBOTICS, and as I have read, this manufacturer does not have a very good reputation with firmware. Is it true?
March 30Mar 30 Firmware is done by Google Buzz does the buzz6 app that will be on the Google playstore The manufacturer has nothing to dowith firmware Edited March 30Mar 30 by nbs.
March 30Mar 30 1 hour ago, nbs. said: Firmware is done by Google Buzz does the buzz6 app that will be on the Google playstore The manufacturer has nothing to dowith firmware I thought the firmware was made by the manufacturer, which in this case is SEI ROBOTICS... I didn't know that it was Google that made the firmware. Thank you for your answer. But I would have liked you to answer what I asked about the updates.
March 30Mar 30 Just now, El Kaiser said: I thought the firmware was made by the manufacturer, which in this case is SEI ROBOTICS... I didn't know that it was Google that made the firmware. Thank you for your answer. But I would have liked you to answer what I asked about the updates. This is the first Google box by Buzz. Typically Buzz handles both Firmware and app (BuzzTV 6) updates themselves, and they are pushed by OTA. On this device, the box firmware will be handled by Google. And BuzzTV 6 app will be updated through the play store, by Buzz themselves (like the release an update of any other app on the play store). BuzzTV 6 get's regular updates now on the PowerStation and L1 (via OTA). So I am sure it will get regular updates through the Play store also. To get an idea of how long it will be supported, BuzzTV 5, was introduced at end of 2020 I believe, and it is still getting regular updates today on all boxes. Frequency depends on a number of factors, including criticality of any bugs that may exist, time of year (summer vacations or holidays), etc.. Sometimes it is a few in a month, other times it can be a 2 or 3 months, but with a larger update at the end. Hope this helps.
April 1Apr 1 On 3/29/2026 at 11:45 PM, Emporium said: This is the first Google box by Buzz. Typically Buzz handles both Firmware and app (BuzzTV 6) updates themselves, and they are pushed by OTA. On this device, the box firmware will be handled by Google. And BuzzTV 6 app will be updated through the play store, by Buzz themselves (like the release an update of any other app on the play store). BuzzTV 6 get's regular updates now on the PowerStation and L1 (via OTA). So I am sure it will get regular updates through the Play store also. To get an idea of how long it will be supported, BuzzTV 5, was introduced at end of 2020 I believe, and it is still getting regular updates today on all boxes. Frequency depends on a number of factors, including criticality of any bugs that may exist, time of year (summer vacations or holidays), etc.. Sometimes it is a few in a month, other times it can be a 2 or 3 months, but with a larger update at the end. Hope this helps. Thank you for taking the time to respond. I have been researching and I am almost completely sure that the one who makes and updates the firmware in this case is the manufacturer of the box (G series) which is SEI ROBOTICS, it is the Chinese company that is in charge of the updates and not Google. On the other hand, what is the Buzz app for? 🤔 That's just another app and I don't think it has much to do with firmware.
April 1Apr 1 13 hours ago, dishuser said: well if you're sure then case solved Yes! After a lot of research, the reality is that the manufacturer of the G series, which is SEI ROBOTICS, is the one who makes the firmware and is in charge of making the updates and not Google. This discussion helped me learn something new, so thank you all.
April 1Apr 1 12 hours ago, nbs. said: On top of dishusers post no one ever said the buzz app had anything to do with firmware I asked: what is the Buzztv app for and I said: I don't think this has to do with the firmware. At no point did I say that anyone said that the app is related to firmware. In fact, I still don't know what the buzztv app does. But it doesn't matter, I'll find out when I get my hands on the device. Thank you for your discussion.
April 1Apr 1 Glad you shared your knowledge...lol "On the other hand, what is the Buzz app for? That's just another app and I don't think it has much to do with firmware. "
April 2Apr 2 Just to clear this up, BuzzTV G-Series is a certified Google TV device, so the platform and firmware update process is different from our regular Android boxes. There are multiple parties involved in this ecosystem, including the platform manufacturer and Google’s certification and approval process. Because of that, we cannot freely modify platform firmware the same way we can on our AOSP models. Platform-level changes must go through the proper approval, testing, and certification path. So this is not as simple as saying it is only “SEI firmware” or only “Google firmware.” That oversimplifies how a certified Google TV device works. From the customer side, the important point is simple: system updates follow the certified platform update path, while the BuzzTV 6 app is updated separately through the Google Play Store. From our side, we test, collect feedback, escalate issues through the proper channels, and work to get improvements delivered properly.
April 2Apr 2 On 3/31/2026 at 9:19 PM, El Kaiser said: Thank you for taking the time to respond. I have been researching and I am almost completely sure that the one who makes and updates the firmware in this case is the manufacturer of the box (G series) which is SEI ROBOTICS, it is the Chinese company that is in charge of the updates and not Google. On the other hand, what is the Buzz app for? 🤔 That's just another app and I don't think it has much to do with firmware. What you are describing is an oversimplification of how a certified Google TV device works. This is not a typical AOSP box where one party can freely control and modify the firmware and update path.
April 3Apr 3 Thinking about ordering the G series. Can anyone confirm it does have the Buzz TV app for use with IPTV?
April 6Apr 6 47 minutes ago, TastyPomegranate said: Hi! Just ordered one. Will it have a modular power adapter or a us-only fixed plug? as it shows in first post usb-c power
April 6Apr 6 2 hours ago, TastyPomegranate said: Hi! Just ordered one. Will it have a modular power adapter or a us-only fixed plug? Fixed USB-C
April 9Apr 9 On 4/6/2026 at 4:21 PM, TastyPomegranate said: Hi! Just ordered one. Will it have a modular power adapter or a us-only fixed plug? If you're going to use it to watch platforms like Netlifx and Disney, you're going to be frustrated. Since every time you go to turn up the volume, the language and subtitle settings will open. It is a connection problem between the firmware of the remote control and the tv box. But if you're not going to watch Netflix or Disney, then you're going to be happy.
April 10Apr 10 15 hours ago, nbs. said: Im sure google will fix it Yes, I'm sure of that too... But will it be this year? Or the next? Of one thing I am sure and we can bet, that will not be in the near future.
April 10Apr 10 Author 3 minutes ago, El Kaiser said: Yes, I'm sure of that too... But will it be this year? Or the next? Of one thing I am sure and we can bet, that will not be in the near future. if you are sure and can bet then why you are even asking if this year or next year?
April 10Apr 10 43 minutes ago, El Kaiser said: Yes, I'm sure of that too... But will it be this year? Or the next? Of one thing I am sure and we can bet, that will not be in the near future. unless you work for them you should take your negativity somewhere ellse nancy
April 11Apr 11 7 hours ago, Ryu said: if you are sure and can bet then why you are even asking if this year or next year? I'm sure Google will release a new firmware for the remote control. And I'm also sure it won't be in the near future. For now I have the Buzztv as a paper weight. Stop being such a Fan Boy.
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