TCL P8M Series Questions & Answers

2019

And which month?

And it does not have any known fault?

your best bet is too google it - the question really is a comparison between two models so by googling it you will gain feature and benefits and tech specs between the two. It will be more information than anyone replying to your question unless from TCL within the first place, googling it also makes it more fun to review

Thanks,but cant find any answer from google too, dont know why even its manufactured date.

I haven't personally connected either google or alexa to the tv, there is a link I applied to try and help you

basically you need to pair the tv with alexa prior to being able to control it - https://www.google.com.au/search?source=hp&ei=3TI2XuPQHeftz7sP-66h-Ao&q=how+to+connect+alexa+to+tcl+p8m&oq=how+to+connect+alexa+to+tcl+p8m&gs_l=psy-ab.3..33i160l3.5055.30208..30730...0.0..0.250.5608.0j25j7......0....1..gws-wiz.....0..0i131j0j0i70i251j33i22i29i30.7qidrVP0xLo&ved=0ahUKEwijs5CN6LHnAhXn9nMBHXtXCK8Q4dUDCAs&uact=5#spf=1580610298803

Check out TCL web site to review them for yourself, I think the difference is one is 55 inches and the other being only 50 inches - do some research is what I can say, we have the 75 inch and its fantastic

I haven't tried gaming yet - but based what I seen it will be ok for gaming

It will handle PS4 Pro in HDR - you will need to tweak the PS4 Pro settings a bit and have a 2.0 HDMI chord going to the TV set (whether it matters 1.4 hdmi is 30hz and 2.0 is 60hz 4K)

On my 50" model the light under the centre of the screen is the on/off switch which can be operated manually or by remote. Light on = TV off and Light Off = TV on.

https://www.tcl.com/sa/en/products/p8m/p8m-55.html

I think all p8ms will be capable of 4k hdr - check web site manufacturer for more info -

No.. We have put the Disney + app on our Xbox and watch it through HDMI instead.

You dont. Its not in the Google play store for this model. Im trying to find a way to download it myself.

Hi James, I rang TCL and they told me that the techs are currently designing a patch that will include Amazon Prime in the apps. Please leave your TV on auto update and it will download when available...believe it or not ???
In the meantime if you figure out a way to do it please drop me a line.
Cheers

Nick Kritikos

Hi Nick & James,
I had the same problem, no Amazon prime or Disney+. I contacted TCL and they emailed me a link to a firmware update that you download and put on a USB drive to update. Followed their instructions and worked flawlessly, I now have both Amazon prime or Disney+
It took about a week for their reply, so be patient :-)

Yes it does, my 758PM is an Android TV, so when i set it up with my phone it automatically connects to the wifi my phone is using. otherwise you may access the home page > settings > select your wifi > Pin.

yes free to air tv channels will work and all content from a dvd or blueray etc external device will work - but none of the smart apps will work that requires a internet connection

There is a fast boot takes the same as normal to turn on, fast boot doesn't seem to effect anything but every now and then it does a long boot it's self takes about a minute.
I'm mainly Apple so not sure about Android so much but version is March 2022.
Haven't found or needed local dimming.
It has access to play store and most apps run on the TV that can be configured how you wish.
I found a Vid on youtube but the american version is Roku which almost the same.
Mine 75" came with voice remote and pretty handy.

Hi Craig. Can't answer most of your questions, but I do know that my tv boots up almost immediately. I haven't chosen a fast boot option so don't know if that is on or not. When I switch off then back on it goes back to where I was last. And mine came with 2 remotes - the standard one and the voice one. Supposedly the voice remote is a bonus not usually included with this tv, but just check before you buy.

it doesnt have one John, it automatically shuts down after 3 hours of not touching the remote, it gives a warning message befpre this happens so you can stop sleep

Thanks heaps.

Mine has sleep function hidden in settings > screen saver.

Works fine with my PS4 but i dont online game, for the price is a good TV but a bit of technical knowledge required as it is Android, main problem for me is sometimes needs a restart on turning on but rarely and have no problems when on, I have Foxtel and the HD snd 4k is excellent

I just purchased the 65p8m and Tcl confirmed its a 60hz panel marketed in australia at 50hz - so it runs on both and is fine for gaming.

Hi Andrea. I would check out Grant's review which has some recommended settings. He uses standard (dynamic is way too bright for my liking), as do I, but I do prefer movie mode for movies. You can swap modes depending on what you are viewing.

Hi Calvin. Not using this as a monitor, but my only very small complaint with the tv is that there is a very subtle stuttering when watching sports on kayo. It's hardly noticeable, and may be something to do with my settings (though I've tried everything I can to get rid of it) or my internet connection, but it is there and slightly annoying. So if you're wanting a monitor for games it may not be the best option, but best try it for yourself to be sure.

I haven't hooked up a pc to it yet - but I think will be clear picture

upon saying this, don't think connecting it your going to get 4K HDR - PC requires a bit of work to have 4K HDR, which means a good GPU with HDMI port 2.0 and a CPU then turning it on in windows 10

I have 65P8M, pictures as sharp as it can be. Try resetting the picture settings.