Acer Africa has officially launched the Acer AITV, its first-ever 4K UHD Google TV streaming device, with South Africa serving as the global debut market for this cutting-edge smart entertainment product.
“We ran a soft launch at Comicon Africa in September to test interest and concepts while preparing our go-to-market campaign, and the feedback was incredible,” said Glenn Du Toit, Country Manager of Acer Africa.
Compact, powerful, and future-ready, the Acer AITV turns any television into a smart, AI-enhanced entertainment hub. It offers seamless streaming, personalized recommendations, and full integration with the Google TV ecosystem.
The launch highlights Acer’s growing commitment to South Africa, building on the success of its locally assembled monitors and desktops that combine affordability, innovation, and quality.
“We are extremely proud that South Africa is the first market in the world to receive the Acer AITV,” Du Toit said. “This product reflects our goal of giving South African consumers access to the latest smart technology, making entertainment, learning, and everyday life more connected and convenient.”
“While over 2 million households already have fixed-line internet access, broadband adoption is still growing. Many ISPs now offer daily uncapped internet for as little as R5 ($0.90), including in informal suburbs. With around 18 million households in South Africa, our aim is to make AI-powered entertainment accessible not only to high-end users but also to those on tighter budgets, giving everyone their first experience of a smart, AI-driven TV.”
The Acer AITV makes your TV Smarter Than Ever
The Acer AITV runs on Google TV and gives instant access to DSTV Stream, eVOD, Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Showmax, Amazon Prime Video, and hundreds of other local and international apps.
With 4K UHD streaming, Dolby Audio, and AI Super Resolution upscaling, it delivers cinema-quality entertainment to any TV, whether an older Plasma set or the latest 85-inch OLED model.
Voice control via Google Assistant allows users to simply ask for what they want to watch, find, or do. Whether streaming the newest series, checking the weather, or casting from a smartphone, the Acer AITV is designed for effortless, voice-driven entertainment.
“With the upcoming release of Gemini AI for Google TV, we anticipate the Acer AITV will be even more powerful in our region. The device is designed to run Gemini AI seamlessly,” Du Toit added.
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