Skyworth, a Chinese manufacturer of consumer electronics and TVs, is debuting its Canvas Art QLED TV at CEDIA Expo 2024, adding yet another décor-inspired display to the market to compete with Samsung’s The Frame.
In addition to featuring QLED 4K video quality, the slim-framed, 29mm Google TV features the ability to showcase digital art and favorite photos when not being used as a TV. Rather than just a black screen, the TV is designed to look like a piece of art hanging on the wall.
The TV, officially called the C1 Canvas Art TV, is similar to category leader The Frame from Samsung and other new releases from TCL and Hisense. The all-in-one TV includes a flush mount design without an external connection box for a clean look, and all of the connectivity ports are at the back of the TV. Installers can also mount the slim, 1/8-inch bezel TV flush against the wall without breaking through walls or drilling unnecessary holes, the company says.
C1 Canvas Art TV Features Over 100 Pieces of Pre-Installed Artwork
The TV features a matte screen with anti-glare technology designed to eliminate light reflection, as well as other baseline premium TV features such as automatic brightness and color adjustment, Dolby Vision, HDR and Dolby Atmos.
The Art Mode, which is what manufacturers call when the TV is displaying art instead of media, comes with over 100 pieces of famous artwork, but users can also upload other pieces or their own photos from Google.
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While those features are very similar to The Frame and others, Skyworth markets it as an integration-ready TV thanks to control functionality from Crestron and Control4.
The TV comes in two sizes: 55 inches and 65 inches for $1,200 and $1,600, respectively.
Director of sales for the company’s U.S. division, Michael Gleason, says the company aims to redefine the intersection of art and technology while giving custom integrators another option to install.
“This innovative product not only delivers exceptional picture quality but also provides custom integrators with a great option to offer their customers who desire a lifestyle TV outside the traditional entertainment center,” Gleason says. “By transforming any space into a personal gallery, we are excited to offer consumers a unique way to experience their favorite artworks or photographs in stunning detail, seamlessly integrated into their everyday lives.”
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