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Upgrading isn't as simple as clicking "System Update." Most OEMs (including TCL, Hisense, Xiaomi) abandon firmware updates after 2 years.
Your Android TV 9 device won't explode – but you will see "This app is no longer compatible with your device" in the Play Store. At that point, it becomes an offline media player (via USB or Plex) or a retro gaming emulator (RetroArch runs beautifully on Android 9). android tv 9
While Assistant existed on Android TV 8 (Oreo), version 9 made it smarter. You could say, "Play Stranger Things on Netflix," and the OS would deep-link directly into the Netflix app—no menu navigation required. This required new APIs that developers quickly adopted. Upgrading isn't as simple as clicking "System Update
Late 2018 – Early 2019 (depending on manufacturer rollout) API Level: 28 Codename: "Pie" While Assistant existed on Android TV 8 (Oreo),