Qobuz has finally arrived on Android Smart TVs, and this presence on the big screen gives fresh momentum to high-quality streaming. The French platform has stood out for years thanks to its rarely matched sound quality, and this launch confirms its desire to be present wherever people listen to music. Qobuz embraces its audiophile identity, which values lossless sound and high-definition masters, making this app uniquely valuable for enthusiasts.
An interface designed for listening to music in the living room
Qobuz’s Android TV app takes the essentials of the mobile experience and adapts them to the logic of the big screen. Navigation is pleasantly comfortable, thanks to large visuals, highlighted album artwork and a clear content hierarchy. Each menu has been carefully spaced to ensure good legibility from the sofa, making it even more enjoyable to browse through a huge catalog without having to deal with complex controls. The TV becomes the ideal gateway to a coherent digital music library where aesthetics are as important as functionality.
All the functions present in the smartphone app are fully available. You’ll find playlists created by the editors, personalized recommendations, favorites, new releases and library data already synchronized with other devices. It’s all about the fluidity with which you move from one section to the next, and the comfort offered by the remote control, which replaces the smartphones’ touchscreen. Sound quality remains the priority, as the app broadcasts in lossless and Hi-Res when the living room sound system allows. Users can therefore enjoy the same precise audio as with a traditional Hi-Fi system, provided the TV is connected to a suitable system.
Modern control and advanced functions
The arrival of Qobuz Connect adds another layer to the Android TV experience. This system allows complete control from a smartphone or tablet, while letting the TV load and play the audio stream. The TV becomes a music player that responds to commands without imposing continuous widescreen navigation. This interaction allows the listening session to continue even when you’re moving around the room or busy with something else.
The technical optimization is also noteworthy. Transitions between tracks are swift, high-definition illustrations load cleanly and the recommendation engine works as it does on other devices. The result is a welcome sense of consistency for those who regularly switch between devices. TVs equipped with Google TV benefit from direct compatibility, which makes installation easier and simplifies everyday use. The overall experience is consistent, demonstrating that Qobuz considers the TV to be a legitimate listening space rather than simply an extension of its mobile app.
Two complementary offers available for download
The Android TV app works with the Studio and Sublime packages that form the core of the Qobuz offering. Both subscriptions enable listening in Hi Res quality up to 192kHz, and provide access to Qobuz’s entire library of over one hundred million titles. The Sublime package also gives access to downloads, with preferential rates on Hi Res purchases, which is of particular interest to those who like to build up a lasting collection, available offline. This hybrid approach between listening and digital ownership reinforces Qobuz’s singular identity in a market dominated by rented services.
Editorial richness and human curation
Qobuz has long stood out for its editorial content, compiled by a team of enthusiasts. Album reviews, artist interviews, thematic articles and carefully crafted selections all help us to understand music rather than just consume it at random. This human perspective stands in stark contrast to the total automation of generalist competitors, who entrust almost everything to opaque algorithms. The result is a catalog enriched by a real understanding of the works and by an ability to value artists that exclusively statistical models sometimes overlook. This editorial dimension retains a central role even on Android TV, as this approach also affects the design of playlists. Each track is chosen by a human, and that changes everything.
The arrival of Qobuz on Android TVs opens up a new way of listening to high-quality music from the comfort of the sofa. The clear interface, compatibility with Qobuz Connect and rich editorial content create a coherent whole that enhances the audiophile experience while remaining user-friendly. This presence on the big screen confirms that the television can become a serious listening hub, and gives Qobuz a singular place in an environment saturated with more standardized services. The evolution of this app could reinforce its role as a musical platform that is both technical and human, and geared towards attentive listening.
