Loads of TCL Google TVs are getting a great free upgrade that adds Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode for super-accurate movie viewing and a few other nice changes are on board too

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Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000

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TCL is rolling out a firmware update to many TVs from 2023 onwards to deliver Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode, upgraded FlexConnect and a fix for audio in Disney+

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter TCL's new Google TV update brings new audio and visual features Upgrade is for 2023, 2024 and 2025 TCL TVs, matching 2026 model features Requires Google TV and MediaTek Pentonic
700 chip TCL is rolling out an upgrade to older TVs that adds Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode and wireless subwoofer support. It also fixes an irritating sound bug in the Disney+ app and delivers the usual performance improvements and bug fixes too.

As FlatpanelsHD reports, the upgrade is coming to 2023, 2024 and 2025 TCL Google TVs powered by MediaTek's Pentonic 700 chip and it's already began rolling out. The firmware version number is v643 and it's an over-the-air update. Latest Videos From You may like TCL adds three new TVs to its 2026 range including a new, cheap mini-LED LG is adding support for Samsung's new Dolby Atmos rival to some of its TVs Your Amazon Fire TV is about to get a free upgrade to make it easier to use

TCL is pretty good at keeping its existing TVs up to date; earlier this year it provided a firmware update that boosted the Android version from 12 to 14 and added support for HDMI 2.1 Quick Media Switching. FlexConnect now enables you to add a wireless subwoofer to your home theater setup (Image credit: Dolby / TCL) What's new in the TCL Google TV update? Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode is the replacement for Dolby Vision Dark, and it's designed to deliver movies just as the filmmakers intended; it's the most accurate of all the picture modes for serious cinema fans, but limits the brightness in order to achieve this, so is better for dark room viewing.

The upgrade also fixes an issue in the Disney+ app with IMAX Enhanced DTS:X audio, which should now work properly; you should now be able to switch between Dolby Atmos and DTS:X on supported movies without any issues. Those movies include the likes of Tron: Ares and Marvel movies.

The third important change is an upgrade to the Dolby Atmos FlexConnect support. That's Dolby's wireless system for TV and home theater, and when it launched last year it enabled you to use up to four TCL wireless speakers
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That's now been upgraded and you can now add a wireless subwoofer, the TCL Z100-SW, for extra low-end thump. That makes FlexConnect a more compelling alternative to a soundbar setup for those of us who like a lot of impact.

The upgrade will be coming to TVs including the X11K; C8K and QM8K; C7K and QM7K; C6K and QM6K; C855; C805; C955; and X955 and QM851G. You can check if the upgrade is coming to your own TV in FlatpanelHD's TV database . Thinking of buying a new TV? Try our TV size and model finder! You tell it how far you sit from your TV, we'll tell you what size to buy based on viewing angle advice from image quality experts, and we'll recommend our three top TVs at that size for different prices. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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