- Acer’s first 4K Google TV device launches in South Africa on 1 Nov 2025.
- It streams in 4K with Dolby Audio and AI upscaling, plus Google Assistant.
- Global first launch is South Africa, after a Comic Con Africa soft launch.
- No UAE pricing or date yet; here’s the context for local readers.
Acer has announced the AiTV, a compact 4K Google TV streaming box. South Africa gets it first, with sales starting 1 November 2025 through major retailers. The device focuses on simple setup, modern apps, voice control, and AI-assisted upscaling. Here’s what it does and what it means for readers in the UAE.
What Acer announced
Acer is launching its first Google TV box, called AiTV, as a global first in South Africa on 30 October 2025, with retail availability from 1 November. A soft launch happened at Comic Con Africa in September to gauge interest.
- Global first launch in South Africa
- 30 October 2025 announcement
- Retail from 1 November 2025
- Soft-launch feedback at Comic Con Africa
The company says AiTV is its first 4K UHD Google TV device and positions South Africa as the lead market. It ran a soft launch at Comic Con Africa to test concepts and claims that the feedback was strong. Sales are due to start through national retailers from 1 November 2025.
Core features and apps
AiTV aims to make any TV feel modern, with 4K streaming, Dolby Audio, and AI Super Resolution upscaling inside the Google TV interface.
- 4K UHD streaming
- AI Super Resolution upscaling
- Dolby Audio
- Google TV with voice control
- Major apps: Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Showmax, Amazon Prime Video, DStv Stream, eVOD
Acer lists 4K playback, Dolby Audio, and AI-assisted upscaling. The box runs Google TV, so you get voice search and a clean home screen with recommendations. Supported apps include global and local names like Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Showmax, Amazon Prime Video, DStv Stream and eVOD.
Voice control and AI roadmap
The remote supports Google Assistant commands for search and control. Acer also calls out future AI features tied to Google TV’s Gemini AI, once available in the region.
- “Hey Google” voice commands
- Casting from phones
- Gemini AI mentioned for future enhancement
You can use voice to find shows, open apps, check the weather or cast from a phone. Acer says the device is designed to run Gemini AI features when Google enables them locally, which could bring smarter recommendations and assistance later.
Why South Africa first
Acer frames the launch as part of a wider push in South Africa, noting both high-end demand and a growing base coming online through cheaper daily broadband access.
- ~2 million fixed-line internet homes
- Early-stage broadband adoption in some areas
- Daily uncapped offers from R5
- Estimated ~18 million households
The company pitches AiTV for both premium users and first-time streamers. It cites around 2 million fixed-line households and notes that ISPs are pushing daily uncapped deals from R5, while estimating roughly 18 million households nationally. It also references its locally assembled monitors and desktops as proof of deeper regional focus.
Designed for hybrid homes
Beyond the living room, Acer is nudging AiTV as a small box you can move between rooms, projectors and monitors.
- Compact form factor
- Works with monitors and projectors
- Fits work, study and entertainment setups
Acer positions AiTV for “hybrid” households where the TV is only one screen. The idea is to keep a consistent interface across displays, whether that’s a bedroom TV, a home office monitor or a projector.
Availability and retailers
AiTV goes on sale in South Africa from 1 November 2025 via national chains and online stores.
- On sale: 1 November 2025
- Retailers: Incredible Connection, Computer Mania, Takealot, Amazon
Acer lists four sales channels at launch. There’s no price in this release, and no mention of other markets.
UAE context: what to expect
There’s no UAE release info in this announcement. If you want a quick primer on what the box is aiming to do, see our earlier coverage of the AiTV hardware and Google TV experience. For smooth 4K streaming at home, make sure your connection and plan can handle it; our guide to UAE home internet packages compares current fixed-line and 5G options.
What is Acer AiTV?
Acer AiTV is a compact 4K Google TV streaming device with AI upscaling, Dolby Audio and voice control. It runs popular apps like Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Showmax, Amazon Prime Video, DStv Stream and eVOD.
When and where is it available?
It launches in South Africa, with retail availability from 1 November 2025 at Incredible Connection, Computer Mania, Takealot and Amazon.
Does it support 4K and Dolby?
Yes. AiTV supports 4K UHD streaming and Dolby Audio, with AI Super Resolution for cleaner upscaling.
Is there voice control?
Yes. Google Assistant voice control is built in for search and basic commands, and you can cast from your phone.
Will it get Gemini AI for Google TV?
Acer says the device is designed to run Gemini AI features when they arrive in the region.
