The new X TV app has thrown its hat into the streaming arena. And its owner, Elon Musk, has just announced that the app is now live for some Amazon Fire TVs, Google TVs, and a smattering of LG panels. If your TV isn’t one of these models, there’s no need to panic. In any case, the beta app probably offers little.
The X TV teaser video promised a functioning streaming interface of various video links, but the real app for Amazon Fire TVs is considerably less exciting. It’s little more than a vehicle for the video delivery system of the X platform, requiring an account on X to function. It’s a handpicked list of already existing X videos.
The content provided through the X TV app is very limited. For example, the initial recommendations included some controversial and politically charged videos. In its nature, the offerings on the app borrow much from the conservative leanings of the user base. While the strong focus might lure a particular cadre of users, it limits the general appeal of the app.
Despite big-name announcements, there is very little content on X TV that impresses. Big names such as Khloé Kardashian and Don Lemon were onboard with video plans, many of which have encountered delays. Content for the app is scanty at the moment compared to other more established competitors like Rumble.
Musk said that X TV would be available on home TV screens soon. Details remain fuzzy, but what little the app does suggests it has a long way to go. For now, its appeal is mainly a function of its content and device compatibility.
