Philips Ambilight 43PUS8545/12 43-Inch LED TV (4K UHD, P5 Engine, Dolby Vision, Dolby

Truckermal · 20-11-2020 11:24am

tadgho wrote: »

Still no dispatch from Amazon for the 43" 8545 TV in the OP This is now 9 days after order and TV is showing as 'In Stock' on Amazon.co.uk. Is this normal wait time for dispatch or is anyone else still waiting for dispatch of TV in the OP? A bit disappointed that it hasn't been at least dispatched at this stage...:mad:

I got onto customer service and they cancelled it on me! They are out of stock now...:mad:

Squeaksoutloud · 20-11-2020 3:45pm

Did anyone order the 58 inch from Curry's.ie? I did but it was out of stock. Money gone on CC and email received that I will get stock from 24th November stock delivery. Then got automated email today from my stock alert set up some time ago that the product is out of stock and will not come back into stock. So in limbo currently and no response yet today as emailed them on my order this morning.

Are Richersounds doing the 58 inch?

Edit..this model linked earlier in thread:

PHILIPS - 58PUS9005/12 58" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR LED TV with Google Assistant

serarra · 20-11-2020 4:27pm

The 9005 has 4 sided ambilight, the 8535 has only 3 sides.
Everything else looks similar to me.

Dr_Colossus · 20-11-2020 5:48pm

Squeaksoutloud wrote: »

Are Richersounds doing the 58 inch?

Edit..this model linked earlier in thread:

PHILIPS - 58PUS9005/12 58" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR LED TV with Google Assistant

No, RicherSounds don't stock the 9005 model and unlikely to in future, asked them directly if they did/could as was interested in the 50" model. Don't know why most of Philips models (even OLED screens) are just 3 sides ambilight. With a lot of TVs wall mounted having all 4 sides lit would be a nice addition.

jimmycrackcorm · 20-11-2020 6:00pm

Squeaksoutloud wrote: »

Did anyone order the 58 inch from Curry's.ie? I did but it was out of stock. Money gone on CC and email received that I will get stock from 24th November stock delivery. Then got automated email today from my stock alert set up some time ago that the product is out of stock and will not come back into stock. So in limbo currently and no response yet today as emailed them on my order this morning.

Are Richersounds doing the 58 inch?

Edit..this model linked earlier in thread:

PHILIPS - 58PUS9005/12 58" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR LED TV with Google Assistant

Was in my local Tesco yesterday and they were selling the 58" Ambilight for something like 570.

Liam O · 20-11-2020 6:02pm

Truckermal wrote: »

I got onto customer service and they cancelled it on me! They are out of stock now...:mad:

I got onto them on Wednesday about it and they sent me an email afterwards saying that they'd prioritise delivery and such for the 50 inch I'd ordered the week before. I asked about a similar model and seen if there was anything that could be done to change to that. Looked yesterday and they'd cancelled my order. No email to say that as of yet.

Got on to them yesterday and wanted to make a complaint, more to see if I could get anything from them but ordered the more expensive model. They said that all they could do is raise it internally. Not received and email about that either. Surprising from Amazon really.

TheKBizzle · 22-11-2020 4:13pm

I’m still waiting on mine. Contacted Amazon and they said they don’t have the tv in stock and would email me when they have a delivery date. They offered to cancel it and I could order a similar one

tadgho · 25-11-2020 10:45am

TheKBizzle wrote: »

I’m still waiting on mine. Contacted Amazon and they said they don’t have the tv in stock and would email me when they have a delivery date. They offered to cancel it and I could order a similar one

Finally got a dispatch email from Amazon for the 43" in the OP. Arriving Monday!!:)

TheKBizzle · 25-11-2020 11:00am

Same as that, arriving Monday

FLOOPER · 25-11-2020 1:30pm

As have posted on a another thread I’m looking for a decent 50inch TV.

How have people found the Ambilight either 8545 or the 9005?

Does it have a sat tuner and Saoirview.

Will be on the market for BF deals.

Budget up to 700 but if I can get a nice one for around 500 as the Ambilight was happy days.

brightkane · 25-11-2020 2:49pm

FLOOPER wrote: »

As have posted on a another thread I’m looking for a decent 50inch TV.

How have people found the Ambilight either 8545 or the 9005?

Does it have a sat tuner and Saoirview.

Will be on the market for BF deals.

Budget up to 700 but if I can get a nice one for around 500 as the Ambilight was happy days.

I got this.
https://www.richersounds.ie/p-204842-philips-50pus7805-50-inch-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-led-tv-freeview-play.aspx

not android but I use a firestick, delighted with it.

sharkman · 25-11-2020 6:31pm

Currys UK attempted delivery to Parcel Wizzard in Portadown , but were unsucessful ...:(:(

Truckermal · 25-11-2020 7:46pm

brightkane wrote: »

I got this.
https://www.richersounds.ie/p-204842-philips-50pus7805-50-inch-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-led-tv-freeview-play.aspx

not android but I use a firestick, delighted with it.

Just ordered one Fcuk Amazon and their lies.. Richersounds are fantastic to deal with.

Bhoy1967 · 25-11-2020 7:55pm

brightkane wrote: »

I got this.
https://www.richersounds.ie/p-204842-philips-50pus7805-50-inch-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-led-tv-freeview-play.aspx

not android but I use a firestick, delighted with it.

What do you mean not Android - does that mean you can't use google and play store on it? If so any idea which ones might be android?

Thanks

Arruabarrena · 25-11-2020 8:04pm

sharkman wrote: »

Currys UK attempted delivery to Parcel Wizzard in Portadown , but were unsucessful ...:(:(

I ordered from Amazon with DPD parcel wizard, not looking good if that's the case. Were you able to cancel?

tyler66 · 25-11-2020 8:17pm

You can replacement or refund your order.

Helpneeded86 · 26-11-2020 9:58am

Is there anything in the Harvey Norman sale that can be considered a bargain?

https://www.harveynorman.ie/tvs-headphones/hd-tvs/all-tvs/?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=tile&utm_campaign=black_friday_2020_tvs

I thought this Samsung 55" 4K HDR Smart QLED TV | QE55Q60TAUXXU at 799 might be a bargain although a little over what I want to spend.

https://www.harveynorman.ie/tvs-headphones/hd-tvs/all-tvs/samsung-55-4k-hdr-smart-qled-tv-qe55q60tauxxu.html

Realistically I am watching this thread for one of you to spot the bargain of the century. I am rather uneducated in my TV knowledge.

brightkane · 26-11-2020 11:36am

brightkane wrote: »

The epg is pants alright. I thought it was just me. Mine doesnt populate half the stuff.

Just to update this. I reset the integrated freesat as I was installing a cheap indoor saorview ariel (which worked remarkably well) .

I looked through the settings and I changed the EPG from satellite to internet (or something similar)

Now the Freesat EPG is a lot better, smoother and populated.

BionicRasher · 26-11-2020 12:45pm

brightkane wrote: »

Just to update this. I reset the integrated freesat as I was installing a cheap indoor saorview ariel (which worked remarkably well) .

I looked through the settings and I changed the EPG from satellite to internet (or something similar)

Now the Freesat EPG is a lot better, smoother and populated.

Can’t find this setting any ideas where it is

brightkane · 26-11-2020 12:59pm

BionicRasher wrote: »

Can’t find this setting any ideas where it is

Bare in mind mine isn't this model but this is where I got it from.
Settings -all settings - channels - tv guide and change it to from the Internet
Also beneath it I have channel logos on

Hope that helps someone.

sharkman · 26-11-2020 1:05pm

brightkane wrote: »

Bare in mind mine isn't this model but this is where I got it from.
Settings -all settings - channels - tv guide and change it to from the Internet
Also beneath it I have channel logos on

Hope that helps someone.

What antenna did you use for saorview ?

brightkane · 26-11-2020 1:07pm

This one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07SHL7ZPT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It had dropped to 13.50 the other day. It will probably drop again tomorrow.

But it worked for me for 20 quid.

god's toy · 27-11-2020 8:45am

brightkane wrote: »

Bare in mind mine isn't this model but this is where I got it from.
Settings -all settings - channels - tv guide and change it to from the Internet
Also beneath it I have channel logos on

Hope that helps someone.

Thanks for the info .. in my case it didn't help as the option is just not there on mine but hopefully it helps someone.

TheKBizzle · 27-11-2020 11:39am

Mine arrived today, 3 days early

stesaurus · 27-11-2020 12:48pm

Still no sign of dispatch on mine. Can I ask when you ordered?

tadgho · 27-11-2020 1:06pm

stesaurus wrote: »

Still no sign of dispatch on mine. Can I ask when you ordered?

Mine out for delivery today too according to Amazon app. Ordered on 11th November!
43 inch model btw!

rob316 · 27-11-2020 1:29pm

Just order off Richersounds, 2 day delivery, usually the best price and a bumper of a 6 year warranty.

tadgho · 27-11-2020 1:35pm

rob316 wrote: »

Just order off Richersounds, 2 day delivery, usually the best price and a bumper of a 6 year warranty.

They did not have any 43" Android Ambilights in the 8500 series when I asked them! Just the 50inch or bigger

Dr_Colossus · 27-11-2020 1:38pm

rob316 wrote: »

Just order off Richersounds, 2 day delivery, usually the best price and a bumper of a 6 year warranty.

tadgho wrote: »

They did not have any 43" Android Ambilights when I asked them!

Nor did they or would they stock the 4 sided ambilight 9005 model, only Currys have that but only UK having the 50" which is what I was interested in, out of stock anyway.

TheKBizzle · 27-11-2020 3:41pm

stesaurus wrote: »

Still no sign of dispatch on mine. Can I ask when you ordered?

Ordered 11th Nov

curranbaz · 27-11-2020 10:16pm

tadgho wrote: »

They did not have any 43" Android Ambilights in the 8500 series when I asked them! Just the 50inch or bigger

Do they have the 8500 series in a 50"? Couldn't see it on their website!

tadgho · 27-11-2020 10:28pm

curranbaz wrote: »

Do they have the 8500 series in a 50"? Couldn't see it on their website!

They said this day last week when I asked them over on their boards forum that they were pending stock of the 50". They also said that they did actually sell the 43" 8555 but took the decision to take it off their website as stock levels were critically low and only had enough for their in-store callers. Id say give them a call to check for the very latest stock figures if its one youre interested in!

FLOOPER · 28-11-2020 4:01am

How have people found this Philips?

I'm going to buy a TV this weekend.

The main guy on AVForums seems to think Hisense is the best value for 49 - 55 inch. And thinks the difference between a 350 pound tv and a 500 one isn't worth the difference.

Bobeagleburger · 28-11-2020 9:18am

Is the ambilight gimmicky or impressive? Think it's something I'd like to see in person before pulling the trigger on one of these.

RonTon · 28-11-2020 1:41pm

6 wrote: »

Is the ambilight gimmicky or impressive? Think it's something I'd like to see in person before pulling the trigger on one of these.

The ambilight brings a whole new dimension to the room ,I really like it ,the 9000 series is 4 sided ,been v busy so haven’t had much time to tinker with screen settings.
I’m well impressed with the 58’ 9005 so far ( Curry’s for €650)

shardylan · 28-11-2020 1:49pm

FLOOPER wrote: »

How have people found this Philips?

I'm going to buy a TV this weekend.

The main guy on AVForums seems to think Hisense is the best value for 49 - 55 inch. And thinks the difference between a 350 pound tv and a 500 one isn't worth the difference.

Wouldn’t touch a Hisense if was given one free.Bought a 55 inch for over €500 and noticed after a few weeks it had a watermark in the darker parts when watching it .Contacted them and they basically said you bought a cheap tv what do you expect .Worse customer service ever

kaerobe · 28-11-2020 2:55pm

6 wrote: »

Is the ambilight gimmicky or impressive? Think it's something I'd like to see in person before pulling the trigger on one of these.

Its really nice and anyone who sees it makes a comment.
Its also great if you can link it to the philips hue smart light system

Homelander · 28-11-2020 3:20pm

6 wrote: »

Is the ambilight gimmicky or impressive? Think it's something I'd like to see in person before pulling the trigger on one of these.

The TV in the OP is just an average TV to be fair, but the Amblight is a really cool feature. Our TV has Ambilight and it does add a lot.

BionicRasher · 28-11-2020 5:02pm

Have the TV a week now and been very busy so not been able to do a full review yet
I hope to get one in the next week and will post here
so far it’s been a very good experience but there are some annoyances but the ambilight is amazing and is really worth it for a TV at this price
I’m going to post some questions and queries in the AV forums site and will link them here as I think there are some experts over there that might be able to help on a few things that I can’t figure out

BTW I purchased the 50 inch 9005 from Curry’s UK site

NIMAN · 28-11-2020 5:04pm

kaerobe wrote: »

Its really nice and anyone who sees it makes a comment.
Its also great if you can link it to the philips hue smart light system

I take it that the feature needs space to work, if you know what I mean.

My tv is in an alcove shelf, and there is an inch on the sides free, and maybe a couple of inches above it. So the light would be very contained.

I'm guessing it wouldn't work well in that situation.?

BionicRasher · 28-11-2020 5:51pm

Quick demo of the Ambilight here
https://youtu.be/p4Zp5LTe2U4

tadgho · 28-11-2020 11:27pm

Does anyone know if you can mix the TV sound and sound from a soundbar with this TV in the OP(PUS8545)? Just browsing through the settings there and it gives me the option of putting the sound through either the TV speakers OR through my soundbar but not through both at the same time. My soundbar is great on bass but thinking maybe a mixture of both might get the best mid ranges...Soundbar is connected to TV via Bluetooth. I have the exact same Hitachi soundbar connected to another TV in my house via optical cable and this let's me mix both sound sources..anyone know how I might do this with the Philips??

kaerobe · 29-11-2020 1:42pm

BionicRasher wrote: »

Quick demo of the Ambilight here
https://youtu.be/p4Zp5LTe2U4

Really nice. I use a virign modem and have found the hue bridge isnt found after rebooting for ambilight +hue

rcs · 29-11-2020 2:51pm

I got the 9005 from Currys, very happy so far... The ambilight is great, the settings can be changed to minimize or maximize the lighting effect and changed so that it matches sound rather than the picture for Spotify etc.

I'd recommend having a plain wall behind the TV to get the best effect. Philips recommend about 10-15cm

Having Android TV as standard on the TV is great for sideloading apps etc.

The ambilight matched with 4k content like David Attenborough's Our Planet on Netflix is amazing... I've uploaded a few pics from mine as an example

Haven't played around with the picture settings too much yet, so if someone has found something online or themselves that works well let me know!

at9qu5vp0wcix7 · 29-11-2020 5:23pm

A bit late, but I would not recommend purchasing this television. I have had nothing but problems - gone through 2x remotes, various software issues which bricked the tv, extremely slow and unresponsive, and worse of all, the picture flickers!! If it seems too good to be true, its because it probably is

kevinmcm · 29-11-2020 5:46pm

Very happy with the TV except for the EPG! It does not populate properly at all. Anyone got any tips to make the EPG actually usable?

BionicRasher · 29-11-2020 9:02pm

Vincenzo Tangy Taco wrote: »

A bit late, but I would not recommend purchasing this television. I have had nothing but problems - gone through 2x remotes, various software issues which bricked the tv, extremely slow and unresponsive, and worse of all, the picture flickers!! If it seems too good to be true, its because it probably is

Early days here as I only have it for just over a week
However so far for 500 Euro it’s been a great bargain
The Ambilight is amazing and the sound is great also
Hopefully I don’t have any of the issues you have had

JCDUB · 01-12-2020 11:44am

This is getting a bit ridiculous at this stage now.

Ordered the 50" about two weeks ago and no news whatsoever.

I'm afraid to contact them in case they just cancel the order (as a few other posters mentioned earlier in the thread.)

I'd like it before xmas.

Anyone in the same boat?

tadgho · 01-12-2020 11:52am

JCDUB wrote: »

This is getting a bit ridiculous at this stage now.

Ordered the 50" about two weeks ago and no news whatsoever.

I'm afraid to contact them in case they just cancel the order (as a few other posters mentioned earlier in the thread.)

I'd like it before xmas.

Anyone in the same boat?

I was the same regarding the 43" in the OP. Ordered on November 11th, rang Amazon on 21st when it hadn't been dispatched. It was then dispatched by the 23rd after ringing them..so maybe try that!

rob316 · 01-12-2020 12:07pm

JCDUB wrote: »

This is getting a bit ridiculous at this stage now.

Ordered the 50" about two weeks ago and no news whatsoever.

I'm afraid to contact them in case they just cancel the order (as a few other posters mentioned earlier in the thread.)

I'd like it before xmas.

Anyone in the same boat?

Amazon? I originally ordered from them too and got fed up. The delay is due to them trying to find a courier who will deliver the TV due to the size. They finally gave me a delivery date last week of 28th Dec so I just cancelled and ordered the non-android version off RS. Paired it with a new chromecast for €58 and I'm happy out. I'm very suspect anyway on how regular the updates are for these android built in TVs.

Philips Ambilight 43PUS8545/12 43-Inch LED TV (4K UHD, P5 Engine, Dolby Vision, Dolby

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