Telefunken TVs in 2026: Vestel, TiVo OS and low prices
Telefunken is a big name in German electronics, now used under licence for budget TVs. In 2026, the brand's Smart TVs are made by Turkey's Vestel and run TiVo OS. In our shop, you'll find a simple, non-connected 32-inch: here's who it's made for, and who it isn't.
- Manufacturer: the Turkish group Vestel, under licence
- Smart TV running TiVo OS, a system funded by advertising
- In store: the TFK32GPD24D, 32-inch non-connected
- For a second TV connected to a set-top box
Telefunken today: a licensed name
Telefunken was one of the great names in German radio and television. Today, the brand belongs to Telefunken Licenses GmbH, based in Frankfurt, which licenses it out for a wide variety of products: TVs, household appliances, e-bikes... For televisions, the licence was used from 2006 by Profilo-Telra, then by the Turkish Vestel, one of the largest TV manufacturers in Europe, which produces in Turkey. Some entry-level models may be made in China, according to some sources.
In France and Belgium, Telefunken TVs are mainly found in mass-market retailers, at entry-level prices, from 24 to 75 inches, in HD, Full HD, 4K and QLED.
The 2026 range: no announcement, continuous renewal
No Telefunken 2026 range has been officially presented: not at CES, not at IFA 2026, and not in a Vestel press release. As is often the case at the entry level, models are replaced on an ongoing basis. There are three families:
Non-connected TVs
Simple screens with no Smart TV system, to be connected to a set-top box or an aerial. This is the case of the TFK32GPD24D.
32 inch · €159.99
TiVo OS Smart TVs
From 32-inch HD to 75-inch QLED, with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos on 4K models and a triple tuner (example: XU50TO750S). At launch in 2023, they ranged from 289 € to 1 599 €.
QLED Android TVs
Some QLEDs and some entry-level models run Android TV or Google TV (example: QF32AN750S). The system for future models has not been confirmed.
| Family | Technology | Resolution | Platform | Gaming | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-connected (TFK...) | LED | HD | None | No | 159,99 € at our store (32") |
| Smart TiVo (X...TO...) | LED or QLED | HD to 4K | TiVo OS | At best ALLM (to be checked) | 289 to 1 599 € at launch (2023) |
| QLED Android | QLED | Full HD or 4K | Android TV or Google TV | No | Not disclosed |
TiVo OS explained
TiVo OS is the Smart TV system Vestel installs on its TVs, including the Telefunken Smart TVs. Its principle: a single home screen that mixes TV channels and streaming app content, with recommendations. It is funded in part by the advertising, which helps keep TV prices down. At IFA 2026, TiVo announced that its system runs on just 1 GB of RAM, the arrival of an artificial intelligence assistant ("TiVo Agent") and support for DVB-I (internet TV presented as conventional channels). We can therefore expect even cheaper Smart TVs; it remains to be seen which ones will reach Telefunken.
More broadly, alternative systems are gaining ground in Europe: according to the research firm Omdia (April 2026), Google TV's share of the European market would fall from 32% in 2025 to 26% in 2030, to the benefit of VIDAA, Titan OS and TiVo.
The Telefunken TFK32GPD24D in detail
| Feature | Telefunken TFK32GPD24D |
|---|---|
| Screen | 32-inch HD (1366 x 768), 50 Hz, 250 nits |
| Smart TV | No: no system, no Wi-Fi |
| Reception | DVB-T2 aerial and DVB-C cable, no satellite, CI+ slot |
| Ports | 2 HDMI (including 1 eARC), 1 USB |
| Sound | 2 x 6 W, Dolby Audio |
| Wall mount | VESA 75 |
| Energy class | E |
| Nimestore list price | 159,99 € (133,62 € for Nimesclub members) |
As of 15/10/2026, the product page shows “unavailable, to order”: ask us for the lead time. The product page is the reference for the price.
Good uses
- Second TV connected to a Proximus, VOO, Orange or Telenet set-top box
- Guest room, kitchen, second home
- You want a simple TV, without menus or adverts
Poor uses
- You want Netflix or YouTube without a box
- You receive satellite (motorhome with a dish)
- You watch a lot of sport (50 Hz, HD)
Receiving TV in Belgium with the TFK32GPD24D
- With a set-top box (Proximus, VOO, Orange, Telenet): this is the ideal use. The box connects via HDMI and the provider's remote control does everything.
- Via cable : the DVB-C tuner can pick up cable channels without a box with some providers, though there are fewer and fewer of them. The CI+ slot is becoming less and less useful in Belgium.
- Via aerial : in Wallonia and Brussels, RTBF broadcasts La Une, Tipik and La Trois in DVB-T2 HEVC. Ask us to confirm HEVC compatibility before buying for this use.
- Via satellite : not possible without a box, as the TV has no satellite tuner.
Alternatives in 32 inches
| Model | Key points | Public price |
|---|---|---|
| Telefunken TFK32GPD24D | HD 50 Hz, not connected, 2 HDMI | 159,99 € |
| Radiola RA32A3 | HD 60 Hz, not connected, 3 HDMI, USB recording | 149,99 € |
| Radiola RA32A3G | HD 60 Hz, not connected, 3 HDMI | 149,99 € |
| Philips 32PHS6050 | HD, Smart TV Titan OS | 219,99 € |
| LG 32LB650B6LA | HD, Smart TV webOS | 219,99 € |
Nimestore list prices as of 15/10/2026; the product page is the reference, and Nimesclub members often get a reduced price.
For a secondary TV connected to a set-top box, I'd rather go for a Radiola RA32A3 : same use, slightly cheaper, 60 Hz and three HDMI inputs. And if you want apps without a box, step up to the LG 32LB650B6LA with webOS, which offers Auvio, VRT MAX and Play.
The 32-inch secondary TVs in store
LED TV TELEFUNKEN TFK32GPD24D€159.00
LED TV RADIOLA RA32A3€131.00
LED TV RADIOLA RA32A3G€131.00
LED TV PHILIPS 32PHS6050/12€195.00
TV LED LG 32LB650B6LA€205.00
LED TV RADIOLA RA24A2TV€149.00Making a non-connected TV ‘smart'
You like the simplicity of the TFK32GPD24D but sometimes want Netflix or YouTube? Simply add a streaming stick into an HDMI port: a Google TV, Fire TV or Chromecast stick turns any TV into a Smart TV, with its own updates. A few tips:
- A stick Google TV offers RTBF Auvio, VRT MAX and Play, as well as the Telenet, VOO and Orange apps.
- A stick powered by the TV's USB port may not have enough power: plug it into its mains adapter instead.
- With only two HDMI inputs, a stick and a set-top box take up all the Telefunken's inputs.
- For Pickx (Proximus), the solution remains the Proximus box, an Apple TV or casting from your smartphone.
Decoding a Telefunken model number
Two families of model numbers coexist, and the brand does not publish an official decoding.
- German model numbers (Vestel), for example XU50TO750S: X or Q (QLED), then resolution (H = HD, F = Full HD, U = 4K), size (50), system (TO = TiVo OS, AN = Android), series (750, 900) and a suffix.
- French model numbers, for example TFK32GPD24D: TFK for Telefunken, size (32), then an internal code.
To compare all the small TVs in store, read our guide TVs from 24 to 43 inches, or discover Radiola TVs and the other brands section.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Telefunken TFK32GPD24D a Smart TV?
No. It has neither Wi-Fi nor apps: no built-in Netflix or YouTube. It is designed to be connected to a provider's set-top box, a terrestrial aerial or a streaming stick via one of its two HDMI inputs.
Can you receive digital terrestrial TV with the TFK32GPD24D?
It has a DVB-T2 aerial tuner and a DVB-C cable tuner, but no satellite. In Wallonia and Brussels, RTBF broadcasts in DVB-T2 HEVC: check with us that HEVC reception is supported before relying on it. In Flanders, there is no longer free digital terrestrial TV.
What is TiVo OS?
It is Vestel's Smart TV system, used on Telefunken Smart TVs in Germany. It mixes TV channels and streaming apps on a single home screen, and is partly funded by advertising. Which Belgian apps are available must be checked model by model.
Telefunken or Radiola in 32 inches?
At a similar price, the Radiola RA32A3 and RA32A3G are slightly better equipped: 60 Hz display instead of 50 Hz, three HDMI inputs instead of two, and recording to a USB stick. The Telefunken remains a decent choice for simple use.
Who makes Telefunken TVs?
The brand belongs to Telefunken Licenses, based in Frankfurt. The TVs are mainly made by Vestel, in Turkey; some entry-level models may come from China, according to some sources.
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