{"id":864226,"date":"2026-06-22T12:17:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T10:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=864226"},"modified":"2026-06-22T12:19:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T10:19:08","slug":"how-south-africans-are-upgrading-their-home-entertainment-for-the-fifa-world-cup-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/864226\/how-south-africans-are-upgrading-their-home-entertainment-for-the-fifa-world-cup-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"How South Africans are upgrading their home entertainment for the FIFA World Cup 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The FIFA World Cup 2026 is here, making now the perfect time for South Africans to upgrade their home entertainment systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Xiaomi\u2019s range of smart TVs are an excellent choice for such an upgrade, offering superb visuals and flexible entertainment at affordable prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takealot.com\/all?custom=xiaomi-tv&amp;utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=June+2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here to see more Xiaomi smart TVs.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Xiaomi TV A Pro series is particularly suited to the modern South African home, featuring an exciting range of features and a premium QLED viewing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re watching sports, films, streaming, or gaming &#8211; we unpack the benefits of the Xiaomi TV A Pro series, below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Xiaomi A Pro 55-inch QLED 4K Smart TV \u2013 R8,999<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takealot.com\/xiaomi-55-a-pro-qled-4k-smart-google-tv-with-hdr10-dolby-audio\/PLID98261570?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=June+2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here to buy a Xiaomi A Pro 55-inch QLED Smart TV<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The smallest of the three Xiaomi A Pro models, this 55-inch TV is perfect for first-time buyers who want premium-grade quality without the exorbitant cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the perfect size for apartments and bedrooms, where you can enjoy these TVs\u2019 sharp image quality and bright colours on a rich 4K display and listen to every sound in crisp quality thanks to Dolby Audio, DTS:X and DTS Virtual:X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The boosted 120Hz refresh rate and MEMC motion smoothing are perfect for fast-moving action like football matches, and the 1.07 billion colour gamut shows all the action in stunning, realistic clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a first-time homeowner, or a family that wants to upgrade its entertainment room TV, this is the model for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Xiaomi A Pro 65-inch QLED 4K Smart TV \u2013 R 7,999 (<s>R10,999<\/s>)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Xiaomi A Pro 65\u2033 QLED 4K Smart TV\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PMmbV5_n6Ic?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takealot.com\/xiaomi-a-pro-65-qled-4k-smart-tv-hdr10-google-tv-dolby-audio-60hz\/PLID98258081?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=June+2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here to buy a Xiaomi A Pro 65-inch QLED Smart TV.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Xiaomi A Pro 65-inch QLED Smart TV offers superb visuals with the same bright 4K display, 120Hz refresh rate, and colour gamut \u2013 but in a larger 65-inch form factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this size, the larger QLED panel really begins to shine. Movies, series, sports, and games feel more cinematic, while the TV\u2019s 4K resolution, HDR support and motion smoothing help make everyday viewing feel more immersive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sports content will feel like you\u2019re watching it live \u2013 and for longer viewing sessions, this smart TV comes with next-generation DC dimming technology, which reduces backlight flicker to reduce blue light and eye strain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This 65-inch TV strikes a sweet spot between size and price, making it great value for households who want to turn their lounge into a fully-fledged entertainment hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Xiaomi A Pro 75-inch QLED 4K Smart TV \u2013 R10,999 (<s>R14,999<\/s>)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Xiaomi A Pro 75&quot; QLED 4K Smart TV\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a4WktiWO_x0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takealot.com\/xiaomi-a-pro-75-qled-4k-smart-tv-hdr10-google-tv-dolby-audio-60hz\/PLID98258089?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=June+2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here to buy a Xiaomi A Pro 75-inch QLED Smart TV.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Xiaomi A Pro 75-inch QLED 4K Smart TV offers immersive home entertainment thanks to boasting a huge 4K display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 75-inch panel makes it ideal for large viewing parties \u2013 so if you want to be the life of the FIFA World Cup party, this is the TV to get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It features all the same impressive technologies of its smaller brothers, but with its increased size and thin bezels, you will truly feel like you are in the thick of the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also gives you more of that movie theatre feel when watching all of the latest releases on your favourite streaming services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All three Xiaomi A Pro models also feature a sleek, ultra-thin bezel design, helping them fit neatly into modern entertainment setups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in style \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takealot.com\/all?custom=xiaomi-tv&amp;utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=June+2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>get your Xiaomi smart TV today.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Xiaomi\u2019s smart TVs offer impressive visual quality and immersion at affordable prices, making them a great upgrade for the FIFA World Cup 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":57,"featured_media":860682,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10459],"tags":[7079,14839,23452,1407,7210],"class_list":["post-864226","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-news","tag-fifa","tag-qled","tag-syntech-distribution","tag-tv","tag-xiaomi"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/864226","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/57"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=864226"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/864226\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":864246,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/864226\/revisions\/864246"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/860682"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=864226"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=864226"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=864226"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}