Category AI Visibility Report
Tv Boxes AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈6,483
Est. AI queries / month
11
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 11 buyer topics in Tv Boxes across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 6,483 AI queries per month.
- Google leads the AI shelf with 25.5% of brand mentions, followed by Apple (17.1%) and NVIDIA Shield TV (10.4%). The top three hold 53% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “tv boxes with all channels free” (top keyword “tv boxes for all channels”, ~2,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (22.6% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,763 | 25.5% | |
| 2 | Apple | 1,854 | 17.1% |
| 3 | NVIDIA Shield TV | 1,128 | 10.4% |
| 4 | Roku | 1,117 | 10.3% |
| 5 | onn | 681 | 6.3% |
| 6 | Fire TV | 621 | 5.7% |
| 7 | Mediasonic | 254 | 2.3% |
| 8 | NVIDIA | 216 | 2% |
| 9 | Xfinity | 203 | 1.9% |
| 10 | Verizon | 142 | 1.3% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| tv boxes with all channels free | ≈2,306 | tv boxes for all channels | 2,900 |
| tv boxes without subscription | ≈2,161 | unlocked tv boxes | 140 |
| smart tv boxes | ≈2,016 | smart tv boxes | 2,900 |
| tv boxes for streaming | — | streaming box | 14,800 |
| cable tv boxes | — | cable box | 8,100 |
| tv set top boxes | — | tv boxes | 18,100 |
| android tv boxes | — | android boxes for tv | 18,100 |
| tv boxes for moving | — | tv moving box | 14,800 |
| tv boxes for apple tv | — | apple boxes for tv | 27,100 |
| tv converter boxes | — | digital converter boxes for tv | 3,600 |
| tv boxes for cable providers | — | comcast cable tv boxes | 5,400 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 201 | 22.6% |
| tomsguide.com | 77 | 8.7% |
| techradar.com | 55 | 6.2% |
| pcworld.com | 50 | 5.6% |
| xfinity.com | 44 | 4.9% |
| smarttvs.org | 41 | 4.6% |
| androidauthority.com | 37 | 4.2% |
| whathifi.com | 31 | 3.5% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for tv boxes?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Google (25.5%), Apple (17.1%), NVIDIA Shield TV (10.4%), Roku (10.3%), onn (6.3%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about tv boxes?
GEOly estimates ~6,483 AI queries per month in this category across 11 buyer topics, led by “tv boxes with all channels free”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for tv boxes?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, tomsguide.com, techradar.com, pcworld.com, xfinity.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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