What is Smart TV?

Nowadays, probably everyone already knows what smart TV is, but in this article, we will delve into this technology. TV manufacturers are increasingly releasing models with smart TVs, while regular TVs are no longer in great demand.

 

What is Smart TV? In simple words, the Smart TV function is the TV's access to the Internet. On such a device, you can watch digital TV, search for information or movies on Google, play games, and so on.

 

Advantages and disadvantages of Smart TV

 

The main features of Smart TV is that now you do not need to download movies from a torrent, upload to a USB flash drive, and so on. You can install an online movie theater application or open a browser and use it to find the content you need.

Using smart TV, you can watch TV channels of different countries and genres. You can also pause TV shows, add to favorites, or watch recorded content.
In order to watch the content on the TV in maximum quality and without “braking”, we recommend connecting the Internet directly via cable, and not through a Wi-Fi router.

 

There are also several disadvantages of Smart TV:

 

- a few years after the start of operation of the TV, the operating system became obsolete. OS updates will be relevant for 5-10 years. On smartphones, this is not so noticeable, because they are more durable in terms of updating the operating system, but on TVs with the Smart TV function, a smart set-top box will need to be used in a few years;

- mandatory authorization in the device system. Without it, most programs will be in a “stripped down” format. And if you log in, it makes it possible to collect your interests and data for further display of ads (the principle is the same as in authorization on other devices).

 

How to understand if there is a Smart TV on the TV?

 

Now smart TVs are available to everyone. There are more expensive models from world famous brands (Samsung, LG) and less expensive ones from new manufacturers (Kivi, Ergo).

 

If you already have a TV and want to check if it has a smart TV function, you need to follow these steps:

1. If you have kept the box from the TV, it contains the technical characteristics of the device;

2. Examine the TV remote. As a rule, remote controls for Smart TVs have a separate button for calling the system;

3. Look at the technical specifications of your TV model in the instructions or on the official website of the manufacturer;

4. A distinctive feature of TVs with Smart TV is a unique screensaver. All TVs with this function have a separate OS, the name of which is displayed when turned on. Ordinary TVs display the manufacturer's logo.

 

How to turn on Smart TV on the remote?

 

There is a separate button on the remote control, which is designed to enter the system or return “home”. As a rule, it is located in the center of the remote control and has distinctive features from other keys - an unusual shape, a different color, and text.

 

What i have to do if my TV doesn't support Smart TV? How to connect set-top boxes?

 

If your TV does not have a smart TV function, you can connect a special smart set-top box. Most set-top boxes are equipped with the Android operating system and can be easily connected using an HDMI or RCA cable. You can pick up a smart set-top box on our website in the “Equipment” section. Delivery, connection and setup are included in the price.

 

TVs with Smart TV function are modern and convenient televisions. Do you have any questions? Write in the comments!