Aside from lacking productivity functions, such as email and word processing, a smart TV is a lot like a computer.
It enables you to browse the web, watch and catch up on social networking.
Some of the TVs (such as Samsung) currently support Flash as well, which means a better web browsing experience.11 Jul 2011
Can you use a smart TV without cable?
This allows you to connect to the Internet using your home network without plugging your Internet cable directly to the TV or set-top. Now to your question: You don’t need a video subscription to a satellite, cable or telco TV service to use a Smart TV or Smart TV device, such as a Blu-ray player or Roku.14 Mar 2016
How do you get Freeview on a smart TV?
Plug in the aerial and turn the TV on. Most TVs will start with a set up procedure for you to follow. If you have a smart TV then it you will be asked for your Wi-Fi network and password so have these ready. Then you will be asked to tune your TV to find the available Freeview channels.
How do you connect a smart TV to the Internet?
How to connect
- find the Ethernet port on the back of your TV.
- connect an Ethernet cable from your router to the port on your TV.
- select Menu on your TV’s remote and then go to Network Settings.
- select the option to enable wired internet.
- type your Wi-Fi password using your remote’s buttons.
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