The evolution of TVs does not stand still and the newest technology available to mankind has become TVs with smart tv (smart tv) function. Such TVs began to appear in 2010. What does the TV smart mean, what is their innovation? The smart TV function on the TV provides access to the Internet and the ability to get information (video, photos, music) right on the TV screen. It should be noted that smart TV in TVs is only an additional function and does not affect the image and sound quality in any way, i.e. When you turn off this function, the quality does not change.
How can I use a smart TV?
- Watch TV as on a regular TV;
- download media files and view them;
- exchange information;
- to visit social networks;
- directly communicate in Skype;
- view information from information carriers.
How to choose a TV with "smart TV" function?
As in the case of the appearance of ice-backlighting and 3d in home TVs , smart TV began to appear in all new TV models. The launch of smart TVs are engaged in such famous companies as Samsung, LG, Sony, Toshiba, Philips, Panasonic.
When choosing a smart TV you need to determine exactly which functions it should perform and what additional devices you need for this. And their choice is very big:
- Remote with a keyboard for easy data entry;
- built-in Internet browser;
- installed programs widgets (for social networking, Skype);
- installation of additional programs for weather widgets, news, games and other applications (they can be bought and installed in the on-line store of the company);
- the presence of a webcam - for communication in Skype;
- Direct Wi-Fi - for wireless communication with other personal electronics;
- presence of USB inputs;
- function Your Video - the offer of films, on the basis of the analysis of the previous inquiries;
- a fairly complete platform of programs and materials available to users of this firm.
Also worth paying attention to the size of the TV, tk. not everyone can afford to buy a very large one. Since 2011, all TVs Samsung with a diagonal of forty inches there is a smart TV.
Setting up smart TVs
The smart tv feature can be configured with a wired or wireless connection. Consider various ways to connect to the Internet and tweak the settings on the example of the Samsung TV.
1 way: connect the external modem to a network Ethernet cable with the LAN port on the back of the TV.
2 way: connect the LAN port on the back of the TV to an IP sharing device that is connected to an external modem.
3 way: if the TV settings allow you to connect directly to a wall outlet using a network cable.
Automatic configuration of smart TV:
- Open "Network Settings" → "Cable".
- When the network check screen appears, the network setup is complete.
If there is no value for the network connection settings, then the setting can be done manually:
- Open "Network Settings" → "Cable".
- Select on the network check screen "IP settings".
- Set "Manual" for "IP mode".
- Use the arrow to enter the connection parameters "IP address", "Subnet Mask", "Gateway" and "DNS Server" manually.
- Click OK. When the network check screen appears, the setting is completed.
To provide wireless connection, you need a modem and a WiFi adapter that plugs into the back of the TV. In plasma TVs and other TVs, the WiFi adapter is integrated and a separate USB adapter is not needed to operate the smart tv system.
Manufacturers are constantly working to improve the quality of smart TVs, adding new features to them, as the demand for them is increasing every year.