What You Need To Know About Internet-Connected TV

A Variety Of Means To An End      Many new HDTVs are equipped with widgets that make use of Internet connectivity, and other devices on the market can connect TVs that lack such internal functionality to the Internet. Here’s what you should know about Internet-connected TV. How It Works      Internet-connected TV devices, such as HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc players, can connect to the Web using an Ethernet port or Wi-Fi. For the latter, you just plug one end of an Ethernet cable to your Internet-connected TV device and the other to your router; for the former, you simply enter your home network name and password when you set up the Internet-connected TV device. Connect Any TV      There are many Internet-connected TVs on the market, but there are still plenty of models that lack this feature. However, by using an external Internet-connected TV device, you can get the same Internet access via widgets and apps. Products that can get your TV connected include select game consoles, BD players, and set-top boxes. What Internet-Connected TV Offers      These devices use built-in widgets and apps for so you can access and view popular services, such as YouTube, Hulu, or Netflix, on your TV screen. Additional widgets might let you check the weather, find football scores, and read the latest headlines. Keep in mind that Internet-connected TV does have its limitations. You’re not quite experiencing the “full” Internet; for example, most Internetconnected TV devices don’t offer Web browsers, so it’s unlikely you can surf the Web or check your email. You also won’t be able to add new widgets or apps to what your device already offers, so it’s best to find a model that’s preinstalled with the widgets and apps you want to use. If you’re looking for a Web home-theater option without such limitations, Smart TV may be what you’re looking for. Check out “What You Need To Know About Smart TV”

Source : FirstGlimpse Magazine.