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Adding Wifi/internet Ability To A Smart Tv
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Probably a long shot but.
TV went faulty today so seeing what seemed a decent price on a full hd led tv we bought a samsung lt32e310. Sort of assumed if it was full hd it must connect to the internet, but having got it back (and against all attempts by the lack of instructions to ensure I wouldn't be able to connect the stand, I managed it) we now find it doesn't connect to the Net ! :-( (That'll learn me to spot a bargain and just go for it.)
It has a USB socket so surely there's something that can connect via WiFi to the router ? Preferably instictively so one can view steamed content from wherever without jumping through hoops.
Anyone ?
TV went faulty today so seeing what seemed a decent price on a full hd led tv we bought a samsung lt32e310. Sort of assumed if it was full hd it must connect to the internet, but having got it back (and against all attempts by the lack of instructions to ensure I wouldn't be able to connect the stand, I managed it) we now find it doesn't connect to the Net ! :-( (That'll learn me to spot a bargain and just go for it.)
It has a USB socket so surely there's something that can connect via WiFi to the router ? Preferably instictively so one can view steamed content from wherever without jumping through hoops.
Anyone ?
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There is a difference between a smart TV and one that can connect to the interweb. I have an old Panasonic with an ethernet port. I've connected it up, but there is no way to view streamed content on a dumb TV, as that one is.
Except...
You can buy various boxes such as Roku 3 (the one I bought), Chromecasts; Fire TV; Apple TV that can deliver streamed content to the dumb TV. They are not that expensive (£40-ish), but they do make it easier to access iPlayer; 4oD, ITVPlayer, as well as a range of other free streamed channels, as well as offering the option of paying for premium content.
You'll need a spare HDMI port to see the content, though.
Good luck
Except...
You can buy various boxes such as Roku 3 (the one I bought), Chromecasts; Fire TV; Apple TV that can deliver streamed content to the dumb TV. They are not that expensive (£40-ish), but they do make it easier to access iPlayer; 4oD, ITVPlayer, as well as a range of other free streamed channels, as well as offering the option of paying for premium content.
You'll need a spare HDMI port to see the content, though.
Good luck
Not sure about how to run a chromecast. You can definitely send your computer screen to it (by wifi/network) and display that on the TV.
I would guess it will connect to the router by either wifi or ethernet. Personally I tend to use wired connections as they are more reliable.
Reckon that'll be your best bet.
I would guess it will connect to the router by either wifi or ethernet. Personally I tend to use wired connections as they are more reliable.
Reckon that'll be your best bet.
The USB input on your TV is solely for accessing external media (such as photos, videos and music) via the TV. See page 77, et seq, in the manual:
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As has been said, you can make your set 'smart' by adding on an external device. For example, a Now TV box will give you access to catchup services on your telly (such as BBC iPlayer, 4oD, etc). It will also let you watch Youtube videos on your set and provide access to other apps. (The full list is here: http://
Argos are currently offering the Now TV box, complete with an Entertainment Pass for 4 months, for just £19.99
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As has been said, you can make your set 'smart' by adding on an external device. For example, a Now TV box will give you access to catchup services on your telly (such as BBC iPlayer, 4oD, etc). It will also let you watch Youtube videos on your set and provide access to other apps. (The full list is here: http://
Argos are currently offering the Now TV box, complete with an Entertainment Pass for 4 months, for just £19.99
http://
//They do like you to have an account, don't they. //
Yes. BBC iPlayer, 4oD and other streaming channels mostly require accounts. So you have to identify yourself to pretty much all of the providers.
It's that old internet dilemma - how much can you deliver for free, and what are the customers (you and me and everyone else who uses those services) pepared to give in exchange: Personal information; subscription fees; Advertising views...
The advertisers increasingly want to know who is seeing their adverts -by age group, demographic, location etc, so the deal is that the channels provide the content (which costs money). That money is provided by advertisers (or subscripion fees), and in exchange for that, the advertisers get to know who is seeing the ads.
You pays your money (or not) and takes your choice.
Finding ways to work that balance in favour of the consumer is getting more and more difficult as the advertisers become much smarter and use sophisticated tracking techniques within the content they provide.
Yes. BBC iPlayer, 4oD and other streaming channels mostly require accounts. So you have to identify yourself to pretty much all of the providers.
It's that old internet dilemma - how much can you deliver for free, and what are the customers (you and me and everyone else who uses those services) pepared to give in exchange: Personal information; subscription fees; Advertising views...
The advertisers increasingly want to know who is seeing their adverts -by age group, demographic, location etc, so the deal is that the channels provide the content (which costs money). That money is provided by advertisers (or subscripion fees), and in exchange for that, the advertisers get to know who is seeing the ads.
You pays your money (or not) and takes your choice.
Finding ways to work that balance in favour of the consumer is getting more and more difficult as the advertisers become much smarter and use sophisticated tracking techniques within the content they provide.
OG //Wired isn't an option. Router upstairs, tv downstairs. //
Yes, it is. Buy a pair of these (many variants available with pass-through mains etc), ethernet cable from router to one plugged in near to it; ethernet cable from the other one, plugged in near the TV, to the TV. Job done.
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Yes, it is. Buy a pair of these (many variants available with pass-through mains etc), ethernet cable from router to one plugged in near to it; ethernet cable from the other one, plugged in near the TV, to the TV. Job done.
Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation
You could try NOW TV, although the tiny little remote control will soon drive you mad !
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There seems good deals on Now stuff at present.
But here's the problem with understanding the issue. I've just been asked, out of the blue, if one can surf the Net using it. So not just TV channel streaming then. Unsure if one can connect keyboards: I think she's referring to connecting a laptop, which is an additional function. Any thoughts on whether the suggestions so far can do that sort of thing ?
But here's the problem with understanding the issue. I've just been asked, out of the blue, if one can surf the Net using it. So not just TV channel streaming then. Unsure if one can connect keyboards: I think she's referring to connecting a laptop, which is an additional function. Any thoughts on whether the suggestions so far can do that sort of thing ?
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