Smart TVs: Features and Benefits

How Smart TV technology appeared

To understand what Smart TV is on TV, just remember the phone. As it evolved into a mini PC, TVs have received more features over the years. Even 10-15 years ago, people had to buy a set-top box on which they could watch films and record TV series.

In the early 10s, the first televisions appeared that did this without outside help, playing and recording content on a USB flash drive. This was the beginning of Smart TV technology. Over time, more and more features have appeared in them: from a web browser to support for applications and video calling.

Today's smart TVs are actually a tablet with a huge diagonal. Smart TV apps allow you to watch any streaming content (from TV to subscription services), communicate through instant messengers, and also play racing and action games.

How to check for Smart TV functionality on your TV

The easiest way is to look at the instructions. The features of using the device are spelled out there, including the use of "smart" functions. If it is not at hand, you need to look at the back of the TV and write down the model number. Then it is enough to enter it into a search engine. Information from the manufacturer's website will tell you about the availability of smart functions.

There are 2 more ways to find out if the TV supports a "smart life":

  • look at the remote control - if there are buttons for calling streaming services or entering the main smart menu (hidden under the Home or Smart button)

  • see if the OS boot screen is lit when the TV is turned on - which system is on board depends on the manufacturer.

Smart TV capabilities

If you think about what Smart TV means, it becomes clear that there is entertainment and even an educational station in front of your eyes.

Communication

You can communicate through television. It will be easier for those who are used to voice and video chats.

Control without remote control

For "pumped-over" TVs, mobile applications are provided. You can find out if there are any in the selected device, after reading the instructions. In this case, it is enough to follow these steps:

  • download the application to your phone,

  • synchronize TV and mobile phone,

  • control TV via smartphone.

Recording programs

Smart TVs can record TV shows. This way you can watch a specific episode of the series without overpaying streaming services. To find out about the presence of this feature, you should study the instructions for the device.

The difference between Smart TV on different TVs

Depending on the brand, the devices differ in "content" and interface. And this is normal - the same process occurs with Android mobile phones, where, despite the same "base", different devices make the manufacturer's add-ons. Therefore, the choice of the manufacturer is one of the most important choices, after the diagonal and the maximum screen resolution.

Lg

They work on the basis of webOS. This web interface allows you to use basic services without having to go to your browser. Therefore, LG TVs have a huge number of streaming services (from YouTube to Spotify and Netflix) and few games.

The SmartShare feature will appeal to those who like to share content on the big screen. With its help, it will be possible to display on the screen almost any content from other devices: from photos from a phone to a presentation on a laptop.

Features of LG TVs:

  • Remote Magic Motion

The remote control pointer repeats the movements of the hand - just like an air mouse does.

  • Split Screen Mode

Multi-window operation mode - your favorite program is shown in one window, and you can read an article from the other half of the screen.

Samsung

The TVs of this brand run on a separate OS - Tizen. It is updated several years after the release of the TV. Here the user will receive a system that will work quickly even after 4-5 years from the date of purchase.

Tizen OS is easily customizable - the user can customize the appearance and size of the icons to his liking. Tizen saves time searching for applications since the system automatically divides the screen into 2 blocks:

  • Recently used - 3-5 programs that the user opened.

  • Popular - apps in which the user often sits.

Sony, Philips, Panasonic

These devices run on the familiar Android TV, some Sony devices run on a separate Sony Smart TV OS. At the same time, the system is optimized so that on the TV you can easily play "gluttonous" games and watch content in resolution up to 8K. Among the main advantages of a basic Android TV stand out:

  • Huge selection of games

It is easier for developers to adapt the game to new controls than to write it from scratch for third-party operating systems.

  • In some models, you can turn the remote control into a gamepad

This feature is available for those TVs that have the TV SideView application on board.

  • Voice control

The assistant will help you find any information on the Internet.


Read more on smart TV applications here https://www.oxagile.com/competence/custom-video-solutions/smart-tv-apps/.

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