What Is a Smart TV, Anyway?
Some apps come preloaded, and you might download more to add to the TV’s app library.
How Do Smart TVs Work?
Exactly how you navigate through the smart TV menu and manage your apps varies with the brand and model.
Other labels for this feature include Smart Share (LG) and Smart View (Samsung).
Some smart TVs can even do the reverse: send content from the TV to a compatible smartphone.
After sending, the user can continue to view that content on the smartphone, away from the TV.
On the other hand, you will be paying only for the channels and content you want.
The smart TV brand/model determines the services and features it’s possible for you to access.
Can Smart TVs Spy on You?
Using a smart TV may result in privacy issues.
Smart TVs and content app providers usually track your viewing habits to provide you with viewing suggestions.
Also, any credit card purchases you make using your TV might be trackable by third parties.
Use the guidelines above to decide if it’s the best choice for you.
On a Budget?
you could add smart features to your current TV viewing experience at a minimal cost.
(This integrated platform is what makes a TV smart.)
Here are a few of the brands and platforms you’re likely to find:
FAQ
Yes.
Unless your TV supports antenna or cable/satellite television, you need an internet connection to watch TV.
Yes, most of the time.
Look for “Wi-Fi-enabled” in the product description to be sure.
