For Smart-TV optional presence of smart TVs. With the old TV sets you can use the compact smart set-top box. The only requirement - requires access to the Internet.
If the Smart-TV function will be used on the old TV via external equipment, first it has to be connected. If there is no HDMI port in the usual VGA or AV connectors HDMI adapter is connected, and only through him and console itself with power from the mains.
Before setting up network connections necessary to enter the menu to HDMI section and set the appropriate display mode of the image. Then you can use the main menu. If several ports need to define active, through which the connected TV. If the port is the only one of its determination is performed automatically.
Connecting to a network
Smart-TV can be used in two ways to connect to the network - it Wi-Fi or wired connection via a router. In any case, the first step is to configure the network. To do this:
- Enter in the "Network" section.
- Go to the subsection "Setting up the network" or "Set up a connection."
- Select wired or wireless connection.
- Determine the available network connections.
- Enter the password and confirm it.
Procedure for connecting to the partition names may be different. It depends on the context menu, which is installed on the TV, as well as on the model.
registration on the site
To use the function Smart TV smart set-top box may need to register on the official website of the manufacturer. In this case, you need to perform the standard procedure of registration or enter existing registration data. After completion it will be possible to use applications and Smart-TV services.
Main menu
All the main features are accessible through the main menu. They can be grouped into sections depending on the manufacturer. But mostly the following functions:
- playback of audio and video files through the application;
- watching videos from YouTube, other hosts;
- channel selection, watching television;
- timeshifting;
- communication in social networks, downloading files using a browser;
- use, download game applications;
- placing files on cloud services.
View media content
To view and listen to content on a Smart-TV are both free and paid applications with online services. Typically, the client is already installed in the console, which provides access to the directory. Online service does not require a pre-installation and works with a universal browser.
Playing downloaded files from a network or external storage device via the established media players.
communication
Smart-TV technology makes it possible to use different services to communicate online. This may be the social network with the input from the browser. But the most technologically advanced Smart-TV will function calls via Skype. To do this, the TV set itself Skype application and the camera.
TV Guide and deferred viewing
Smart TV or set-top box equipped with a guide to the channels. On request, equipment lists the available channels and can even recommend some of them according to user preferences.
Also, watching television can be paused and paused, and then it can be extended after the break. During the broadcast content can be recorded on an external storage device for viewing on another device.
Games
On Smart-TV is usually already installed several popular games. If necessary, you can download from the network through the application store other games.
To control you can use the remote control, but for a more comfortable gaming hardware can connect joysticks, mouse, keyboard.
Control
Typically, smart TV and set-top box works with a remote control. With it, you can switch the program, and also:
- to make setup;
- activate the application;
- select and run the content;
- play games.
The TVs and Smart-TV set-top boxes has interfaces for connecting additional equipment, because the console is not always convenient. In addition, manufacturers are developing technology for the most convenient control.
Since their development in TVs begin to apply voice control circuits and the transfer of command gestures. It works by placing sensitive speakers and cameras.
Disadvantages of Smart-TV
Even in this technological equipment has its disadvantages, which complicate its use. These include:
- problems playing certain picture and sound formats, despite the stated manufacturer playability;
- low quality as compared with games computer;
- paid content;
- Low browser functionality.
Key Smart-TV cons cover all the advantages of technology. Also today from any TV, you can make a smart device by purchasing a separate set-top box that will save money.