Understanding HD Smart TV’s
Understanding HD Smart TV’sMany people believe that “smart” is a term that should only apply to people, and find it really overwhelming to think about a household appliance supposedly being “smart”. I hope to take some of the fears and misunderstandings about smart TV’s, and to break them down into bite-sized pieces of information, to help you get a grip on new technology.
Some TV’s Can Access The Internet
If you see the word “Wi-Fi” or a picture of 5 ripples that range from a tiny dot to the outermost ripple anywhere on your TV, it is Internet compatible. It is the same symbol that is sometimes visible on your cell phone to indicate reception strength
Navigating Apps And Software
Some Smart TV’s come with the software for many (or if you’re lucky, all) of the major online streaming services preloaded. This means that you can access these services without having to do additional software installations. Look out for a small sticker with logos of Netflix, YouTube, Amazon and others, either on the box or at the bottom of the screen, to find out if your Smart TV is compatible.
High Resolution, High Quality
The quality of a picture is determined by the number of pixels in the display. Pixels are the tiny dots that make up a digital image, and the more of them you have, the higher the picture quality! You might have noticed the letters “HD” on certain TV’s. That stands for High Definition, which refers to a large amount of available pixels to make up the picture quality. The most common kind is HD 1080, which is within reach for most people’s budgets and offers a competitive image quality. However, if you are after the Rolls Royce of picture quality, you could invest in a large, 4K Ultra Smart TV. It is pricey, but offers a virtually unmatched picture quality.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth allows you to pair a Smart TV Bluetooth speakers and headsets, to help you achieve a sound experience to match the visual brilliance of your HD TV.
Mounting
Floor-standing TV’s are so 20th century. Luckily, most Smart TV’s that are currently on the market are suitable for wall mounting. Not only does this save valuable floor space but allows you to hang it at the perfect eye level.
HDMI Ports
Smart TV’s have a lot of ports, which allow you to connect cables to the TV. The HDMI, or high definition media interface, port provides a very useful connection option, to connect other devices to the Smart TV. It is handy for viewing material on other devices in a high-quality manner.
With online Smart tv sales on the rise it is not hard to believe that many people find the amount of information available on the market, quite intimidating. Hopefully I have been able to appease some of your fears keeping you from your technological ever after!