How to choose a smart TV

The popularity of technology with smart TV is quite explicable: on the screen of such a device you can get much more information than just watching programs. Videos, social networks and other online content are just a small part of what a smart tv can provide. The main thing is to choose the optimal platform. So which smart TV is better to buy?

Features of the smart TV

Devices with smart TV have a number of distinctive features that allow them to compete profitably with their fellows.

1. In this technique already built in WLAN module, which quickly connects it to the home web (how to do it, tell an article about connecting the TV to the internet).Usually all manufacturers use the same module configuration. If it is not in the device, you will have to connect via USB-port.
2. Modern smart devices already have embedded applications from youtube to facebook. It turns out that the user can view a lot of what is offered right on the TV screen.
3. You can find out the weather in real time. Also offered news, a program of telecasts and other similar opportunities.
4. A TV with integrated smart technology is quite capable of replacing a computer - it equipped with a web browser. The work will proceed as follows: a search line appears on the screen with a virtual keyboard. With the help of a remote control or a mouse, the necessary URL is driven in and the transition to the requested page is made.

Device flaws

Users note a number of some shortcomings. Among them:

• inconveniently displayed information (small font and located in unusual places);
• unsuitable for working on the Internet remote (type the address from it is very inconvenient) - it is better to use a special surfing console or a wireless mouse.

In terms of ease of operation, you should pay attention to the special Magic Motion console. With it, it is convenient to control what is happening on the screen with the help of built-in sensors and sensors. By the principle of its work, such a remote control is similar to a laser pointer: the user sends it to the TV and is guided when selecting programs and applications to the pointer that appears on the screen.

In the management of some models helps smartphone, on which you should first download a special application. The premium segment of devices has the ability to control with the help of voice and gestures.

Magic Motion Remote

What to look for when buying a smart TV for the home

So that the purchase is not just pleasing to the eye, but also corresponds to important parameters, you should pay attention to such moments:

• the appearance of the device;
• its dimensions;
• screen technology (there are plasma, LCD and LED-TVs);
• viewing angle;
• scanning frequency;
• the presence of USB-connectors;
• LAN output (for connecting to a network without a built-in Wi-Fi modem).

Device operation platform

The decision to choose a smart TV implies one more thing - it is better to know in advance which operating system it is running on. These may be known to us as Android, Apple iOS,and the manufacturer’s own development (Web OS from LG and Tizen from Samsung).

All applications run under a specific platform. The most common samsungovsky in Russia Smart Hub and LG Smart from the eponymous brand. They provide great opportunities in entertainment and education.

LG Smart Platform

Useful services and applications

The provider itself provides additional services and functions that can be used in such a technique. Therefore, a smart tv on a TV looks more like a tablet - there are so many convenient features, services and applications in it (both for viewing the weather and currency rates).

Are the applications the same on smart devices? Such TVs will vary slightly in content, but standardization of the development of such programs is planned in the near future.

The selected TV can provide and paid services. For example, LG has its own "cloud" storage on the service, access to which can be opened for a small fee. And Samsung has another “trick” - its “child” is able to recognize faces.

In order not to spoil the impression, it is necessary in advance take care of quality communication. Most modern apartments use distributing Internet routers - this eliminates the need to buy additional cables for connection. In the same case, when the wire is necessary, you will have to buy it, a connector and a crimp, but you should know before these which cable is better to choose.

And one more news from the world of technology - it’s not so important what kind of TV is now in your apartment, because it’s also easy to turn into smart. To do this, just purchase special prefix (more often Apple TV or ChromeCast), which will expand the capabilities of the device, and connect it by all the rules.

Apple TV Prefix

Screen size and resolution

How to choose the right TV size? In this regard, it is best to focus on distance to the future location of the TV:

• if the TV hangs in a couple of meters from the viewing point, then it makes no sense to take the screen over 42 inches;
• It is better to watch the transfer from a distance of 5-7 meters.

Choose optimal resolution can be depending on what will be broadcast on the screen. Despite the appearance 4k tvFULL HD is still quite in demand and will remain so for 10 years - most of the modern TV content is removed for this resolution.Update frequency for content from the network is also important.In order for the picture not to be interrupted, it is best to stop selecting devices with a frequency of 120 Hz.

Sound is also important, but the thinner the TV is, the worse the speakers will work for it. So you have to take care of connecting an additional speaker system.

What model to choose

Most of the presented modern models are equipped with all the necessary functionality for the user. Among the market leaders are Sony, Samsung, LG, Philips. Each of the brands is trying to differ in something.

1. Philips has an extra intrusion protection. Another significant plus is the sensitivity of control (the reaction goes even to the slightest touch).
2. Samsung's innovative technology allows control by voice and gesture.
3. Technical developments from LG (in particular, second remote) allow you to speed up the operation of the device.
4. Toshiba models are very user friendly.
5. Sony boasts a simple and well thought out menu.

Comparison of popular Sony and Samsung TVs will help determine the brand. Excellent help in choosing your TV for the home and such practical tips.

1. First, you should decide on the diagonal.
2. Further verification applies to the functionality of the TV.You can start by listening to his audio options: test the sounds from low to high. The sound at the same time should be smooth and not "wheeze."
3. Image quality can be understood by dropping the television settings to the factory settings.
4. It is also important to check broadcast analog channelwhich will be a little worse than digital, but, nevertheless, should be well broadcast.

And in order to finally put all the points in the selection of a smart TV, we suggest watching this video: