What Makes a TV Smart & Why Should I Buy One?
Every few years, a new feature shows up in the television industry. In recent years, 4K Ultra HD resolution and High Dynamic Range (HDR) color have both become commonplace features of TVs. In other words, the screens we watch are getting better and brighter every day.
However, there is one development that supersedes all others: The television intelligence revolution. Yes, Smart TVs! They aren’t just popular though, in fact, they’ve become a common necessity for anyone who would rather stream T.V. shows and movies…without having to deal with attaching an external streaming device!
What makes a TV smart?
The one major feature separating Smart TVs and not-so-smart TVs is an internet connection. Smart TVs come equipped with built-in Wi-Fi support as well as an Ethernet port. This means that your television doesn’t have to have wired internet at its location. Rather, it can use the wireless signal in your home. Therefore, you can place a Smart TV anywhere you want to without limitations. Generally speaking, though, Wi-Fi should be strong enough to meet your needs. With that said, if you plan on streaming games or 4K Ultra HD content, you might want to hard-wire your Smart TV instead. Custom Audio Video can advise you on your home’s optimal locations.
In our last blog “Cut the Cable Cord & Stream Your Services Instead,” we mentioned that if you wanted to eliminate cable, you would have to buy a streaming device if you didn’t have a Smart TV. However, if you owned a Smart TV, the built-in internet connection would serve as your streaming device, and you wouldn’t have to attach anything externally…which explains why Smart TVs have become viewed as a convenience in this day and age.
Regardless of whether you have a Smart TV or a not-so-smart TV with an attachment, the goal is for the consumer to have unlimited access to their favorite content without a middle man.
Besides Streaming, what else is a Smart TV good for?
First off, a Smart TV interface is designed to be simple and easy enough for anyone to use…even for those who don’t consider themselves tech-savvy. Also, there are times when you just don’t want to move a muscle — and that’s where the voice search feature comes in.
Right now, the voice search feature can be found in some Smart TVs, but the demand for it is rising. This feature obviously turns navigation into an easy task, no matter what you’re looking for.
Even though the trend is still growing, more and more consumers are recognizing the value of it, and voice recognition tools, like Alexa, are being requested. Switching channels and searching for programs vocally will soon be commonplace. The demand is there.
Smart TV voice control can also be found interwoven within the smart home feature industry as well. For instance, some Smart TV models possess voice control features to access lights, doors, locks and other sensors existing within the home.
Like everything else that shows up in the television industry, be smarter than your next TV and ensure that you choose a Smart TV that possesses all of the features you deserve.
