Low tech guy tv question
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Bozz10mm
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Pretty sure you can. That's what I did with mine. Then I figured out how to connect to the internet with it and opened up a whole new world.
DeathGrip
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No problem.
Chief Wiggums
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OP - the answer is yes.
Linking (connecting) your TV to your internet , is relatively a "no brainer".
It will provide you "step-by-step" instructions , on what to do.
Before you begin , make sure that you have an HDMI cable (or 2) that are of the adequate length.
Netflix - Hulu - Amazon prime ect will all be preloaded apps on your TV ( as well as my personal favorite YouTube)
You Tube is free , entertaining and educational , you name it , its on there . good luck!
Linking (connecting) your TV to your internet , is relatively a "no brainer".
It will provide you "step-by-step" instructions , on what to do.
Before you begin , make sure that you have an HDMI cable (or 2) that are of the adequate length.
Netflix - Hulu - Amazon prime ect will all be preloaded apps on your TV ( as well as my personal favorite YouTube)
You Tube is free , entertaining and educational , you name it , its on there . good luck!
Rammer Jammer
Member
If you just want to watch cable tv yes.
If you want to stream anything- Netflix, Amazon Prime, Youtube etc you will need a wifi connection.
If you want to stream anything- Netflix, Amazon Prime, Youtube etc you will need a wifi connection.
DWalt
Member
Generally, the "Smart" TVs require either a cable or wireless connection to the internet. If there is no internet connection available, the Smart features do not work, but everything else does, just like a TV set made in 1990.
For a long time we had a "Dumb" TV, but we connected it via a HDMI cable to a "Smart" Blu-Ray disc player, which was in turn connected to the internet through a network cable. That meant we effectively had a Smart TV. We used it mainly for Netflix. Note that many of the "Smart" TV offerings are to paid streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, Redbox, and Amazon Prime (with more coming every day). I believe we are not too far away from the day when all TV content will be provided through streaming services. Then you will be able to watch anything you want whenever you want. AT&T is well on the way to doing just that.
One important thing for any new TV purchase is that it should have at least three HDMI ports. Not all do. Sooner or later you will need them.
For a long time we had a "Dumb" TV, but we connected it via a HDMI cable to a "Smart" Blu-Ray disc player, which was in turn connected to the internet through a network cable. That meant we effectively had a Smart TV. We used it mainly for Netflix. Note that many of the "Smart" TV offerings are to paid streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, Redbox, and Amazon Prime (with more coming every day). I believe we are not too far away from the day when all TV content will be provided through streaming services. Then you will be able to watch anything you want whenever you want. AT&T is well on the way to doing just that.
One important thing for any new TV purchase is that it should have at least three HDMI ports. Not all do. Sooner or later you will need them.
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THE PILGRIM
Member
Yes, as already posted.
I’m watching free Movie Channel tubi right now through my Comcast WiFi.
There are a number of Free sites, like YouTube.
Then there are pay to play like Amazon Prime and Netflix.
I’m watching free Movie Channel tubi right now through my Comcast WiFi.
There are a number of Free sites, like YouTube.
Then there are pay to play like Amazon Prime and Netflix.
