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Smart (also known as net or internet) TVs are next generation televisions classified by their ability to work seamlessly with internet connections. Unlike your standard HD and 3D featured TVs, they offer unique apps uniquely designed to stream straight to your TV to enhance your watching experience. There are a lot of smart TVs out there, differing in feature, size and brand, and a lot of not so clever TVs calling themselves smart. To help you sort through the options and choose a good quality smart TV that is right for you, we have put together this buying guide that includes everything you need to know about Smart TVs, along with helpful shopping tips.
Smart TVs are divided based on how they connect to the internet. Your options are LAN port connection, a wireless connection, and smart televisions that offer a combination of the two. To help you choose the right type for you, think about what internet connection you have at home, the spot where your television will be placed, and what kinds of things you are likely to watch. Here is a breakdown of each to help you compare:
LAN or Ethernet Port Connected Smart TVs: These smart TVs are connected directly to the router by an ethernet cable. This offers viewers a much more stable internet connection and therefore makes HD video streaming much more enjoyable.
Wireless Connected Smart TVs: Smart TVs that provide wireless connectivity gives owners much more freedom of movement when setting up their television. This is especially helpful for people whose routers are in a different room to their entertainment setup.
Based on all the consumers' reviews we've scanned, these are the top things they mentioned about their new stuff:
Samsung: In 2007, Samsung introduced its first Internet TV, and as of writing, they offer 35 different smart TVs for consumers to choose from. Many of their new TVs come with a handheld remote control that has a touch-sensitive and clickable trackpad, in addition to gesture control.
LG: LG’s Smart TV remotes allow users to change channels using gestures, and some even let you choose your channel by writing the numbers in the air and incorporate voice recognition software.
Vizio: Based in Irvine, CA and founded in 2002, Vizio Inc. primarily manufactures flat screen television sets, with almost every model a Smart TV. They were the first company to manufacture a sub-$1000 4K 50” smart TV.
Toshiba: Toshiba is a Japanese electronics designer and manufacturer. They offer a wide range of televisions, and starting in 2010 announced that all of their LCD TVs would meet Energy Star standards. A number of their 4K smart TVs run the Android operating system.