A smart TV is a device that can connect to the Internet, and thanks to this, it can download various applications, such as Netflix, Disney+, Max, Spotify, Facebook, YouTube, among others. But what you may not know is that a traditional television is one that does not have access to the Internet, but it is nevertheless easy to make it “smart”.
All you need to do is connect a streaming device to the HDMI input to access a smart TV operating system such as Android TV or Google TV, Fire TV, Roku TV, etc.
Below you will find the equipment you have at your disposal to convert a classic television into a smart TV. There are several competent options that you can use to make the change in a simple way, since it is only a matter of plugging and playing, you will not have to do anything else.
Turn your old TV into a smart TV
There are various devices that you can use to make the transformation, they are the following:
Streaming equipment
These devices are the most effective and easy way to turn your old TV into a smart TV. There are several options available to you:
– Amazon Fire TV Stick: It is ideal for Amazon Prime subscribers, since by having this membership you will have access to the complete Prime Video catalog. You only have to connect the Fire TV to the HDMI of the TV and enter your Amazon account, this will be enough for the system to load.
Once inside the platform, you can download multiple apps to watch series and movies, such as Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+ and many others.
– Roku: offers a wide range of affordable streaming devices that feature the company’s own operating system (Roku TV). Through this platform, you will have access to streaming services and other apps, such as games, music apps, social networks, and more.
– Chromecast with Google TV: As the name suggests, you’ll have Google TV support, which is one of the most complete because you’ll be able to access the Google Play Store to download applications. This means that you’ll have access to a store with millions of apps, which will make it easier for you to find any service, game or specific app you have in mind.
– Onn, Xiaomi Mi Box S and Xiaomi Stick: Currently, these are some of the best streaming devices to support Android TV. This means that you will have the support of the Google Play Store when downloading apps, so you will have no problem finding the app you want.
– Apple TV: It is a device designed by Apple that connects to the HDMI port on your TV to give you access to the Apple TV system where you will have apps like Netflix, Hulu, AppleTV+ and many more applications at your disposal.
Video game consoles
All modern consoles like the Xbox One, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 serve as streaming devices as they will allow you to download Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, YouTube, Twitch, Spotify, etc. From the console itself, you will be able to run the service you want and the interface will be operated through the controller.
Decoders
This will depend on the region you live in, but it is common for cable TV providers to have set-top boxes that offer you the service’s channel package plus access to various streaming platforms.
This means that through the decoder you can download applications to have access to multiple subscriptions, such as Hulu, NBA Pass, Mubi, etc.
