This material is devoted not only to such an operation as connecting a TV to the Internet with support for Smart TV technology, but also to programmatically setting up a multimedia center. Recommendations will also be given regarding the choice of communication method and type of operating system. All this will allow a potential buyer to choose exactly the multimedia center that best suits his needs, and then set it up on his own without outside help.
SMART TV concept
Until quite recently, all television devices performed only one function: they allowed you to watch TV programs. But with the advent of digital technologies, their capabilities have changed dramatically, and the degree of functionality has increased several times. Now in the software environment of this solutionit became possible to install additional utilities. The latter allow the individual owner to select content and view it. Some of these utilities allow free playback (Ivi, Twigle), but at the same time advertising is added to the movie or TV show. There are also paid programs, for example, Megogo. In this case, you need to pay money and subscribe. The list of available content in this situation increases, while shareware programs give only selective access.
The browser is also pre-installed on these entertainment devices. That is, it is possible to view pages and play videos based on HTML5 technology. But the legacy Flash method is not supported in this case. It is also possible to watch videos on the YouTube information resource.
It is in the presence of all the previously described programs that it is recommended to implement the step-by-step connection of the TV set to the Internet in the future. Currently, there are three software platforms based on Smart TV. The first of them is Tizen OS from Samsung. The second is WEBOS from LG. Well, a possible alternative to them is a stripped-down version of Android, which is used in multimedia devices from other manufacturers.
The degree of functionality they have is approximately the same and the final choice is determined by the preferences and personal experience of a particular user.
General setup procedure
Internet connection in generalLG TV or any other manufacturer consists of the following steps:
- Unpacking the device from the safe shipping box. Also, at the same time, you need to get the rest of the delivery components from it.
- Next, it is imperative to dismantle the transport fasteners and install supports.
- Choose the installation location of the multimedia system and place it there. We bring communications and connect them.
- Turn on the device. We give it the initial parameters. Searching for programs.
- Set up a network connection and install additional software.
- Testing the functionality of the multimedia system.
Choosing the installation location, assembling the TV, connecting
The installation location of the television device must be chosen based on two criteria:
- Easy to watch TV.
- Possibility of supplying communications.
- It is also necessary to take into account the convenience of installing the multimedia center itself.
Any modern multimedia center is assembled as follows:
- We take the device out of the package and place it with the screen on a soft surface.
- We take out the support from the shipping box and install it.
- Special transport braces are being dismantled.
- Next, you need to install batteries in the remote control.
- At the final stage, the purchased device must be installed in the place of operation.
TwoIn the main ways, a TV connection to the Internet can be implemented: via Wi-Fi or using twisted pair.
When using a wireless transmitter, the communication list includes a power cable and a signal cable with the corresponding signal. The first of them connects the multimedia center to the power supply system and provides its power. The second at the same time switches the local antenna, satellite equipment or the cable operator's gateway with a TV. As a rule, the tuners inside such devices are universal and capable of working with any type of TV signal. The exchange of information with the World Wide Web is implemented using a wireless Wi-Fi network and a transmitter of the same name.
If a twisted pair is used to connect to the Internet, then the communication list is automatically supplemented with an RJ-45 port.
Turning on the device, setting initial parameters
The next step in connecting the TV to the Internet is to turn it on. Then wait for the initialization process to complete. When you turn on the multimedia system for the first time, you will be asked to set the current time and enter the current date. The next window specifies the location of the device. If this step is skipped, the widgets installed in the device shell will not work.
At the end of this step, an informational message will appear stating that there are no channels available. That is, the initial parameters have already been set and you need to proceed to the next step.
Search TV programs
Next, connecting Internet TV to the TV comes down to searching for available channels. It is recommended to carry out this operation in automatic mode. To do this, launch the "Settings" menu. Then we find the item "Auto search" in it and run it. Next, the system will ask you to specify the type of input signal: satellite, local or cable. We also set, if necessary, the type of information received: analog, digital, or combined analog-digital. The system will then automatically search for available TV programs. Upon completion of this operation, you must save the list received earlier and proceed to the next step.
Setting connection parameters, installing programs
Next, connecting a SMART TV to the Internet requires setting connection parameters and installing specialized programs.
To do this, go to the previously mentioned settings menu and select the "Network" item. If a wired connection is used, then set its parameters (address and DNS). When receiving them automatically, it is enough to set the corresponding checkbox in the settings. In the case of using static addressing, type the required values in the input fields.
When using a network based on Wi-Fi, start the procedure for automatically searching for available networks. At the end of it, select the name that our router uses. We also enter a secret access code to establish a connection with the router.
After that, go to the "SMART" menu and register in the application store (LG Store, PlayMarket or Samsung Apps). Next, install the necessary software at your discretion. If you can purchase a paid subscription, it is recommended to install Megogo. Otherwise, you need to install Ivi or Twigle. You can also install multiple applications. We will definitely install YouTube, where you can find a great variety of free and high-quality content.
Checking the operation of the multimedia center
On this, in fact, the connection of the TV to the Internet through the router is completed. Now you need to check the correctness of the specified parameters. To do this, we check the performance of all found channels. Then we launch all installed mini-applications and launch multimedia content in them for playback. At the final stage, we go to the browser and browse the Internet pages. If everything is done correctly, then the software should function without problems.
Opinion of owners
Connecting a Samsung TV to the Internet (or a TV from any other manufacturer) allows you to fully unleash its potential. Due to this operation, it turns into a full-fledged home multimedia entertainment center. After the implementation of such a connection, the user is not strictly tied to TV shows, but can play entertainment content at his own discretion. This is the main advantage of such systems. Moreover, the source of content can be either a special application or various sites on the Internet.
To the conscan be attributed to a slight complication of the setup procedure.
Conclusion
Within the framework of this material, a general algorithm for connecting a TV to the Internet was considered. By doing it, you can easily customize any multimedia center to your needs. The procedure for checking the operation of such an entertainment system is also given.
