Smart TVs
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so being a bit of a dumb bugger. best value is to get cheap tv and a android box and connect to a speaker system.
in reality does not even need to be a smart tv? if using a external box. (is this even possible)
if this is correct any suggestions for external box?
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@ploughboy Can you even get non Smart TVs these days? But if you’re getting an Android box (shudder) then you can disregard what the TV has when choosing which helps. Then you can just set your budget and pick a decent cheap brand.
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@ploughboy said in Smart TVs:
@nepia cheers
any streaming box recommendation thenOh, I'm an Apple TV guy (as mentioned above) but understand not everyone is as keen on them, or willing to fork out the cash for them. (Their 4k Apple TV seems very expensive these days).
I'm just not an Android guy, hence the shudder. I'm sure some of the Android fans on here can give you some recommendations as I have no idea outside of Chromecast which I don't consider a box (if I had any idea where my Chromecast was I would have happily donated it to you, but I just had a look in my usual old tech drawer and it's not there).
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Have a look at this link. You would still need to pay for Sky Sport.
If you want just SkySport and not a Sky package you still have to do it separately and cast with that. It's a good box if you have good internet. I use it and it is good for the basics (Netflix, Neon, TVNZ) but you can't add others.
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Have a look at this link. You would still need to pay for Sky Sport.
If you want just SkySport and not a Sky package you still have to do it separately and cast with that. It's a good box if you have good internet. I use it and it is good for the basics (Netflix, Neon, TVNZ) but you can't add others.
No Prime, Disney etc?
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Have a look at this link. You would still need to pay for Sky Sport.
If you want just SkySport and not a Sky package you still have to do it separately and cast with that. It's a good box if you have good internet. I use it and it is good for the basics (Netflix, Neon, TVNZ) but you can't add others.
No Prime, Disney etc?
Nope.
I use it simply as my conduit for normal TV. It's an easy UI and easy to jump to Netflix. Just a box to connect to the internet for free TV (and Sky if you want to add it) -
Have a look at this link. You would still need to pay for Sky Sport.
If you want just SkySport and not a Sky package you still have to do it separately and cast with that. It's a good box if you have good internet. I use it and it is good for the basics (Netflix, Neon, TVNZ) but you can't add others.
No Prime, Disney etc?
Nope.
I use it simply as my conduit for normal TV. It's an easy UI and easy to jump to Netflix. Just a box to connect to the internet for free TV (and Sky if you want to add it)Man, surprising in this day and age.
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Have a look at this link. You would still need to pay for Sky Sport.
If you want just SkySport and not a Sky package you still have to do it separately and cast with that. It's a good box if you have good internet. I use it and it is good for the basics (Netflix, Neon, TVNZ) but you can't add others.
No Prime, Disney etc?
Nope.
I use it simply as my conduit for normal TV. It's an easy UI and easy to jump to Netflix. Just a box to connect to the internet for free TV (and Sky if you want to add it)can you add sky to it?
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@ploughboy said in Smart TVs:
Have a look at this link. You would still need to pay for Sky Sport.
If you want just SkySport and not a Sky package you still have to do it separately and cast with that. It's a good box if you have good internet. I use it and it is good for the basics (Netflix, Neon, TVNZ) but you can't add others.
No Prime, Disney etc?
Nope.
I use it simply as my conduit for normal TV. It's an easy UI and easy to jump to Netflix. Just a box to connect to the internet for free TV (and Sky if you want to add it)can you add sky to it?
Yep. On a monthly no contract basis. Minimum is the Sky standard package then add sport/movies etc
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@ploughboy said in Smart TVs:
@crucial
or could i buy the likes of a firestick and load all the apps i need like sky now to watch sportNo. SkySportNow is only available via web browser or phone/ipad app.
Although Chromecast looks like it may be an option as well.
Sky Sport Now streaming options:
PCs and Macs (running IE, Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari).
Apple Devices: OS 11 and above
Apple TV (4th Generation)
Android Devices (running Android 7 or above)
HDMI out from PC/Mac, AirPlay and Android Mirroring are supported if you have a compatible TV.
Available on Google Chromecast.
Select Samsung Smart TVs
Select Panasonic Smart TVs
PlayStation 4.
Select Sony Bravia Android TVs
SmartVU X Freeview streaming device
TCL Smart TVs running Android TV
Nvidia Shield
We recommend running the latest operating system on your device, to ensure the best streaming experience.