SMART TVs

Smart TVs have been around for years, but these days they're a lot smarter than could have seemed possible when they first appeared. As streaming services have changed the way we watch movies and shows, TVs have changed as well, adding features such as streaming services and voice control. But while most TVs today can be called smart TVs, they're not all the same.

What is a smart TV?

The old "dumb TVs" — which can only display content from an HDTV antenna, cable or another A/V source — are pretty much extinct. Today's connected world expects something a little smarter. With powerful processors, internet connectivity and easy-to-navigate software, the modern TV is more like a smartphone or tablet than the tube TV of yesteryear. 

Smart TVs, much like smartphones and smart home devices, offer internet connectivity and support for a range of apps. This opens up a world of new entertainment options, from streaming video on Netflix and Hulu to playing games, checking social media, and controlling a whole house full of connected gadgets, including the best Alexa compatible devices and best Google home compatible devices.

A growing number of models now include voice recognition tools, like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, for switching channels and searching for programs. Most smart TVs will work with one of the best smart speakers you already own, and plenty will offer some or all of that same functionality built right into the TV.

Smart TVs are also gaining more integrated smart home features and some are even among the best smart home devices. Many TVs are compatible with other connected devices in the home, including best smart lights, best smart locks and other sensors, and some TVs even include a dedicated dashboard for controlling all of the devices in your connected home.

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What services do smart TVs offer, and how do they differ from one another?

Regardless of which TV brand you choose, today's smart TVs will offer a variety of streaming services and content choices, including services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus or HBO Max. But it's not all paid subscription services, with a growing number of ad supported free streaming services like PlutoTV, Tubi and Crackle.

Check out our guides to the best streaming content available:

  • The 63 best shows on Netflix
  • Our picks for the best Netflix movies
  • The best Amazon movies and shows
  • The best Hulu movies and shows

Popular video sharing sites, like YouTube, also have their own smart TV apps for easy browsing that's tailored to viewing on a TV and navigating with a remote control. Smart TVs also offer a great way to enjoy streaming music, with internet radio services like Spotify and Pandora.

Most smart TVs have apps for social media, like Twitter and Facebook, but without adding a keyboard it may be harder to enjoy these sites the way you are used to.

Which companies make smart TVs?

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Every major TV manufacturer has shifted away from dumb TVs, with the trend toward making every set "smart." A partial list of the biggest smart TV makers includes Hisense, LG, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, TCL, Toshiba and Vizio.

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