What is a Smart TV?

Smart TVs have revolutionised how we watch and enjoy our favourite shows, movies and sports. But what is a smart TV, exactly? And what can it do? In this blog post, we’ll answer all those questions and more. So keep reading to learn all about smart TVs, including the latest and greatest models available to buy here at Reliant.

A smart TV is a television designed to connect to the internet through your Wi-Fi or an ethernet cable and provides advanced features that go well beyond a traditional TV. Smart TVs let you access an array of online content and services, including streaming video and music, social networking, and other internet-based applications. They also typically come with built-in apps that offer access to popular streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video.

Smart TVs generally offer a more user-friendly interface than traditional TVs, based on their proprietary operating systems or common platforms, like Android or WebOS. This makes navigating between different apps and services quick and easy. While all smart TVs offer basic features and functionality, a wide range of options are available on the market, from budget-friendly HD-ready TVs to high-end 8K TVs with all the bells and whistles. Ultimately, the best smart TV for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences.

What Can a Smart TV do?

The features of a smart TV will vary from model to model. Many manufacturers will have their own all-singing, all-dancing features that are exclusive to their TVs. However, most smart TVs nowadays come with a range of basic features you can expect to find across all makes and models. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most popular smart TV features and some of the more advanced options you might also find.

Common Smart TV Features

Most modern smart TVs, regardless of their make, model, size or price, boast the following features:

• Online streaming – Watch your favourite content from pre-installed apps like BBC iPlayer and NOW TV.
• Web browsing – Many smart TVs have an inbuilt web browser to access webpages and watch videos.
• Watch YouTube – Most smart TVs give you quick and seamless access to watch YouTube videos.
• Take control – All-in-one remotes and voice assistants mean you can easily control a smart TV.
• Screen casting – Smart TVs let you directly cast content from your mobile or laptop onto your TV screen.

Advanced Smart TV Features

With so many similar features and technology evolving at pace, choosing the best smart TV for you can often come down to personal preference. Maybe you prefer the picture quality of a particular model. Or perhaps you’re a diehard fan of a certain brand’s operating platform. But, if you’re still on the fence, you’ll need some points of difference to make up your mind. So allow us to help with a few standout performers.

LG 43UQ80006LB 43″ Ultra HD Smart TV

The stunning LG 43UQ80006LB 43″ Ultra HD Smart TV delivers spectacular picture quality thanks to millions of self-lit pixels that produce perfect black, 100% fidelity, and infinite contrast. Dolby Vision IQ intelligently adjusts picture settings based on the content genre and your surroundings, while Dolby Atmos delivers multi-dimensional surround sound. All of which results in a viewing experience like no other.

Samsung QE55QN700BTXXU 55″ Neo Qled 8K TV

The AI-optimised Samsung QE65QN900ATXXU 65″ Neo QLED 8K TV boasts plenty of high-tech features, especially for gamers. This ultra-slim TV packs in 33 million pixels and over a billion colours that are calibrated by Samsung’s Neo Quantum Processor 8k Lite and SmartThings app. While the Motion Xcelerator Turbo, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and 3D Dolby Atmos surround sound make for fast, smooth and immersive gaming.

Samsung QE65LS03BAUXXU 65″ The Frame Qled 4K TV

The Samsung QE65LS03BAUXXU 65″ The Frame Qled 4K TV is unashamedly different. This TV features Samsung’s powerful AI-driven Quantum Processor 4K and Quantum Dot technology for incredible clarity and colour, but it’s The Frame’s good looks that set it apart. Because this glare-free QLED TV can be hung flush to the wall, complete with a customisable bezel, for you to enjoy up to 1,600 works of art when your TV is off.

Buying a Smart TV from Reliant is the Smart Choice

If you haven’t yet made the leap to smart TVs, a whole world of enhanced viewing, listening and gaming pleasure awaits. A smart TV is a smart investment, bringing you a bunch of innovative features, not to mention incredible visual and audio clarity, the like of which you simply won’t find on a non-smart (or ‘dumb’) TV. So why not browse our selection of top-quality smart TVs from the best brands at the best prices today?