Samsung smart tv questions

swiftyme · 03-02-2012, 16:39

Hi all.
Just bought a 32" Samsung LED smart tv and was disappointed to see it isn't already wireless.

Simple question really, will any wireless USB network device allow me to connect to my home network?

If not, what will?
Argos have a basic adapter at £14.99 or does it have to be the Samsung one?

Cheers

Nigel Goodwin · 03-02-2012, 17:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by swiftyme

Hi all.
Just bought a 32" Samsung LED smart tv and was disappointed to see it isn't already wireless.

Simple question really, will any wireless USB network device allow me to connect to my home network?

If not, what will?
Argos have a basic adapter at £14.99 or does it have to be the Samsung one?

Cheers

A TV isn't a PC, you can't install other drivers on it - so generally you have to use the exact manufacturers device.

swiftyme · 03-02-2012, 17:29

Right okay, I'll need to track one down then, cheers

howardl · 03-02-2012, 17:29

You have to have a Samsung dongle thingy as far as I know...around £40- £50

swiftyme · 03-02-2012, 17:45

I'll crack the book open for a part number, thanks

FlyinBrick · 03-02-2012, 18:00

Check ebay for the Samsung Dongle, I bought mine for £14

XxBlaKOuTZxX · 04-02-2012, 10:53

I bought a dongle for my Samsung smart home cinema but i never use the apps as it quite slow and frankly sh*t. I use it for BD Live. My tv has wi-fi bulit in and its good for sharing files from my laptop but the same applies for the samsung apps on the tv. too slow and sh*t to use.

Netherlands · 05-02-2012, 22:11

I tried a random wi-fi dongle, but it didn't work. So I decided to buy the Samsung Dongle. I don't use it often, only sometimes to control the tv with my iPhone/iPad.

03-02-2012, 16:39	#1
swiftyme Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 753	Samsung smart tv questions Hi all. Just bought a 32" Samsung LED smart tv and was disappointed to see it isn't already wireless. Simple question really, will any wireless USB network device allow me to connect to my home network? If not, what will? Argos have a basic adapter at £14.99 or does it have to be the Samsung one? Cheers

03-02-2012, 17:26	#2
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by swiftyme Hi all. Just bought a 32" Samsung LED smart tv and was disappointed to see it isn't already wireless. Simple question really, will any wireless USB network device allow me to connect to my home network? If not, what will? Argos have a basic adapter at £14.99 or does it have to be the Samsung one? Cheers A TV isn't a PC, you can't install other drivers on it - so generally you have to use the exact manufacturers device.

03-02-2012, 17:29	#3
swiftyme Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 753	Right okay, I'll need to track one down then, cheers

03-02-2012, 17:29	#4
howardl Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,909	You have to have a Samsung dongle thingy as far as I know...around £40- £50

03-02-2012, 17:45	#5
swiftyme Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 753	I'll crack the book open for a part number, thanks

03-02-2012, 18:00	#6
FlyinBrick Guest Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,475	Check ebay for the Samsung Dongle, I bought mine for £14

04-02-2012, 10:53	#7
XxBlaKOuTZxX Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Edinburgh / Scotland Posts: 2,773	I bought a dongle for my Samsung smart home cinema but i never use the apps as it quite slow and frankly sht. I use it for BD Live. My tv has wi-fi bulit in and its good for sharing files from my laptop but the same applies for the samsung apps on the tv. too slow and sht to use.

05-02-2012, 22:11	#8
Netherlands Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Netherlands Posts: 397	I tried a random wi-fi dongle, but it didn't work. So I decided to buy the Samsung Dongle. I don't use it often, only sometimes to control the tv with my iPhone/iPad.

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