Smart TV

Franglais · 18-11-2012, 17:34

Do these sets have BBC iPlayer in them? Sorry I hardly know anything about Smart TVs except I think it needs to be connected to the Internet?

My TV's on it's last legs so beginning to look around for a 32" variety.

mooghead · 18-11-2012, 18:33

Most do, depends on the manufacturer. My Sony does and for what its worth iplayer is the ONLY smart feature I ever use, youtube is ok but all the other stuff is a waste of time.

Stuart_h · 18-11-2012, 20:27

I have a samsung smart TV and because of that we have now cancelled sky and subscribed to netflix and lovefilm

samsung seem to be the leaders in the smart side of TV - although ITV player is a little dubious on some models....

add a cheap wireless keyboard and mouse and its quite a ueable web browser too

Peter the Great · 18-11-2012, 21:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart_h

I have a samsung smart TV and because of that we have now cancelled sky and subscribed to netflix and lovefilm

samsung seem to be the leaders in the smart side of TV - although ITV player is a little dubious on some models....

add a cheap wireless keyboard and mouse and its quite a ueable web browser too

It's just a shame that Netflix is not available on certain models with mine being one of them.

Stuart_h · 18-11-2012, 22:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter the Great

It's just a shame that Netflix is not available on certain models with mine being one of them.

i have a smart TV - ITV Player available but doesnt work
also a smart BD/Freeview+ - ITV Player not available

both have Netflix (which ive managed to point to the *cough* USA version

)

it seems strange that Samsung are so close to having a good setup but cant seem to polish it completely .....

JamesBsheppard · 19-11-2012, 11:31

I Have a Panasonic with BBC I Player which works well, with very good picture quality when in HD mode

David (2) · 19-11-2012, 20:51

i do have a couple of catch up options on my freesat box, and a few more on my Bluray player (none on the tv), but tbh, i use the PC for all the Smart stuff. The tv and PC are linked together using an HDMI cord. I also have a wireless keyboard with built in trackpad for "remote control" of the PC. As its PC based I dont see any such issues with certain things not working on certain devices,+ the advantage of proper web browsing on the tv.

Stuart_h · 20-11-2012, 00:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by David (2)

i do have a couple of catch up options on my freesat box, and a few more on my Bluray player (none on the tv), but tbh, i use the PC for all the Smart stuff. The tv and PC are linked together using an HDMI cord. I also have a wireless keyboard with built in trackpad for "remote control" of the PC. As its PC based I dont see any such issues with certain things not working on certain devices,+ the advantage of proper web browsing on the tv.

Netflix and iPlayer seem to play much better on the Samsung Smart app than they do on my Acer Revo (connected to the TV)........

mikebuk · 20-11-2012, 21:31

The BBC iPlayer on mine stalled ever since I got the set. The volume won't change and the picture freezes. I just watch it through Sky or BT.

18-11-2012, 17:34	#1
Franglais Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London UK Posts: 3,254	Smart TV Do these sets have BBC iPlayer in them? Sorry I hardly know anything about Smart TVs except I think it needs to be connected to the Internet? My TV's on it's last legs so beginning to look around for a 32" variety.

18-11-2012, 18:33	#2
mooghead Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 572	Most do, depends on the manufacturer. My Sony does and for what its worth iplayer is the ONLY smart feature I ever use, youtube is ok but all the other stuff is a waste of time.

18-11-2012, 20:27	#3
Stuart_h Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,474	I have a samsung smart TV and because of that we have now cancelled sky and subscribed to netflix and lovefilm samsung seem to be the leaders in the smart side of TV - although ITV player is a little dubious on some models.... add a cheap wireless keyboard and mouse and its quite a ueable web browser too

18-11-2012, 21:42	#4
Peter the Great Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,078	Quote: Originally Posted by Stuart_h I have a samsung smart TV and because of that we have now cancelled sky and subscribed to netflix and lovefilm samsung seem to be the leaders in the smart side of TV - although ITV player is a little dubious on some models.... add a cheap wireless keyboard and mouse and its quite a ueable web browser too It's just a shame that Netflix is not available on certain models with mine being one of them.

18-11-2012, 22:01	#5
Stuart_h Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,474	Quote: Originally Posted by Peter the Great It's just a shame that Netflix is not available on certain models with mine being one of them. i have a smart TV - ITV Player available but doesnt work also a smart BD/Freeview+ - ITV Player not available both have Netflix (which ive managed to point to the cough USA version ) it seems strange that Samsung are so close to having a good setup but cant seem to polish it completely .....

19-11-2012, 11:31	#6
JamesBsheppard Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Abertillery South Wales Posts: 338	I Have a Panasonic with BBC I Player which works well, with very good picture quality when in HD mode

19-11-2012, 20:51	#7
David (2) Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: S.West England. Posts: 18,037	i do have a couple of catch up options on my freesat box, and a few more on my Bluray player (none on the tv), but tbh, i use the PC for all the Smart stuff. The tv and PC are linked together using an HDMI cord. I also have a wireless keyboard with built in trackpad for "remote control" of the PC. As its PC based I dont see any such issues with certain things not working on certain devices,+ the advantage of proper web browsing on the tv.

20-11-2012, 00:19	#8
Stuart_h Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,474	Quote: Originally Posted by David (2) i do have a couple of catch up options on my freesat box, and a few more on my Bluray player (none on the tv), but tbh, i use the PC for all the Smart stuff. The tv and PC are linked together using an HDMI cord. I also have a wireless keyboard with built in trackpad for "remote control" of the PC. As its PC based I dont see any such issues with certain things not working on certain devices,+ the advantage of proper web browsing on the tv. Netflix and iPlayer seem to play much better on the Samsung Smart app than they do on my Acer Revo (connected to the TV)........

20-11-2012, 21:31	#9
mikebuk Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Blackpool, England Posts: 8,618	The BBC iPlayer on mine stalled ever since I got the set. The volume won't change and the picture freezes. I just watch it through Sky or BT.

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