Can you connect this to a smart HDTV and watch local channels or is it only for old TV's?
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Yes you can. Be warned, though, your reception is only as good as your antenna.
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It will work on both to get local channels. Beware of the limitations of local channels. You may need an outside antenae if the local station is far from your location. I live in the mountains so I don't receive some of the signals my neighbors higher up the mountain receive.
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your smart HDTV will get local channels once you connect an antenna. The converter box is for old TVs. Get a magnovox or phillips antenna.
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It can be used for both as long as the older TV is digital ready. I got rid of cable two years ago. The reception on the smart TV obviously will not perform at 1080P but if you get enough channels in your particular area you will be satisfied.
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No that I'm aware off. There are some Samsung apps for their SmartTVs. You should check their site.
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If it's an older digital TV and has HDMI connections, it should work. But not with an older analog. This device only connects through an HDMI cable.
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It has a button which takes you to Smart Hub but it is named "Internet TV"! and it works fine for me.Hope i answered your question.
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I agree. All the new receivers require HDMI connections. If your TV does not have an HDMI connection for TV input then it will not work. The older TV's had the component cables (Red, Blue and Green).
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No, won't work with smart, HD, or any other type of digital TV. It only works with older analog types as there is only two jacks coming from the unit. One is audio and the other video.
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Hi Klondyke do have analog video/audio out (3 colored plugs) in which it will work properly on you older TV. -Ely
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HDTV tvs allow you to watch all HD channels as well as the regular tv channels i.e. channel 2, 4, 7, 9 and 13 which are local broadcast channels. Hope this is helpful.
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I am not sure , what you mean - this is not a smart TV- if you need a TV for watching TV only, then, you may want to buy a "smart TV"
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It has A/V output - composite video plus analog audio. If your TV has the red/white/yellow RCA jack input, it will work. Obviously, the image will only be as high a resolution as your set is capable (probably 480I) but it will work quite well. I don't know about playing local content. Probably not, or they would tout that feature. It seems most of these boxes anymore are just for streaming - manufacturers either assume nobody wants to watch their own movies anymore, or, more likely, the idea is to steer you toward (preferably PPV or subscription) streaming services.
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we have a Samsung tv..not sure if it is a "smart" one...just unplugged old dvd player, and plugged this one in,,,no problem..
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Yes. If this is the 3d smart tv, then yes. you can also connect your tv to the local area network in your house and use an android ap on your android smartphone which provides the same features.
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I have an HDMI cable if I want to see the pictures on the TV. I don't have a smart TV. The wifi is so simple to use that if your TV is wifi capable it most likely will work.
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If your TV is Digital which most of them are, then you only need to connect the antenna in the back of the TV on the "antenna in" outlet and then with your remote perform a channel scan. If you have the old kind of (TV's not digital ) then you will need a digital converter box
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Yes, u can buy optical cable to do it. If ur tv is old and does not support hdmi arc, you still cannot use hdmi ports.
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You should be. I have it connected to my LG LED tv. Can't see how would it be different for a smart tv
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Yes, this unit will allow you to receive local programming. My only complaint (and it may be just my location in Columbus, OH) is that I'm not able to get a signal for any local channels while my car is in motion--- there is actually just one channel that is viewable while in motion and I believe it is transmitted over an ATSC signal. All of the local channels however are viewable when my car is stopped.