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How can I tell whether my TV is a Smart TV or not? I have a flat screen and it has USB and HDMI connections.

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If you can't stream or browse for content on the internet, then it is not a Smart TV.

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I have only HDMI port on my TV and no USB port. Will it work?

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If you're asking about turning your TV into a smart TV, then yes it will. If you are asking about add-ons like the ChromeCast, you can if you have more than one HDMI port. Some add-ons may require a USB on your TV, but the ChromeCast does not.

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Where can I buy a remote control for a Samsung smart TV?

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Best Buy. Reasonable price and works perfectly. The name on the back is INSIGNIA and underneath that is written "remote for Samsung TV." It is difficult to get the actual replacement remote for your TV.

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What station should the TV be set to?

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Set the TV to the input source that you plugged a cable or device into.

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What mobile phones or tablets have HDMI connections? I thought most phones and tablets only have mini USB ports?

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I am not sure about HDMI connections but I know that new phones have USB c ports, and USB c ports allow video output. For instance, you are able to buy a USB c to HDMI adapter on Amazon and use that.

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How can I connect a Firestick to an HDMI converter to a DVD recorder?

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If you’re DVD converter has two HDMI ports then it doesn’t need a converter. Plus, the HDMI converter won’t work on a fire TV stick since the HDMI converter has to have a HDMI port to plug into the device you want to convert and the FireTV stick is plugged into a TV and then you can’t plug two HDMI cables together. So to sum it up, no you can’t.

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Will the sound come through the laptop or the TV? If I use Apple TV, does the sound come through the TV?

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The sound should come through the TV. For the Apple TV, the sound should come from the TV or whatever speakers are used.

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Can a Blu-ray player turn a TV into a smart TV?

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If it is capable of connecting to the internet and accessing programs like Netflix, YouTube, etc., then yes.

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Do I have to pay for the smart features (like Prime, Netflix, etc.)?

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Yes, you do have to pay for the features on your Smart TV.

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Do I need an antenna with the converter box?

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You will generally need a separate external antenna, either an indoor or outdoor model, in order to allow your tuner to receive digital TV signals.

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I have an old Samsung TV. All I want to do is turn the TV on and get Netflix. What is the easiest route?

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A Roku or Amazon Fire TV Stick would be quite simple if you just leave it on the Netflix channel.

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How do I turn my TV into a smart TV without WiFi? Can I use data off my phone?

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With a Chromecast, you can stream from your phone to the Chromecast. Things like YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime TV, and others should work. You will need at least a data connection through your phone provider, or you can stream downloaded content from your phone instead. Chromecast also features Screen Mirroring, which will display what is on your phone's screen.

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