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Are you unlocking the full potential of your Smart TV? With technology constantly changing, there might be a lot more to Smart TVs than initially thought.
Beyond the well-known TV & Film streaming services, like Netflix and Amazon Prime, which our previous blog explores, Smart TVs give access to hundreds of other amazing apps, from music apps to Gaming and Social Media Apps.
Here’s a quick look at what you might be missing out on.
Super Sounds
Gone are the days where we reluctantly listen to our on-demand music through poor-quality speakers, desperate for the quality we all but take for granted today. With Smart TVs, you can access popular music streaming apps like Spotify or YouTube and blast your favourite songs at high-quality.
Spotify
Spotify is currently the king of online music streaming, with over 40 million monthly subscribers. Using WiFi, you can connect your phone, laptop, or tablet to the Smart TV to control the Spotify App through any device.
YouTube
With YouTube, not only can you listen to your favourite songs, but you can also watch the music videos that go with them. As well as music, YouTube offers a vast array of other video entertainment from entertaining vloggers, funny compilations, to educational tutorials.
Great Gaming
Bored and there’s nothing to watch on TV? Don’t worry – you can use your Smart TV gaming app to turn your day around.
PlayStation Now
PlayStation Now is one of the most popular apps available on Smart TVs. It works on a subscription basis and gives the user access to PlayStation games on-demand without the hassle of going out and purchasing them. Simply choose any of the games available on the app and let the streaming commence.
Samsung Smart TV GAMES
A great thing about the Samsung App is that you don’t have to waste your time setting up consoles or game controllers. Exciting games for all ages are waiting to be played at the click of a button. Powered by your remote control, yet also compatible with other controllers – including Xbox and PlayStation – Samsung games are a brilliant way to keep up to date in the world of gaming.
Social Media Apps
As Smart TVs have a ‘Web Search’ option, you can access any site required. However, using the social media apps rather than the web creates a better experience as they work faster and look better on your screen.
Facebook users spend on average over 15 hours a month on the social networking site. So why not mix things up and use your Smart TV Facebook app to share posts and communicate with friends, instead of constantly looking down at a phone screen?
Keep up-to-date with friends and family or be the first to hear breaking news and the latest in entertainment, sports and politics with the Twitter App.
Catch-Up & Live stream
With our busy lives, it’s often hard to keep up with the schedule set on the TV Guide. This has drawn many of us away from watching live TV, catching up instead with our favourite programmes when we have time later.
ITV Hub
The ITV Hub app features programmes such as Love Island, Celebrity Juice, and Emmerdale from imports across ITV, ITV2, ITVBe, ITV3, ITV4 and CITV. It also allows you to stream programmes live or catch up on shows you’ve missed through their on-demand services.
BBC iPlayer
Watch your favourite sports live through the internet or select from a variety of genres including drama, documentaries and entertainment with the BBC iPlayer app. The ‘My Programmes’ section of the app allows users to easily pick up where they left off with their favourite shows.
Our Selection
Here are a few Smart TVs we recommend for getting access to all of the above.
40 Panasonic TX40AS640B Full HD 1080p Digital Smart 3D LED TV
This spectacular Smart TV lets you enjoy all the latest in entertainment. The 3D screen and TouchPad remote make it even easier to find your favourite content, so you can keep the whole family entertained.
55 Sony KD55X8505BBU 4k Ultra HD Freeview HD Smart 3D LED TV
Offering 4K TV technology, this beautiful and affordable Sony TV is future-ready and has almost unmatched picture quality. It also boasts a built-in camera, which makes it great for using the Skype app to keep in touch with loved ones.
70 Samsung UE70KU6000 4k Ultra HD Freeview HD Smart LED HDR TV
This 4K Smart TV with HDR has a Smart Hub home screen, allowing you to quickly and easily access smart content.
You can find all of the above, plus much more on our website. For any further queries, our friendly and expert advisers are more than happy to help you find the Smart TV of your dreams. Contact us today.
