TV

Is your mission this year to make your home as smart as possible? If so, you’re not alone. Smart home devices aren’t only convenient, they can also be a necessity for people with disabilities, the elderly, and so on.  You’ve installed a smart doorbell, security system, and Google Home device. Now it’s time to focus …

The modern-day TV comes with multiple ports, making it easier to connect it to other devices and facilitate communication between them. However, most TV users rarely check their TV’s behind or sides (usually only at the time of installation). As a result, most of those ports behind the TV go unused. Many don’t know what …

You bought a brand-new LG TV, pulled it out of the box, and were getting ready to settle in and enjoy a flick with your family. You turn it on, and the ratios of your screen are clearly incorrect. You’ve come to the internet in search of answers, and lucky for you, you’ve come to …

Your kids are finally getting old enough to navigate your Samsung smart TV apps all on their own. While you were initially thrilled that they could put on Paw Patrol by themselves in the mornings, you’re beginning to worry that they might stumble across more mature content they shouldn’t see.  You don’t want to delete …

TVs are usually placed in central locations in people’s homes, making them vulnerable to unfortunate accidents. So, when TV shopping, it’s crucial to pay close attention to different TV models’ warranty policies. TV warranty policies vary widely between brands, with some brands offering wider coverage than others. Samsung TVs’ warranty policies cover a number of …

You just got a hefty bonus from work and have decided to splurge it on an envy-worthy audio setup for your Samsung TV. Many of the highest-quality sound systems support HDMI ARC, so if you want to take full advantage of their functionality, it’s best to ensure your TV is HDMI ARC-compatible. You know that …

The HDMI interface has become a part of most digital media devices since 2002. It earned its spot on the leaderboard with its ability to transmit high-bandwidth audiovisual signals over a single cable. However, like other connectors, HDMI can develop faults. People have reported cases where their TV HDMI ports simply stopped working. There are …

Wired headphones are a thing of the past. They limit your movement, which is especially annoying when you want to connect them to your TV set. So, from here on out, wireless is the way to go.  You know there are a few Samsung TVs that can be connected to wireless headphones via Bluetooth, but …

Every time you’re in the middle of a TV show on your Samsung TV, the app randomly crashes. Frustrated, you try reopening the app to continue the episode, but the same thing happens only minutes later.  Your TV is fairly new, so there shouldn’t be anything wrong with the hardware or software that would cause …

Your family is asleep and it’s finally time to indulge in some TV time. You don’t want to wake them, so you decide it’s best to use some headphones.  You start looking at the back and sides of your TV, but cannot for the life of you find a headphone jack. Then you start to …

You’re in the process of setting up your smart TV  in your new home and cannot wait to start using it. When it’s time to connect it to your home’s new Wi-Fi router, you carefully insert the password, click Connect, and wait for it to establish a connection.  However, your TV only displays a message …

Twitch is a platform dedicated to live video game streaming, in addition to supporting music, cooking, talk shows, and other forms of creative content.  Twitch isn’t the only live-streaming platform for gamers and other creative professionals. But it is arguably the most popular. It is a conduit for users to share their content with millions …

A smart TV is primarily an entertainment device. It’s not meant for work or used as a workstation, even though it could manage that to an extent. Besides installing a host of streaming apps, games, and other services, smart TVs also let you browse the web. Web browsing, however, is not the most intuitive experience …

When color TV supplanted black-and-white televisions, the change was seismic. No pun intended, but the difference was day and night. After that, the industry made several efforts to modernize color TV displays. Some gimmicks, like three-dimensional viewing, were also thrown in. However, none has significantly impacted the space like HDR (high dynamic range) has. The …

While your new Samsung smart TV has decent built-in speakers, you’ve been wanting to create a custom sound setup that’s on par with the picture’s ultra-high resolution quality.  You check the back and side of the TV for an AUX port but find that there isn’t one. Additionally, you know that you could achieve a …

You’ve been trying to watch the latest episode of Wednesday on your Samsung TV for what seems like hours. But, every time the episode is about to reach a climax, your TV randomly turns off.  Confused, you turn it back on only to have it restart a few short minutes later.  The TV hasn’t exhibited …

Cable boxes, DVD players, and streaming devices are popular entertainment options for TV users today. However, free over-the-air TV hasn’t gone out of style completely.  I mean, who completely gives up a free option? So, cable packages are getting more expensive, and you’re not ready to renew your subscription. In this case, free over-the-air channels …

Nothing is quite as panic-inducing as a TV not turning on. You’ve pressed your Samsung TV’s power button and checked that the TV is plugged in about a million times, but the screen is still dark.  You don’t have the budget right now to purchase a replacement, so you’re really hoping this is only a …

Have you ever been watching something on your Samsung TV only to have the sound suddenly cut off? If so, you’re not alone.  Suddenly losing sound on your Samsung TV may be shocking, but there’s usually a simple reason behind it.  TV sound systems can cut out due to user error or a glitch in …

Longevity is the name of the game when it comes to electronics. We’re all trying to make our precious (and sometimes pricey) gadgets last as long as possible and make our investment well worth it.  So, you want to ensure that you’re turning off your Roku player and TV properly and allowing the software to …