Are Smart TVs Worth It? Why Are They So Popular?

Nine out of the 10 best-selling TVs on Amazon are Smart TVs. But why are they so popular? Are they really better than... non-smart (dumb?) TVs?
In this video, we'll tell you what a smart TV is, what a smart TV is capable of, and showcase different reasons why they are so popular.
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If you decide you don't want a smart TV, we'll also talk about a few media players, like Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and more.
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[@kirkhuston7043]

I'm a 67 year old man and after watching this video, I still have no idea what a smart tv is or how it works!

[@siuuuu1839]

It can have youtube netflix etc.Something like a smartphone but a TV

[@sisekeloseluleko2234]

kirk huston really old man?

[@robertcollins7515]

Had noone to talk to. "Hey! I'll make a video."

[@randymoon881]

Smart tv comes with apps so you can stream from the internet for movies,tv shows and game’s,like you smart phone and tablet can do,I’m 63years old I got the amazon fire stick with this Device I can watch free new movies and tv shows eliminating the cable company

[@HiddenPalm]

DOnt pay attention this guy, hes like a con artist. Just connect your TV to your computer and you can find all the same exact services through browser. No need for a "smart tv". Its a gimmick for the ignorant.

[@mervinharrower4547]

This guy never gets down to the point.

[@lindahandley5267]

What was the point?

[@ihatetheinternetitsawesome3578]

@@lindahandley5267" are smart TVs worth it?"

[@Run187]

Because that woildeny make ten minutes+..

[@GonzoTehGreat]

Yeah I'm 3 mins in a still waiting for him to make his point. Horrible video review!

[@AmZeeel]

Easy steps to set up your Smart TV: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npbVq4NuabGNrpY

[@mh3371]

Well I thoroughly enjoyed this video presentation. I think the young man doing the video did a fabulous job and answered every question I had been having about making a choice between the smart TVs or the regular. I had noticed that it is almost impossible to find a regular or non smart TV anyway, so my concerns were answered perfectly. I did not think that it was too long-winded, as I needed all that info personally. So thank you very much for this video.

[@lindahandley5267]

@M H, I think he did a great job too...spoke clearly and concisely!

[@jonnno2439]

I have a "dumb" tv. I just run my computer into it to get online (it has both hdmi (3) and one vga connection, and even a scart connection for "older" games consoles etc.). And, in this way , I can also use keyboard and mouse to navigate.

[@Brendanvideos]

Appreciate the information! Never really knew anything about these tvs

[@PrettyFly4aWi-Fi]

Great info thanks :)

[@garymeadows3720]

Excellent presentation learned a lot from This guy. Just upgraded my WiFi to Fiber 400/400 so I Defiantly will go for A Smart TV. Living inThailand so I have a lot of Smart TV’s to choose from.

[@Starski43]

How long should I expect a modern tv to last? For many years I've been using an Apple TV box hooked up to a computer monitor that's made to last through many, many hours of use.

[@dJ.kNiGhT23]

I don't have Wi-Fi so I don't need no smart tv I'm good with the good old regular flat tv I don't want to have what others have I'm old school and I'll keep it that way humble and unique 😘

[@joshuamillard582]

I agree with you but the problem is already and will continue to become is its getting harder to find a dumb tv because most all your top of the line tv brands are just smart tvs only one or two of your lesser known tv brands still sell dumb TVs but they are old models they don't make new models of dumb tvs so in 5 or 10 years we might not be able to find a dumb tvs and most of your top of the line tv brands don't even offer TVs any smaller then a 24 inch anymore only your lesser Known tv brands offer 19 in tvs so in 5 or 10 years you might not be able to find a dumb TV or tvs any smaller then 24 inch so in 5 or 10 years if you need a new tv because your tv doesn't work anymore you might not be able to find a dumb tv

[@elainekrintzman5028]

Which smart TV is best for use overseas-Middle East and what extras-cables etc do I need to add? and do I need internet to use it? I'm thinking of something under 30 inches thx

[@carlestutusausmarrugat8889]

can you use the browser in a smart TV?

[@trewqpoiutl9774]

Still using my 2007 Panasonic vierra plasma TV..it has 4 hdmi ports.

[@evelynfisher7494]

You just answered my question. I have a smart tv in layway. Changing it for a roku player and not a smart tv. I like to look at regular tv. Don't want to be trying to be programing different channel when i want to look at regular tv. Thank you

[@mdh.3421]

Ever consider doing lower cost soundbar reviews? And go over how ARC works for the people that don’t know so they only need one remote. Thanks!

[@magalissantiago2817]

Awesome info, thx

[@antonio1681]

Nice different setup! I been a subscriber for a while, can you review the att data connect pass unlimited?

[@ReviewsOrg]

Antonio, thanks for chiming in. We love the feedback and also love hearing what our subscribers want us to review. We'll take a look and see if it fits within our plans. Thanks.

[@antonio1681]

@@ReviewsOrg okay

[@BobbyMacey]

The TCL with Roku is an amazing TV. I love the interface and rarely use my AppleTV anymore. I liked it so much that I purchased 2 of them for different areas of the house.

[@trewqpoiutl9774]

TCL are buggy..everyone regrets it.

[@ericcartman1425]

@@trewqpoiutl9774 I even regret it

[@manuelawells922]

@@ericcartman1425 why do you regret it?

[@manuelawells922]

b buggy???? What does that mean?

[@BobbyMacey]

@@manuelawells922 Buggy usually means that they are glitchy or don't function smoothly. Honestly, I've had the TCL Roku 4K for two years now and it's been the best TV I've ever had. Like I said, we have 2 of them and I've recommended this same TV to several others who have purchased. It's a great TV.

[@rextransformation7418]

I'm more concerned of why everything has to be connected. Prolly the next device that will be plugged in the internet will be the toilet. Crappy idea? Meh...

[@collcolin]

The whole idea of a smart tv is you don’t have to plug anything in

[@tonyt5218]

Its called the 'internet of things' otherwise known as the beast system... the reason everything is slowly being linked up is the proverbial frog in hot water experiment being brought into real life with the eventual goal of merging humans with technology (the beast system) and destroying their soul... its Biblical. There is a mark coming (probably gates quantum dot tattoo And some form of microchip) that will link you to the internet/beast system. I would advise everyone NOT to take that 'mark of the beast' (discussed in the book of Revelation) because anyome who takes it will be damned to Hell, scary stuff.

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

No pun intended 😂

[@sloebone7399]

I just bought a 55 inch 4K Roku TV for 300 bucks! TCL, Series 5, 2018 model. I have KZbin TV, I use Roku and it was $300! Yes it’s TCL, no it’s not the best TV on the market, but it gets the job done just fine. Plus, for $300 it’s basically disposable.

[@irisleong9688]

Hi I just started learning about Smart TVs. Is it worth buying a LG Oled tv 55inch or 65 inch TV. However they are so expensive. A 55 inch LG Oled is $3,395 and a 65 inch is about 4995. It should I just buy an ordinary LG tv 2020 model. Not too worried whether it is black black. Your comments please.

[@eventfulnonsense]

Does Smart TV only works with internet connection?

[@andreaszambi351]

Which TV brand is the best in(quality)?

[@sherp2u1]

Can a smart TV function like a regular TV, if you don't want to connect it on-line...?

[@ritchienavarro2920]

I have a tcl 32 inch roku tv and it works 100%.

[@lindiematebele9521]

I have got a smart tv but i warch KZbin only nothing more i don't know how to connect it or whatever you call it

[@othmenhaider1366]

super great presentation , helpful and useful posts .. keep up the good work buddy , many blessings !!

[@kimwilliams2778]

i have a smart tv but i also have a talk talk you view box which i dont plug in am i just better of with the smart tv alone

[@yvonnerenoult1819]

You mentioned a link to a sound bar in the description. Am I missing something? I don’t see it.

[@meya3226]

HELP!!!!!!!!!! Can I purchase a smart tv and not elect to use any apps? Would I need to download those apps to the smart tv, like Netflix, etc which I don't subscribe to? Sounds complicated if I need to stream specific shows or movies. Is there an extra cost for streaming apps each time from a smart tv. Is Wifi necessary or is it connect to a port on back of tv? I'm not tech savvy.

[@reeshdownes2357]

Can I record on smart tv

[@randymoon881]

Get a receiver then you will have all the ports you will need plus you get surround sound which is awesome

[@LeftyPencil]

Regardless of tv, if you get HDMI (or some adapters), you can change whatever system is used. Roku, firestick, chromecast, free to pick

[@teamjon3]

Can I get UTube Tv with a LG smart tv with out any other devices

[@maureengrindlay4914]

Smart tv

[@iHernandez620]

Make a video about Smart tv vs Roku tv

[@ericyoung3183]

Great take! Although, smart TVs equipped with pentonic chipsets are incredible and need to be regarded widely for their Wi-Fi 6E 5G connectivity.

[@HardyAuston]

Thank you

[@imalive4u169]

Actually converting your Smart TV into a Dumb TV depending upon what devices you have is Smart. For instance I have a video game console which I also use for streaming apps like Amazon Prime and watching Blu-ray and DVDs so I have it connected directly to my modem for fast internet connections. Therefore I don't need to use my Smart TV so I made it Dumb by disconnecting the internet. There is an advantage doing this for starters if I just want to watch local channels on Air when my TV is on no data is being used up because there is no internet running. People spend tons of money on cable/dish and internet when people could just have a subscription to a streaming service and they don't need the cable/dish as long as they have internet. And because my internet on my Smart TV is disabled if I wanted to watch local channels on TV it costs me nothing.

[@epicmeeple5635]

Why do I need a smart tv if I already use my tv with a ps4 and using streaming apps through that?

[@miilotheminer]

5:00 I plug my roku into my Xbox one's hdmi in

[@timbango2090]

My LG tv just broke after 12 years of having it on 24-7. Will a smart TV last as long?

[@alphaapple1375]

Does anyone know what I like about Smart TVs? They are all surprisingly lightweight, energy efficient, and convenient way of connecting to the Internet. I'd like to see a smart TV that is built on 5-nm-technology or lower with more CPU power, RAM, and digital storage.

[@uwekonnigsstaddt524]

AlphaApple Nice idea. The problem for the manufacturers is the price the customer has to pay. I’d like to see a super fast TV with its own built in web browser and UI keyboard. There are several websites I visit daily, loving to read many Op Ed, digital magazines, and the like. Is there an embedded video in it? Cool just click on it (keyboard/mouse), and off you go!!!. Due to fast developing technology on everything electronic, the manufacturers would have to take into account how many devices of “x,y,z” have to be sold before they’d become “so yesterday”, the consumer looking forward to what is next on the other side of the “techy” mountain. Just imagine a nice big, 4K TV, with its own OS/processor/RAM and user interface what includes Blue Tooth keyboard mouse? Super!!!

[@msm663]

Thank you . This answered a lot of questions for me!

[@markomihajlovic7480]

I am dissapointed. I had to download a different web browser (was looking for chrome but there are some crappy browsers only). There are no tabs, once an ad pops up and you try to return to the previous page you are 80% of the time stuck on the ad. Cheaper smart tvs lag and crash more often. I would want to see more criticism about smart tvs.

[@MrStephen182]

Smart TV's are just a way for TV makers to put up their prices of TVs (which are now getting cheaper) by making you pay for apps on them which they can stop you using on their TV's at any time they like in order to make you go out and buy a new TV from them. Better not fall for their tricks and buy an Apple TV box, Roku box, Google Chromecast etc to get your TV apps. You will get an much better user experience from those devices than you will from any smart TV. I hate Smart TV's and I love tech.

[@RockyTuxedoFBI]

Can I make a smart tv into a computer monitor?

[@artiomerikosian8306]

#would it be great if you can catch the wifi from ur own tv"$

[@steveleston6147]

nice video however you skipped over some ppl still use antenna like senior citizens? the man at costco told me that the $400. 43" samsung 4K smart I think U4000 it's like there entry level. that the wifi can't be turned off. I clicked on menu, settings, network there was a green checkmark next to wifi however it couldn't be unchecked like turning off wifi on a cell phone.we have wifi in the house, but don't have time to explain to a 95 year old how to change channels constantly. so is it true or false the smart part of the TV can't be turned off?would like to use it as an old fashioned regular dumb TV. thanks

[@rob5944]

All ok till they stop updates then it's usless...Thinking of renting next time.

[@snoopyboyblue]

One caveat to smart TV: Once the manufacturer decides to move on and end support for the OS, you're stuck with a device that is mostly broken. I've got 3 "smart tv's" in my house that have software that no longer functions. Buying a "dumb" tv with good picture and sound that can be made smart with a $30-$50 device that can be cheaply upgraded is the way to go. No matter how smart the tv is, the software (OS) will be dumb and obsolete at some point in the future.

[@missannebaron]

What does OS mean?

[@snoopyboyblue]

@@missannebaron It means "Operating System" In this case, the colorful screen with all of the tiles representing apps that you would launch to watch content. These OS's get abandoned when the electronics are too old to support newer versions, or sometimes, ignored when newer versions of the TV are available and it's just not profitable enough to get attention from the programmers. This is guaranteed to happen to every smart tv, some much faster than others.

[@snoopyboyblue]

Keep in mind, the TV will still function, but the extra features that you paid for in the "smart TV" premium will cease to be usable. You'll have a "dumb" tv that has software built in that doesn't do anything.

[@judetochukwuogbozor6355]

You have just presented the truth

[@oldfan1963]

So... I have to buy the "device" and pay for whatever crappy default programs it has to offer then pay some exorbitant premium to get 1 "feature" I really WANT? And how is this different from cable TV?

[@moonlightmelodrama]

A good example of a video that's 10 times longer than it needs to be. KZbin values longer videos. But should value videos that get to the ooint.

[@jamesmoon837]

Just buy a receiver it has all the input you need for games DVDs etc.

[@nycdrillzz.6359]

I just got a smart tv

[@sultancat2]

I work with smart tvs for a living, and in my opinion this review is too technical for laymen/end consumers, but everything said here is correct.

[@certifiedyaminspector-dadd6224]

I paid $130 for a non-smart hdtv and I paid just under $200 for a smart tv that was the same size and has a better picture. The smart tv was easily the better buy without question. Why buy a secondary device just to have "smart features" when you can get it all in one package?

[@ReviewsOrg]

Yeah, once you've had a smart TV with an interface that you like, it's a total game changer!

[@uwekonnigsstaddt524]

Reviews.org I purchased a Dell laptop and managed to get an LG reduced priced Smart TV at a cheaper price than buying the TV by itself. It is not a BIG 55 inch TV, but it is the “right” size due to the couch-to-TV distance “rule” (you could do a review in that, if it is interesting enough) in my living room. It has built in apps, 4 HDMI inputs, etc. It does the job quite well. I watched Netflix’s “Lost In Space” reimagined TV series (originally shot on 4K) and the image was incredible!!!. It is the sharpest image that has been displayed on this TV. I must confess that I purchased an Apple TV streaming device which interfaces quite nicely with my iPad/iPhone devices. I am thinking about getting a smart 4k with High Dynamic Range in the not too distant future, but this “cheap” LG TV is doing nicely. Thanks for the nice, short and sweet review (yes, just watched it 3 months later) on Smart TVs. Be well

[@lindaburkman8122]

@@ReviewsOrg 👍

[@LG123ABC]

@@ReviewsOrg Love my 75" 4k TCL Roku TV. I just wish it also had a built in UHD Blu ray player as well. No more separate boxes!

[@PangeaRedwood]

So smart Tv are like computers? Can I use smart Tv as a computer?

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Any electronic device that can read, write, store, and calculate information is basically a computer. Seriously though, yes, a Smart TV is indeed a computer.

[@hanlamhan1]

Hi DerekChan I wonder if you could tell me which tv that you had been using and it’s working like a computer ?

[@LuzCookeUSA]

Nice Information Sir good job

[@justingodley2720]

In addition to this, I have heard that Samsung BN59 - 01260A is an EXCELLENT match

[@davidsheets5494]

Never tells you about all the data collection they also do when using smart TV.

[@rcn9104]

Do you need Wi Fi to get the Apps

[@SpeedHomeAttack]

A simple *YES or NO* is all we need The video doesn't need to be 11 minutes long just to answer whether or not they're worth it/ better than regular tvs.

[@lindaeasley5606]

I don't need a smart tv .Just one that can be turned on and off and change channels. I still use the tv I bought in 2007

[@richieb4250]

What are legal implications that are beneficial and not beneficial to smart tv

[@catalino9819]

Why isn't anyone talking about the cancer warnings why is it such a hard answer to get? Is it just the Wi-Fi, is it the packaging, is the plastic, is it the fumes, is it only if they're cracked? All the Above? touching the remote? I'm trying to figure it out because I want my roomates to be safe thanx.

[@MyFungal]

If one has a smart tv does one still have to have a PC ??

[@NHWilderness]

I have a smart TV already but have never used it. I don't have cable TV I'm 7 telephone poles out in the woods and cable wanted to much money to run it to my house its like 7000.00 dollars so I have satellite (dish) and a satellite internet connection (wild blue) maybe AT&T now think it changed hands bit I have a data limit on my internet does roku and these other apps ur speaking of use up internet data? I don't watch half the channels on dish would much rather pick and choose what I watch

[@tracyr173]

Can I use my smart tv as a dumb tv? The reason I asked is because of all of the spying and tracking that smart tv does

[@gordon3178]

why does he keep saying you bumb tv my TV is a standard hd ready TV and has a scart socket for my VHS 2 HDMI for android box and Roku stick and dvd player a VGA socket which i have my laptop with broken screen attached to it 1 set of RCA connectors where i have a manual 4 into 1 RCA switch and a digital TV and analogue tuner and a for my analogue equipment and digital equipment and old game consoles and computers and my phone has a infa red port so i can switch between a universal app and roku app to control my items so my question is if smart tvs are so good then show or tell me one that can do all the stuff i mentioned if there isn't one the the are not smart are they i can do more things with my tv now then with a smart tv

[@PrettyFly4aWi-Fi]

DUH.

[@gadgetsbuzz7169]

definitely worth it :)

[@HiddenPalm]

All of those apps are actually websites like Pluto TV, PBS, Netflix, CW, Tubi, KZbin etc. So for the "smartest" TV, just connect your tv to your computer. Make sure you browser has uBlock Origin and Privacy Badger to avoid commercials and adware. And watch what ever you want with more control and without the middle man. You dont need Roku or Amazon or anything. Use your favorite open source browser. So is it worth getting a smart TV? No, not really. If you get one, and you connect your TV to your computer, you wont even ben using the "smart TV" services because it lacks the power of your browser. Kind of sad, this guy in the video isn't telling you all this. Makes you wonder if he's lying to you or if he's just not a real tech guy.

[@SamurottNetwork]

Or just get a Roku 😂

[@HiddenPalm]

@@SamurottNetwork Aye dios mio Jesse, siempre tarde a la fiesta.

[@evertonporter7887]

I have a smart TV for the living room and it saves me having to connect so many devices to it. For the bedroom TV I just connect my Nvidia Sheild to it and it gives me everything I need.

[@frankvizzi4617]

Scepter 55" Class 4K UHD LEDTV U515 CV-U $258.00. On Walmart Website.

[@flamechrome816]

this dude only sounds sponsored by smart tvs, good lord

[@jamesmoon837]

You forgot Prime Video which I like better than Netflix because it’s cheaper 9.05 a month

[@Ognastay]

This would only make sense if Apple were to replace their lithium ion batteries with graphene supercapacitors. And as far as I know, only Samsung is closest to roll out their phones with this technology.

[@garyhubbard3459]

🤔

[@MyFungal]

He could have made this earlier to understand for those that are not tech savy

[@Sean12231]

They actually just suck to me when i watch a video it just keeps on going ON AND OFF

[@user-daviddog]

I cant find a non smart tv

[@justin0528]

Welp I already have a ps4 Pro, laptop and chrome cast so I'm gonna go for dumb tv😂

[@AfifShahSadipSeven]

Pin point. Condense. Quality... make a content like that, not a low content with low quality. Watching this video I just wasted my time, understood nothing.

[@frankvizzi4617]

I don't want a smart TV. For Thing I don't want all those Apps. All I have to do is to buy a Stream device they are more reliable and secure you get updates just like your phone. You want Bluetooth get a Bluetooth transmitter for $15-$20.I want control of all my devices. A non-smart that is the way to go +++

[@e.m.-lw1dn]

I just use chromecast and cast what ever i want. No need for a smart tv.

[@jonky5]

Sorry. You tried to cover too much area. You talked about WAAAY too much stuff that I'm not concerned with.

[@Malunesj]

Not explain properly

[@greg6500]

Speaking to you from the future. Smart TVs suck, Smart everything sucks. It breaks more often, its all harder to repair and they can send updates through your wifi that can jsut brick your expensive stuff or randomly change it in frustrating ways that screw up your whole setup, If the company goes under or loses interest any server dependant features disappear and your gadget is now e-waste . My $3500 Sony TV used to be fine, it had an update, out of warranty BAM it randomly restarts itself now. Buy dumb products while you can, its too late for us this crap is the only option now! If you want to stream just get a Shield TV or something

[@mightyredstallion]

Does it really take 11 minutes to explain this? gtfo

[@ronaldvargas8815]

Mighty Red Stallion are you that impatient that you can’t listen for 11 minutes? You realize you can speed up the video in the settings.

[@PhillipLemmon]

@@ronaldvargas8815 people thought that having a longer vid meant that more people would watch your videos.... This has changed. The shorter the video the better. The 10 min mark is OPTIONAL watch time... Between 2-5 minutes is OPTIMAL. it's not about being patient it's about watch time. You're welcome.

[@anniemahrdt9059]

Now I am more confused.

[@MrBibi86]

*I'm surprised they still sell dumb TVs*

[@truth198]

wow wow that guy ads like three or four times the amount of words he needs to say anything and it takes him forever to say anything at all because you've got so many words in there that you can't figure out what the heck it is is he going to say something about what he's supposed to be talkin about or is he going to say something that talks about something that leads up to what he might supposed to be talkin about

[@theshadowman1398]

I hate smart TVs. Stop turning a display that is meant to display stuff that you plug in to it in to it's own mini computer. I have a computer for that. Also the operating systems on those things are god-awfully slow

[@oldfan1963]

Careers for the 21st Century! Become a Bullshit-Slinger

[@Jean-ni6of]

I don't know what anyone is talking about.

[@Mark-by6en]

Loves to hear himself talk. Clearly a shill for Best Buy and Amazon.

[@Steveharvey-r3v]

Buy a big screen dumb tv and buy a fire tv stick

[@ShampootheSpider2019]

I don’t recommending buying smart tv because it has errors and internet issues,updates didn’t come yet! My parents has it and the smart television shows errors,it was already connected to internet.don’t buy smart tv,ITS A WASTE OF CASH!

[@TiberiusRexXXI]

Poor delivery and explanation.

[@gdouramohamed402]

usless reveiw...

[@TheCarrShow]

Feminists are going to be so triggered by this video. Lol.

[@kenstickney8678]

Sorry but a good user interface is worth a lot more than than a smart TV. The Apple TV is so far superior to any smart TV user interface and you did not show anything a smart TV could do the Apple TV can’t do. You reasoning was about how many HDMI ports an older TV has, well my 5 year old TV has three and that is one more than I need with my Blue Ray plugged in.

[@user-cp3ju2fz4z]

Never have Apps, they are fucking violating everyone and people are too stupid to get that. That clip is stupid as hell and not professional at all. An Expert will tell you: - You choose all the time your own software - When connected you have always the control and the overview of what Data are there flowing and from which Program is the most important - always. - You do not have Internet when you can not move free in the internet, the stupid claim you would have internet is the one of a fool not an Expert. - You never let yourself forced to give your Data to something, someone - You always stay anonymous. smartTVs do violate this all, so never ever buy a smartTV.