HGTV newb..The web browser - does it work like a pc so i can stream something from a website?
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Yes, it does. Without a USB wireless keyboard, it is a little difficult to use, but the answer is yes.
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"Smart" if your definition is JUST internet access but the tv is not capable of doing what I think is considered normal/usual performance, i.e. it is not able to give you any Adobe video. My latest example, NASA has on-line video feed from Int'l. Space Station cameras. I can view the feed on-line. The tv just gives me a black screen. The same problem occurred with a web-cam feed from a USFS camera. I like being able to view Netflix, etc. videos but it seems the tv is not really THAT "smart".
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Sure does...it's amazing! I load my amazon all the time....and have watched youtube. You cannot link Itunes to it as Samsung and Apple are, I guess, competitors, but if you want that option....you'll have to purchase a box at Bestbuy or other similar store...it's called an Apple box ($100) that you can plug it and then you can upload Itunes. Other than that, Yes to your question...again...I love it!
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The device does not have a browser and the unit does not have Amazon as one of it's streaming video options. So, you cannot stream video from Amazon. However, it does have a usb port on the front of the unit that will allow you to play anything that is plugged into it. So, there are ways to save the video to a flash drive and then plug the flash drive into the usb port on the wd live. That's what I do.
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Not that I know of maybe you have a friend with a sling box (cable or sat also needed on there end) I have live tv on my pc with one. That's the only way to get live tv with Internet. Some of thouse station will have some stuff on there sites. But that way kinda sucks. Hope this helps
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Amazon, Hulu and Netflix actually with a web browser. The apps work great, the browser so so.
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I tried win 7 profession and ubuntu, if the hd video is on the pc them it run fine, but if your streaming it won't play hd video well. I wanted just for streaming video from netflix, abc.com, nbc.com and youtube.com. Other than the OS and the browse there was no other intent purpose for it. if you going to use it for a web server this great but the video card on it is very poor, though, cpu is ok
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You do not buy a Television (Display) to emulate a PC, of course you do not have a web browser on a VISIO M701d-A3R. It is a Smart TV that has wireless and wired access to an Internet Modem/Router that has Gigabit speeds for streaming Video content that is accessed via Apps that each manufacturer determines by agreements with Internet providers. Visio has included the most popular Apps that users want and some others that access things like a weather channel, shopping, music access like Pandora. Before you buy any Smart TV you have to do research for each manufacturer to know the variety of Apps that they have agreements to enable them building (Programming) the APP that connects their product to the APP's server, every common APP (ie; Netflix) is customized for the electronic functionality of the device that you purchased. If you want an Internet browser just connect your IPAD, Desktop, Laptop to the appropriate VISIO input and have a go at doing your browsing, email and your streaming in one location.
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The Broadway HD-TV uses a web browser to access the TV application. This allows you to watch TV from multiple devices in spite of the platform that the devices use. You can use Windows, Apple, Android, UNIX, or any other platform that can go to a web page and use either HTML5 or a Flash Player that is a part of the web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Sufari, or the Android browsers. The instructions that accompany the Hauppauge Broadway-HD TV Tuner gives detailed information on how to set this up when you receive the device. Feel free to contact me at BobbieTheAngel@gmail.com if you require more assistance.Respectfully,Bobbie Angel The Broadway HD-TV uses a web browser to access the TV application. This allows you to watch TV from multiple devices in spite of the platform that the devices use. You can use Windows, Apple, Android, UNIX, or any other platform that can go to a web page and use either HTML5 or a Flash Player that is a part of the web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Sufari, or the Android browsers. The instructions that accompany the Hauppauge Broadway-HD TV Tuner gives detailed information on how to set this up when you receive the device. Feel free to contact me at... » Read More The Broadway HD-TV uses a web browser to access the TV application. This allows you to watch TV from multiple devices in spite of the platform that the devices use. You can use Windows, Apple, Android, UNIX, or any other platform that can go to a web page and use either HTML5 or a Flash Player that is a part of the web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Sufari, or the Android browsers. The instructions that accompany the Hauppauge Broadway-HD TV Tuner gives detailed information on how to set this up when you receive the device. Feel free to contact me at BobbieTheAngel@gmail.com if you require more assistance.Respectfully,Bobbie Angel « Show Less
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Yes, you can surf the web, and it connected to our home wireless router almost immediately, very easy setup! but agree with other customers that it's best to use a wireless keyboard if you want to do alot of web surfing etc. my family all love this tv.
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Everyone else is correct. You can only stream movies using the installed apps. There is no browser use with this TV.
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Have had no issues. Wish the Web interface to control it worked better in android browsers, but it gets by. Would I recommend it, hard to say without knowing your needs. I you need functioning, easy, inexpensive video access to an area of your house. Yes I would. Happy you with my choice
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The Warpia StreamHD replaces the wire connection from your pc to your HD television. Everything that you see on your computer screen is seen on the TV wirelessly (videos, websites, games, - whatever you're looking at). So, if you have a 60" TV, you can use it as a 60" Wireless Monitor for you laptop or desktop. Chromecast uses your router's wifi signal and different apps used for entertainment - sort of like the "Roku" box or any Smart TV being able to receive wifi signals so you can watch Netflix, HULU, and other entertainment apps).
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I have not seen an app on the tv that just lets you input a website. It would be nice if they added one. That said,i have not used all of the apps provided, there may be a way to do it
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Yes you absolutely can (as long as you have internet connection- Wi-Fi or LAN). It is made to give your TV "smart tv" features. Picture it as your TV being converted into a tablet. You can check mail, all social media sites (FB, Instagram, Twitter, etc), stream movies and music or just browse and search. It has Google Chrome pre-loaded on it.
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not sure what you are asking here.if you mean could you use a streaming box from those services or a HTPC, jack it into the reciever and be golden, then 100% yesdoes it hook into the internet and stream those services itself, then no
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not sure what you are asking here. if you mean could you use a streaming box from those services or a HTPC, jack it into the reciever and be golden, then 100% yes does it hook into the internet and stream those services itself, then no
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With the new GUI, it is now required. You can access it with FF, but the streams don't work right- or at all depending on settings and version. Chrome, on the hand, works perfectly. I wouldn't let the need for chrome deter your interest in this NVR- they really work awesome!
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I don't think so. There is only a limited menu of options to choose from. Netfix, Hulu, Etc. It seems like they are adding options as the TV automatically gets upgraded. You can't just enter a URL.