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UNIVERSAL MEDIA SERVER VIZIO TV WITH CHROMECAST HOW TO
UNIVERSAL MEDIA SERVER VIZIO TV WITH CHROMECAST SERIES

UNIVERSAL MEDIA SERVER VIZIO TV WITH CHROMECAST HOW TO

Maybe I’m misunderstanding something, but this seems to be the case when in the app bar, the box that says add apps, there is a video how to select apps on your phone and tell the TV to stream that data. So until I investigate some more, why would I want to cast apps from my iPhone or iPad? I already have a 4k capable Roku and Apple TV boxes connected, so I see no need to introduce a mobile device to stream apps from them to my tv. It does have a set of apps that come on it, including Netflix, Prime Video, and others.īut if I understand it correctly, instead Chromecast expects you to cast apps not installed on it by default, from your mobile device? ( ). In the case of Vizio, if you have a model with Vizio Internet Apps Plus, this maybe the case ( ), but if you a have model 2018 or newer modell with Chromecast built in, this does not appear to be the case. When I went to buy my Vizio 65” 4k, the salesman at Costco said that because it has a built in hub, that this is the equivalent to Roku or Apple TV. Which brings up the next question- Cat 7 or 8 Ethernet cable- Can both do 4k?Īpp capabilities of Smart TVs- Chromecast on Vizio

UNIVERSAL MEDIA SERVER VIZIO TV WITH CHROMECAST SERIES

I think this Vizio P Series TV will connect wirelessly to my router, but the question is for 4k, is an ethernet cable better? I believe wired is faster. And wondering will my current router provide a 4k signal? It should, it’s not that old. Will this give me a 4K signal? The answer appears to be yes. Sling TV or Hulu Live will be in my future.Ĭonnecting smart TV to internet without a cable box? I’ve just thought of something! My smart TV has channels that it can download, but how do I connect it to the internet without the cable box? I’m assuming I need to run an Ethernet cable from the router to the TV.

Ya never know, right? ), one for Apple TV, and I’m hoping that the TV itself has all the channels I use with my Roku box, (Netflix, Prime Video, and acorn) so that will give me a spare. One to the TV for any future DVR provided by a cable company (for when I switch back. So since I am swapping out the TV, I’m going to swap out the component cable to be replaced by three 2.0 standard HDMI cables. I’ve found nothing that says Component Cables work for transmitting a 4k signal. But technically it’s not yet available for existing customers. Suddenlink (which I plan on dumping) is transitioning to a 4K DVR unit they are calling an Altice box. Amazon Video: What Is The Difference?Ĭlick to expand.What I have currently is 1080 TiVo (from Suddenlink) unit rated for 1080.

Here’s how and where you can watch the best 4K content Ultra HD Blu-ray: Everything you need to know

4K capable Apple TV (may be required to access Apple content other than channels found on all devices).

4K Roku (unlikely because new TVs can access most, if not all of the channels found on Roku).

4K capable HDMI cables (required to feed your TV from devices).

More? I’m sure this is not a comprehensive list.

Suddenlink (Altice One- still investigating this).

Netflix (found as a channel on most devices).

I just hope Vizio holds up as well as Sony and Samsung.Ģ019- Where are you going to find 4K content for your new 4K TV? One thing about this new TV, the picture is awesome. I have one or two movies/TV shows I purchased there. There are some curves, but I ran this cable though sections of 3” plastic plumbing pipe to hopefully make pulling it out easier.Īs this is a “smart” TV, I’ve already determined I can retire my Roku box, but my impression is that I will need to keep Apple TV box, unless Apple TV can be pulled up as a channel. One other task is pulling the component cable out of the wall to be replaced by 4K HDMI cables. Big furniture these days is hard to sell, period. Sadly, we have an old, but in great shape, Ethan Allen armoire where the current 35” TV sits, but it can’t accommodate the larger TV, so that piece may end up in our walk-in closet or gasp, sell it if we can. The other consideration is should I, can I use the old mounting bracket with the new TV, but we will need a new bracket in any case as this TV will now reside in our bedroom. This TV is larger, but possibly the same weight or lighter as the new TVs are thinner. If you are not familiar, a bracket is secured to the wall with a cradle, and a bracket secured to the TV that can just be lowered into the cradle. It involves standing on ladders, although our short ladders should work.ĭuring a remodel project, I have taken it down before with 2 people and it was not overly difficult. I’m currently thinking about the best way to get a 55” TV mounted over the fireplace down, and replace it with a 65” 4K TV with the help of my wife.