{"id":509,"date":"2022-11-30T16:27:43","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T16:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reliant.co.uk\/blog\/?p=509"},"modified":"2026-04-09T11:28:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T10:28:11","slug":"what-is-a-smart-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reliant.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-a-smart-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Smart TV?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>What is a Smart TV?<\/h2>\n<p>Smart TVs have revolutionised how we watch and enjoy our favourite shows, movies and sports. But what is a smart TV, exactly? And what can it do? In this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliant.co.uk\/blog\/\">blog<\/a> post, we&#8217;ll answer all those questions and more. So keep reading to learn all about smart TVs, including the latest and greatest models available to buy here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliant.co.uk\/\">Reliant<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"\/televisions\">smart TV<\/a> is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliant.co.uk\/televisions\">television<\/a> designed to connect to the internet through your Wi-Fi or an ethernet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliant.co.uk\/tv-accessories\/cables-and-accessories\">cable<\/a> and provides advanced features that go well beyond a traditional TV. Smart TVs let you access an array of online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliant.co.uk\/blog\/best-4k-content-to-enjoy-with-your-new-tv\/\">content<\/a> and services, including streaming video and music, social networking, and other internet-based applications. They also typically come with built-in apps that offer access to popular streaming services such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliant.co.uk\/blog\/does-netflix-have-4k-content\/\">Netflix<\/a>, Disney+, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliant.co.uk\/blog\/does-amazon-prime-video-have-4k-content\/\">Amazon<\/a> Prime Video.<\/p>\n<p>Smart TVs generally offer a more user-friendly interface than traditional TVs, based on their proprietary operating systems or common platforms, like Android or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliant.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-the-webos-operating-system-on-lg-tvs\/\">WebOS<\/a>. This makes navigating between different apps and services quick and easy. While all smart TVs offer basic features and functionality, a wide range of options are available on the market, from budget-friendly <a href=\"\/televisions\/hd-ready-tvs\">HD-ready TVs<\/a> to high-end <a href=\"\/televisions\/8k-tvs\">8K TVs<\/a> with all the bells and whistles. Ultimately, the best smart TV for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences.<\/p>\n<h2>What Can a Smart TV do?<\/h2>\n<p>The features of a smart TV will vary from model to model. Many manufacturers will have their own all-singing, all-dancing features that are exclusive to their TVs. However, most smart TVs nowadays come with a range of basic features you can expect to find across all makes and models. Let&#8217;s take a closer look at some of the most popular smart TV features and some of the more advanced options you might also find.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Smart TV Features<\/h2>\n<p>Most modern smart TVs, regardless of their make, model, size or price, boast the following features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Online streaming<\/strong> \u2013 Watch your favourite content from pre-installed apps like BBC iPlayer and NOW TV.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Web browsing<\/strong> \u2013 Many smart TVs have an inbuilt web browser to access webpages and watch videos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch YouTube<\/strong> \u2013 Most smart TVs give you quick and seamless access to watch YouTube videos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take control<\/strong> \u2013 All-in-one remotes and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliant.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-voice-control-on-a-tv\/\">voice<\/a> assistants mean you can easily control a smart TV.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Screen casting<\/strong> \u2013 Smart TVs let you directly cast content from your mobile or laptop onto your TV screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Advanced Smart TV Features<\/h2>\n<p>With so many similar features and technology evolving at pace, choosing the best smart TV for you can often come down to personal preference. Maybe you prefer the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliant.co.uk\/blog\/how-can-ai-improve-picture-quality-on-your-tv\/\">picture quality<\/a> of a particular model. Or perhaps you&#8217;re a diehard fan of a certain brand&#8217;s operating platform. But, if you&#8217;re still on the fence, you&#8217;ll need some points of difference to make up your mind. So allow us to help with a few standout performers.<\/p>\n<h3>LG 43UQ80006LB 43&#8243; Ultra HD Smart TV<\/h3>\n<p>The stunning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliant.co.uk\/lg-electronics\">LG<\/a> 43UQ80006LB 43&#8243; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliant.co.uk\/lg-electronics\/televisions\/filter\/category4kultrahdtvs_1\">Ultra HD Smart TV<\/a> delivers spectacular picture quality thanks to millions of self-lit pixels that produce perfect black, 100% fidelity, and infinite contrast. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliant.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-dolby-vision\/\">Dolby Vision<\/a> IQ intelligently adjusts picture settings based on the content genre and your surroundings, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliant.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-dolby-atmos\/\">Dolby Atmos<\/a> delivers multi-dimensional surround sound. All of which results in a viewing experience like no other.<\/p>\n<h3>Samsung QE55QN700BTXXU 55&#8243; Neo Qled 8K TV<\/h3>\n<p>The AI-optimised <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliant.co.uk\/samsung\">Samsung<\/a> QE65QN900ATXXU 65&#8243; Neo<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliant.co.uk\/samsung\/televisions\/filter\/categorysamsung8ktvs\"> QLED 8K TV<\/a> boasts plenty of high-tech features, especially for gamers. This ultra-slim TV packs in 33 million pixels and over a billion colours that are calibrated by Samsung&#8217;s Neo Quantum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliant.co.uk\/blog\/what-does-a-smart-tv-processor-do\/\">Processor<\/a> 8k Lite and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliant.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-smartthings-on-my-samsung-tv\/\">SmartThings<\/a> app. While the Motion Xcelerator Turbo, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and 3D Dolby Atmos surround sound make for fast, smooth and immersive gaming.<\/p>\n<h3>Samsung QE65LS03BAUXXU 65&#8243; The Frame Qled 4K TV<\/h3>\n<p>The Samsung QE65LS03BAUXXU 65&#8243; The Frame <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliant.co.uk\/samsung\/televisions\/filter\/category4kqledtvs\">Qled 4K TV<\/a> is unashamedly different. This TV features Samsung&#8217;s powerful AI-driven Quantum Processor 4K and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliant.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-quantum-dot-technology\/\">Quantum Dot<\/a> technology for incredible clarity and colour, but it&#8217;s The Frame&#8217;s good looks that set it apart. Because this glare-free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliant.co.uk\/televisions\/4k-ultra-hd-tvs\/4k-qled-tvs\">QLED TV<\/a> can be hung flush to the wall, complete with a customisable bezel, for you to enjoy up to 1,600 works of art when your TV is off.<\/p>\n<h2>Buying a Smart TV from Reliant is the Smart Choice<\/h2>\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t yet made the leap to smart TVs, a whole world of enhanced viewing, listening and gaming pleasure awaits. A smart TV is a smart investment, bringing you a bunch of innovative features, not to mention incredible visual and audio clarity, the like of which you simply won&#8217;t find on a non-smart (or &#8216;dumb&#8217;) TV. 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So keep reading to learn all about smart TVs, including the latest and greatest models available to buy here at Reliant.\r\n<h2>What is a smart TV?<\/h2>\r\nA <a href=\"\/smart-tvs\">smart TV<\/a> is a television designed to connect to the internet through your Wi-Fi or an ethernet cable and provides advanced features that go well beyond a traditional TV. Smart TVs let you access an array of online content and services, including streaming video and music, social networking, and other internet-based applications. They also typically come with built-in apps that offer access to popular streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video.\r\n\r\nSmart TVs generally offer a more user-friendly interface than traditional TVs, based on their proprietary operating systems or common platforms, like Android or WebOS. This makes navigating between different apps and services quick and easy. 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Maybe you prefer the picture quality of a particular model. Or perhaps you're a diehard fan of a certain brand's operating platform. But, if you're still on the fence, you'll need some points of difference to make up your mind. So allow us to help with a few standout performers.\r\n<h3>LG 43UQ80006LB 43\" Ultra HD Smart TV<\/h3>\r\nThe stunning <a href=\"\/lg-43uq80006lb-grey-1000011078\">LG 43UQ80006LB 43\" Ultra HD Smart TV<\/a> delivers spectacular picture quality thanks to millions of self-lit pixels that produce perfect black, 100% fidelity, and infinite contrast. Dolby Vision IQ intelligently adjusts picture settings based on the content genre and your surroundings, while Dolby Atmos delivers multi-dimensional surround sound. 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Because this glare-free QLED TV can be hung flush to the wall, complete with a customisable bezel, for you to enjoy up to 1,600 works of art when your TV is off.\r\n<h2>Buying a smart TV from Reliant is the smart choice<\/h2>\r\nIf you haven't yet made the leap to smart TVs, a whole world of enhanced viewing, listening and gaming pleasure awaits. A smart TV is a smart investment, bringing you a bunch of innovative features, not to mention incredible visual and audio clarity, the like of which you simply won't find on a non-smart (or 'dumb') TV. So why not browse our selection of top-quality smart TVs from the best brands at the best prices today?\r\n\r\nFor more information about our smart TVs or help with your order, please don't hesitate to contact the Reliant customer service team on 0330 0577142.","_et_gb_content_width":"1000","footnotes":""},"categories":[7,9],"tags":[68],"class_list":["post-509","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-features","category-televisions","tag-smartthings"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What is a Smart TV? | RELIANT Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What is a smart TV exactly, and what can it do? 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