“Do you need internet connection for this? Also - do you need internet connection to play 4k quality? (he has a lg smart tv). I'm getting this for my dad who lives in a rural area with no internet access.”
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No. You don't need an internet connection for this unit. The ethernet jack is for updating the firmware. When I hooked mine up, it already had the latest firmware. Just hook up the unit to the TV via an HDMI cable and you are all set to watch 4K, Blu-ray, DVDs, etc.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Player UBK80 requires internet connectivity for Firmware Update only to ensure the unit maintains functional integrity. ^Daphane
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