A:AnswerYes, it worked fine for me. Just plug it into one of the available HDMI connectors. Using the remote you can select between the Fire stick, the built-in Chromecast, cable/ant, or any other input.
A:AnswerThis is not a smart TV, this tv has Google Chromecast built in which will let you pull up Netflix, Hulu, etc. on your phone or tablet and stream them to the TV.
A:AnswerI ordered this TV online today and got it shipped. They are not tricking you. The TV sold out online so it became "in-store only" if your store had any stock.
A:AnswerYes, Chromecast will connect to your hotspot. In fact I connect my chromecast to my phone's hotspot and then use the same phone to stream too the Chromecast.
A:AnswerYou should be able to program your carriers remote to use for changing channels. You may, or may not be able to turn it off and on or adjust sound. Contact your carrier, they will be able to tell you.