“I am thinking about buying a smart TV. Do I have to have Wi-Fi in my home in order for that TV to work?”
Answer This Question
1-5 of 5 Answers
Smart TVs use the internet to connect you to such sources as Netflix and Amazon Prime, so you do need internet access. If you have access, but no wi fi, you can still connect a smart TV directly to your internet router via a cable to use the "smart" features; no wi-fi needed. However, going wireless with "wi fi" gives you much more freedom of placement.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No bit the smart functions will not work unless you have it hooked up to the Internet somehow. Otherwise it's like a regular flat screen TV.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No but you won't be able to use the apps on the tv and you will need a hd antenna to pick up broadcast channels you can also use a dvd or blu ray player or cable box so you can watch tv.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, Wi-Fi is needed to get full use of the TV.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Depending on the TV you may be able to connect directly via USB or HDMI cables instead of WiFi to take advantage of the Smart TV functionality. I assume that is what you meant by the TV working.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.