The emergence of TV boxes has significantly expanded the capabilities of standard television models, freeing owners from the need to replace them. However, advanced users do not limit themselves to the primary purpose of the set-top boxes and often use them in tandem with a monitor. Moreover, the connection is made both to new models equipped with HDMI ports and to outdated ones.

Features of connecting a monitor and a TV box

In the first case, the procedure is no different from working with a television. In the second case, simply connecting the cable will not suffice. It will require the use of a special HDMI-VGA or HDMI-DVI adapter. One end connects to the set-top box, and the other to the monitor. However, the normal operation of such a setup cannot be guaranteed for several reasons, including the use of HDCP technology. Therefore, experienced set-top box users prefer to connect them to monitors using a signal converter.

In addition to new and old models of televisions and monitors, peripheral devices can also be connected to TV set-top boxes:

• mouse
• keyboard;
• gamepad.

USB ports are most commonly used for this. Another connection option is possible – via wireless interfaces: Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, which are present in almost all modern TV box models.