A smart TV has long become an integral part of modern life. Providing the user with Internet access, along with all the resulting possibilities, it has become a kind of home entertainment center. However, the high cost of such TV models has not yet allowed them to replace regular televisions on the market. Especially since, with the presence of a smart box, they easily acquire the main features of smart panels.

How to expand the capabilities of your TV with a set-top box

A TV box is a full-fledged mini-computer with an Android or Windows operating system. By connecting it to the TV with an HDMI cable, you get access to the internet. At the same time, the device itself is usually connected to the network via Wi-Fi.

Using a set-top box will help turn a regular monitor into a smart TV. It is connected via HDMI, if available, or through a specialized converter.

However, when purchasing a set-top box for an old TV, you should not expect a premium device to provide picture quality comparable to modern AMOLED screens. This belief is mistaken because the way the image is displayed on the TV screen depends on the connection method. If your TV does not have an HDMI output and connects to the box via RCA (composite) cables, the signal will pass through a converter with a resolution of 640x480, and you will not be able to adjust it. Therefore, buying a premium box often turns out to be a pointless expense, and you can limit yourself to a budget model.