The main advantage of connecting TV to the Internet is access to watching a variety of movies at any time and on a big screen. For good playback quality, you need to choose the right connection method. If you have an older TV model, you can only connect using a computer and use the TV as a monitor. If you have a newer model, it has connectors for direct connection to the Internet.

ConnectionDirectly via Ethernet

If your TV has an Ethernet port, you can connect it using an Ethernet cable to your modem or router. Setting up your Internet connection will most often be automatic, Otherwise, you need to enter the connection parameters manually. The setup procedure may vary depending on your TV model:

1. Find the "Network" tab in the TV menu.
2. Select "Network settings", connection type "Cable".
3. Find the item "IP address settings".
4. Select the tab "Manual IP address setup 5. Enter all the basic network parameters.
6. After checking the connection, you will have access to the Internet.

ConnectionWi-FiThe newest TVs have a wireless connection. You can also use it to connect Wi-Fi adapter via USB port. You just need to enter your password for your home wireless network. If problems arise, the manual setup procedure is as follows: 1. In the TV menu, find the "Network" tab. 2. Select "Network setup", connection type "Wireless". 3. Select the desired network in the list of available networks.
4. In the selected wireless network, find the item "IP address setup".
5. Select the "Manual IP address setup" tab. 6. Enter all the basic network parameters.
7. After checking the connection, you will have access to the Internet.

Connecting via a computer 

If your computer has an HDMI output on its video card, connect it to your TV using an HDMI cable, which will ensure the highest connection quality and the best picture display quality. You can also use DVI, VGA, or S-Video. DVI will provide better information transmission quality compared to VGA and S-Video. Since the Internet is configured on the computer, and the TV acts as a display, there shouldn't be any connection problems. 

Important! Due to the difference in formats between your TV and your computer, the image may appear compressed or stretched. You can adjust the aspect ratio on your TV (4:3, 16:9, or widescreen) to display content in better quality.

You can also use an Android TV set-top box to connect your TV to the Internet. BOX, which are equipped with a Wi-Fi adapter and will also turn your TV into a SMART TV!

Source: televizor-info