What is a smart TV, and which one should you choose?

The biggest benefit of a smart TV is that you can watch endless films, series, catch‑up TV programmes, sport and documentaries outside of regular television programming. Via services like Netflix, Videoland and HBO Max you can watch a film whenever you want or binge an entire season of a gripping series in one go. You can also browse the internet, video chat and listen to music online. Another advantage is that you can connect other devices to the smart TV – your tablet or smartphone, for example.

The difference between a regular TV and a smart TV is that a regular TV isn’t connected to the internet. So, on a regular TV you can’t download apps or watch streaming services such as Netflix. Fortunately, you can turn your regular TV into a smart TV. You’ll need an extra device for this: a Google Chromecast. Connect the Google Chromecast to your TV via the HDMI port and you can start streaming (casting) from your smartphone or tablet. You can even stream films and series in 4K quality from your phone. In addition, there are hundreds of Android and iPhone apps to choose from. You can control the Chromecast with your voice, remote control, smartphone or tablet.