How to turn a standard TV into a Smart TV

[mmyoung]

I have a Samsung digital TV but its not a smart TV how can I convert this TV into a Smart TV so I can access lovefilm, netflix and on demand TV like iplayer and channel 4od. I dont have a internet connection near my TV so will need to be wifi if possible ?

Cheers
Dave

 

[MARK]

Could look into a media system or a Android G-box midnight....

 

[Analoguesat]

Something like a Roku and 2 internet smart Homeplugs?

 

[sonic1]

PS3 is the best option.

 

[Llew]

Raspberry pi + XBMC. Cheap and cheerful.

 

[Archived-1]

Connect a pc/laptop to the tv and then use xbmc for pc/laptop, then read up on plugins :-)
http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=HOW-TO:Install_XBMC_for_Windows

 

[mmyoung]

Could look into a media system or a Android G-box midnight....

Thanks for the info guys Im intrigued by the Android G-Box does this give me anything extra with having a Android phone ?

 

[smoggy07]

Thanks for the info guys Im intrigued by the Android G-Box does this give me anything extra with having a Android phone ?

In truth you'll get less android on your TV than phone as it won`t call or text but there maybe droid apps for the phone to control the TV

You can buy an android TV USB type stick with remote for around £10 that you plug into a spare HDMI slot on the TV or a Now TV box for £10 but as mentioned above, XBMC is the way forward, I'm playing with it at the moment and its great

 

[MARK]

Thanks for the info guys Im intrigued by the Android G-Box does this give me anything extra with having a Android phone ?

 

[pgh13]

Raspberry pi + XBMC. Cheap and cheerful.

Seconded! With WiFi dongle and there's an app to use your Android phone as remote control