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A smart TV, sometimes referred to as connected TV, hybrid TV, or intelly ( of the words intelligent and telly), is a with integrated and interactive ' features. Smart TV is a between computers and sets and set-top boxes. Besides the traditional functions of television sets and provided through traditional, these devices can also provide, online, (OTT), as well as, and access.

Smart TV should not be confused with, or with. Refers to receiving television content over the Internet instead of traditional systems (terrestrial, cable and satellite) (although Internet itself is received by these methods). (IPTV) is one of the Internet television technology standards for use by television broadcasters. Is a term used for programs created by a wide variety of companies and individuals for broadcast on Internet TV. In smart TVs, the operating system is preloaded or is available through the set-top box. The or 'apps' can be preloaded into the device, or updated or installed on demand via an or, in a similar manner to how the apps are integrated in modern.

The technology that enables smart TVs is also incorporated in external devices such as set-top boxes and some players,,,,, and other network-connected interactive devices that utilize television-type display outputs. These devices allow viewers to find and play videos, movies, TV shows, photos and other content from the Web, cable or satellite TV channel, or from a local storage device. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Background [ ] In the early 1980s, 'intelligent' television receivers were introduced in Japan. The addition of an chip with memory and a character generator to a television receiver enabled Japanese viewers to receive a mix of programming and information transmitted over spare lines of the broadcast television signal. A patent was published in 1994 (and extended the following year) for an 'intelligent' television system, linked with data processing systems, by means of a digital or analog network. Apart from being linked to data networks, one key point is its ability to automatically download necessary software routines, according to a user's demand, and process their needs. The mass acceptance of digital television in late 2000s and early 2010s greatly improved smart TVs.

Major TV manufacturers have announced production of smart TVs only, for their middle-end to high-end TVs in 2015. Smart TVs are expected to become the dominant form of television by the late 2010s.

At the beginning of 2016, Nielsen reported that 29 percent of those with incomes over $75,000 a year had a smart TV. Definition [ ]. Smart TVs on display A smart TV device is either a television set with integrated Internet capabilities or a set-top box for television that offers more advanced computing ability and connectivity than a contemporary basic television set. Smart TVs may be thought of as an or the from a integrated within a television set unit, as such a smart TV often allows the user to install and run more advanced applications or based on a specific platform. Smart TVs run a complete or software providing a platform for application developers.

Smart TV platforms or middleware have a public (SDK) and/or (NDK) for apps so that third-party developers can develop applications for it, and an so that the end-users can install and uninstall apps themselves. The public SDK enables third-party companies and other interactive application developers to “write” applications once and see them that supports the smart TV platform or middleware architecture which it was written for, no matter who the hardware manufacturer is. Smart TVs deliver content (such as photos, movies and music) from other computers or network attached storage devices on a network using either a / media server or similar service program like or (NAS), or via. It also provides access to Internet-based services including traditional broadcast TV channels,, (VOD),, interactive advertising, personalisation, voting, games,, and other multimedia applications. Smart TV enables access to movies, shows, video games, apps and more.

Some of those apps include Netflix,, YouTube, and Amazon. Functions [ ] Smart TV devices also provide access to (either stored on an external or in ) and to interactive services and Internet applications, such as YouTube, many using (also known as HLS) adaptive streaming. Smart TV devices facilitate the curation of traditional content by combining information from the Internet with content from TV providers. Services offer users a means to track and receive reminders about shows or sporting events, as well as the ability to change channels for immediate viewing. Some devices feature additional interactive / technologies for and other with a Smart TV, with such as companion devices, spatial input like with, and even for for. Features [ ].

See also: Smart TV technology and software is still evolving, with both and already available. These can run applications (sometimes available via an 'app store' ), interactive on-demand media, personalized communications, and have social networking features. There are many Smart TV platforms used for individual purposes.

Smart TV owners desire the most successful platform possible for their Smart TV. For this reason, platforms are ranked from best to worst. HbbTV, provided by the Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV association, CE-HTML, part of Web4CE, OIPF, part of HbbTV, and Tru2way are framework platforms managed by technology businesses.,,, Frog,,, httvLink,,,, Mediaroom,, Opera TV,, Roku, RDK, which is Reference Development Kit, Smart TV Alliance, ToFu Media Platform,, and are framework platforms managed by individual companies.

Current Smart TV platforms used by vendors are,,,,,, Insigna, LG,,, Panasonic,, Samsung,,,,,,, and. Sony, Panasonic,,, and are some platforms ranked under the best Smart TV platforms.

Social networking [ ]. See also: Some smart TV platforms come prepackaged, or can be optionally extended, with social networking technology capabilities. The addition of social networking synchronization to smart TV and HTPC platforms may provide an interaction with both on-screen content and other viewers than is currently available to most televisions, while simultaneously providing a much more cinematic experience of the content than is currently available with most computers. Advertising [ ] Some smart TV platforms also support, with local advertising insertion and targeted advertising, and other advanced advertising features such as using and, enhanced TV for consumer and solutions for ad campaign effectiveness. The marketing and trading possibilities offered by Smart TVs are sometimes summarized by the term. Taken together, this data flow means that smart TVs can be and are used for of the owners. Even in sets that are not configured off-the-shelf to do so, default security measures are often weak and will allow hackers to easily break into the TV.

Security and privacy [ ] There is evidence that a smart TV is vulnerable to attacks. Some serious bugs have been discovered, and some successful attempts to run to get unauthorized access were documented on video. There is evidence that it is possible to gain to the device, install malicious software, access and modify configuration information for a, remotely access and modify files on TV and attached USB drives, access camera and microphone. There have also been concerns that may be able to remotely turn on the microphone on a smart TV and be able to eavesdrop on private conversations. Anticipating growing demand for an for a smart TV, some companies are already working with partners in digital TV field on the solution. At this writing it seems like there is only one antivirus for smart TVs available: 'Neptune', a cloud-based antimalware system developed by Ocean Blue Software in partnership with. However, antivirus company has joined forces with digital TV testing company Labwise to work on software to protect against potential attacks.

The privacy policy for Smart TVs has been called (a reference to and the dystopian world of constant surveillance he depicted in ), and compared to because of eavesdropping concerns. Hackers have misused Smart TV's abilities such as operating source codes for applications and its unsecured connection to the Internet. Passwords, IP address data, and credit card information can be accessed by hackers and even companies for advertisement. A company caught in the act is.

Fortunately, there are a number of ways to stop or prevent this, which are unsubscribing from Vizio, updating and installing firmware and latest patches, checking manual, features, and settings, using a smartphone device or computer in place of bank-related activities, downloading security apps, setting up individual networks, not using the camera, not checking messages, being cautious when browsing, using Smart TV strictly for entertainment and disconnecting from the Internet if it is not in use, and lastly contacting the manufacturer for help or further information. Reliability [ ] High-end Smart TVs stopped working for at least seven days after a software update. Application providers are rarely upgrading Smart TV apps to the latest version; for example, Netflix does not support older TV versions with new Netflix upgrades. Restriction of access [ ] Internet websites can block smart TV access to content at will, or tailor the content that will be received by each platform. -enabled devices were blocked by,,, and from accessing their Web content since the launch of Google TV in October 2010. Google TV devices were also blocked from accessing any programs offered by ’s subsidiaries.

Market share [ ] According to a report from research group NPD In-Stat, in 2012 only about 12 million U.S. Households had their Web-capable TVs connected to the Internet, although an estimated 25 million households owned a set with the built-in network capability. In-Stat predicted that by 2016, 100 million homes in North America and western Europe would be using television sets blending traditional programming with internet content. The number of households using television services has rapidly increased over the years. In 2015, 52% of U.S.

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