connecting tv to internet

reeree

we have an lg50pz250t tv, lve been told we need some sort of box similar in looks to a set top box to connect it to the internet so that we can get apps on it but l cant find anything about it on the net, does anyone know what it is, thanks in advance

macman

Not familiar with that LG model, but if your TV is internet enabled it will have an ethernet port. You need to connect that to your router.
If the TV has built in wi-fi. you can alternatively connect it that way.
The manual will give you the full details.

Tiexen

Looks like the TV is not "Smart" so you will need a "Box" what do you want to access - for the Internet a laptop is better, if you have a Wii, X-Box or Playstation that can be connected to your WiFi you can access things like Netflix, Iplayer through your TV.

penrhyn

Roku or Google TV box will do what I imagine you want, the model you list is not a smart TV.

reeree

penrhyn wrote: »

Roku or Google TV box will do what I imagine you want, the model you list is not a smart TV.

do you know if l would l be able to stream lovefilm with either of these boxes

flashg67

I currently use a small PC connected to my TV and have been looking at using an Android TV box but not bitten the bullet yet.
Try searching 'Android TV' or similar on ebay or Amazon for some ideas - basically it's a tablet without the screen...

penrhyn

Don't know, however you can Google it.
Sky have a £10 box that will stream Now TV.

skiptalker

reeree wrote: »

do you know if l would l be able to stream lovefilm with either of these boxes

nintendo wii connected wirelessly to your router,download lovefilm app in shopping channel of wii stream lovefilm on television thats what i do.

almillar

PS3 will stream Lovefilm, iPlayer, loads of others, in HD unlike the Wii, plus other stuff like play Blu-Rays, play games and stuff. Add the remote control for it too instead of using a controller if you want. Plenty around cheap second hand, I wouldn't want the 12GB one, get one with a proper hard drive.

tyllwyd

I've been looking at boxes like this - try searching 'google tv' 'smart tv box' 'android tv'. There are lots of different boxes which do slightly different things - make sure that the one that you choose says that it has a lovefilm app.

As people have said, you an also do this through the PS3 or Xbox360, or another option is to look for a smart Blu-ray player.