everyone knows how to use a tv to watchtheir favorite tv shows and movies, right? well, a whole new generation ofinternet-connected smart tvs lets you watch free content from a wholenew source, the web. hi, there. i'm veronica belmont, and i'm going toshow you how you can enjoy online entertainment, and even makeskype calls, on some hdtvs. there's nothing like getting somethingfor free, and an internet-connected tv can open up a world of instant accessto entertainment, no cable or
satellite box needed. these days, smart hdtvs offer loads ofcutting-edge technology, but one of the most exciting benefitsof these televisions is entertainment from the internet. what's that? you don't have an internet-connectedtv? no problem. there are other ways you can hookup to free entertainment-- a playstation 3 system, blu-ray discplayer, or even an inexpensive
web-ready box you can connectto virtually any tv. ok, ok, we'll cut to the chase and showyou how you can set up to stream internet on your tv. many smart tvs nowoffer ethernet connections that hook directly into your internet router,but select models like this one are equipped with built-in wifi. that means you can place your tvanywhere in the room and easily connect it to your home wifi network,without the hassle of running cables to your router. some tv models are wifi-ready, meaningthat you'll need to purchase a
separate adapter in order to connectyour wireless network. once your hdtv and wifi connection areset up, get ready to access all the entertainment you could possibly want. you can instantly access thousands ofmovies, tv shows, music choices, online videos, and games from providerssuch as youtube, crackle, pandora, just to name a few. and with internet apps, you can accessnews, sports, weather updates, play games, check facebook and twitter, allwhile you watch tv. with this tv, new apps are automatically delivereddirectly to your hdtv, so you'll never
run out of things to do and watch. now, speaking of free things to do,there's one more feature that select internet tvs have that you mightbe interested in, skype. you know skype, the internet voice andvideo call service that lets you stay connected to other skype friendsand family for free? well, now you can use skype on yourbig-screen tv. check it out. hey, veronica. glad you called. hey, janie.
what's going on? not much. i'm actually just doing a video. can you hold on for just a moment? i have a lot to tell you about. no more squinting on a tiny laptop, ortrying to squeeze your entire family into the frame of a webcamjust to say hi. on skype-enabled tvs like this one,you just purchase a separate compatible camera/microphone accessory,connect it to your tv, pull
up the skype app on yourtv screen, and connect. instantly, you're talking to your familyfrom the comfort of your couch. the camera's wide angle shows everythingon your big screen. long gone are the days of not havinganything good to watch on tv. with new smart hdtvs and their ability to streaman entire universe of free entertainment via the internet, you'vegot everything you need right at your fingertips. i'm veronica belmont forsony with howdini. for more information, visitsony.com/howdini.