What TV's Work With HomeKit?

What TV's Work With HomeKit?

What TV’s Work with HomeKit? We cover all of the best TV’s that work with Homekit and Siri and what you can do if your TV doesn’t have HomeKit compatibility built in. Samsung, Sony, LG and Vizio are the leaders for TV’s that have built in HomeKit capability. To control your TV with HomeKit and your voice all you need is a compatible TV and and Apple device like an iPhone or Apple Watch.

Once your TV is connected that works with Homekit you can control it with voice commands to turn up or down the volume, turn on or off the TV and request your favorite show.

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What TV's Work With Google Home?

What TV's Work With Google Home?

What TV’s Work With Google Home? We cover all of the best TV’s that work with Google Home and what you can do if your TV doesn’t have Google Home compatibility built in.

Sony and LG are the leaders for TV’s that have built in Google Home and Google Assistant compatibility . To control your smart Sony or LG TV with Google Home and your voice all you need is a compatible Google Home device like the Google Home Mini.

Once your Google Home device is connected to your smart TV that works with Google Home you can control it with voice commands to turn up or down the volume, turn on or off the TV and request your favorite show.

If you want to upgrade your existing TV to work with Google Home, you can get a Google Chromecast Device that will work with TV’s that have an HDMI port and allow you to control your TV with your voice. The Google Chromecast Ultra has 4K resolution and will also allow you to access Hulu, Netflix and other streaming services.

Overall the Sony & LG TV’s work with Google Home and provide a great value to future proof your TV with Google Home built in. Hisense and TCL also make TV’s that work with Google Home built in and provide a good value for TV’s under 65” these newer smart TV companies don’t have the long history of Sony and LG but have proven to be reliable in their short tenure.

If you want a larger TV 65” + that works with Google Home you should stick with the Sony and LG as both of these brands make massive TV’s some of which are even bigger than 80”

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Connect Alexa To TV

Connect Alexa To TV

Learn how to connect Alexa to TV. We teach you how you can connect Alexa to TV for full voice control of your TV. You can connect your TV to Alexa using the Fire TV Cube, it will allow your TV to be controlled by voice though connecting to your TV’s HDMI port.

Using Alexa voice commands you can turn on an off your TV with your voice, change the channel, and use your voice to find Netflix shows or TV & Movies you want to watch. The Fire TV Cube also includes 4K resolution and connections to hundreds of different streaming services like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu and more.

To connect Alexa to TV you just need a Fire TV Cube and available HDMI port on your TV. Most newer flat screen TV’s will allow for native control of your TV through the HDMI port. The Fire TV cube also includes an infrared blaster that works just like a remote to control your TV and Cable Box if your HDMI port does not have native control of your TV.

The Fire TV Cube is a great solution to a connecting Alexa to TV and allowing you to enjoy full voice control of your TV. Investing in the Fire TV Cube will increase the functionality of your TV and and provide you with great access to streaming video services.

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What TV's work with Alexa?

What TV's work with Alexa?

What TV’s Work with Alexa? We cover all of the best TV’s that work with Amazon Alexa and what you can do if your TV doesn’t have Alexa compatibility built in. Sony and LG are the leaders for TV’s that have built in Alexa capability. To control your smart Sony or LG TV with Alexa and your voice all you need is a compatible Amazon Echo device like the Echo Dot.

Once your Echo Dot is connected to your smart TV that works with Alexa you can control it with voice commands to turn up or down the volume, turn on or off the TV and request your favorite show.

If you want to upgrade your existing TV to work with Alexa you can get an Amazon Fire TV Cube that will work with any TV that has an HDMI port and allow you to control your TV with your voice. The Amazon Fire TV Cube has 4K resolution and will also allow you to access Amazon Prime Movies, Netflix and other streaming services.

Overall the Sony & LG TV’s work with Alexa and provide a great value to future proof your TV with Alexa built in.

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Netflix 4k Cost: How much is it for a monthly Netflix 4K subscription

Netflix 4k Cost: How much is it  for a monthly Netflix 4K subscription

Netflix 4K Cost: $13.99 per month. Is Netflix 4K worth the cost? Yes, you will notice the upgraded streaming content if you own a 4K ultra HD TV. The Netflix basic plan does not include HD streaming, but the standard Netflix plan does include HD streaming but does not include 4K streaming. The only way to get Netflix 4K streaming is to pay for the upgraded Netflix premium plan. Netflix 4K annual cost is $167.88 yearly. Over 10 years you would spend $1,678.88 on a Netflix premium subscription.

You will also need a compatible streaming 4K TV with built in smart TV services or a Streaming 4k plug in device such as Amazon Fire TV or Amazon Fire TV Cube.

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