My Wi-Fi went out, but a forgotten TV feature kept me entertained for hours
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My Wi-Fi went out, but a forgotten TV feature kept me entertained for hours
"Most smart TVs have USB ports that are greatly underutilized. The outputs can be used to broadcast local media files, troubleshoot bugs, download updates, and more. I've been using my USB port to play older media files, especially when the internet is down. These days, the internet and Wi-Fi connectivity seem to be virtually ubiquitous. In the US, at least, there is a societal expectation that you can connect your devices to the web wherever you go."
"Most modern smart TVs have built-in media players that read content from USB devices. The range of benefits for using a USB drive is abundant. You can play your selected media files without streaming or connecting with multiple devices. Using a drive is cost-effective; you can store a large library of content on a USB stick and avoid monthly streaming subscriptions. And you have increased flexibility because you can use the USB stick to play content on pretty much any TV manufactured since 2001."
Most smart TVs include USB ports that enable direct playback of local media, firmware troubleshooting, and system updates without internet access. USB media players on modern TVs support a wide range of file playback and allow offline viewing during connectivity outages. A USB drive provides a cost-effective way to store a large library, avoid streaming subscriptions, and play content on nearly any TV made since 2001. HDR films typically require about 8–10GB per movie, so a 64GB thumb drive can hold multiple titles. USB ports are typically located on the side of TVs for easy access.
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