The entire world feels like it is going wireless at the moment. From wireless phone charging to other wireless electronics, could the unsightly cable become a thing of the past? Well, the TV industry has been minimising the need for wires for many years, and this year there has been a considerable advancement with entirely wireless TVs. As leaders in providing cheap TVs, we explore how the industry aims to make TVs more aesthetically pleasing for the average user.
Smart TVs Reducing Plug-In Devices
The most significant leap for the TV industry going wireless began with the modest smart TV. Users no longer needed an array of HDMIs trailing from the back of the TV. Accessing the internet through your TV had already been capable with the help of an ethernet cable. It was usually plugged into a subscription service box like the original Sky boxes. However, this was no longer needed with the introduction of smart TVs, as you could connect to subscription services using your home WiFi. It took a little longer for subscription providers to catch up, but this encouraged the likes of Sky to release boxes which provided wireless connections, such as Sky Q. This made multi-room much easier to install and could be done without engineers.
Another fine example of smart TVs assisting with subscription services is their downloadable platforms. In 2007 Netflix went digital to match the release of the first smart TV. This allowed customers to receive their content through computers and laptops and began the journey of accessing content on the go. However, the app for smart TVs was only made available in 2010, eliminating the need for plug-ins and external devices to access your favourite movies and shows. Although it took a few years for this accessibility to be streamlined and accessible for everyone as of 2023, almost every subscription service can be accessed by downloading it from your smart TV. This has made the need for excessive wires collecting behind your TV obsolete and makes it easier to mount your TV to your wall tidily.
Sky Glass TVs
We have already mentioned the leap several subscription services have made, notably Sky, to reduce the need for ethernet cables, but Sky went ahead and did one better. In 2018 Sky, who has been providing content since 1989, introduced the world to Sky Glass. This device was a smart TV with one significant difference—no Sky box. Although the Sky Q box made accessing content much easier, their sky glass required no additional devices, further eliminating the need for HDMI cables and power leads.
Sky Glass TVs provides everything you would need to access their services in high-quality 4K definition. These TVs were only available through the company, and you would be in contract, much like smartphones are today. One contract would be for the lease of the TV, which would need to be returned once you decided to cancel, and the other contract covered the cost of your subscription package. Whilst this, in theory, was an excellent idea, the idea is that if you decide to cancel your subscription, you may still have to pay the final balance off on your TV or lose your smart TV. If you are a loyal customer of Sky, this wasn’t an issue many customers faced. However, with the various streaming services available through a smart TV, many favoured owning a TV and paying for the services. Especially with the prices of our cheap smart TVs, you can still access the great content by paying for a subscription service, and the TV remains yours forever.
Connecting to Other Smart Home Appliances
Handsfree is becoming much more accessible through several appliances with the help of voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home. Many households have utilised these devices to make daily activities much easier. For example, with Amazon Show, you can video call and find recipes online with a simple voice command. Smart TVs are no different. Thanks to the various built-in voice assistants, you can control your TV’s basic commands with your voice.
Pairing your TV with your virtual home assistant means you can turn off your TV, switch platforms and even adjust the volume without even needing to be in the room with your device. You can even instruct other appliances to function as required through your TV. This feature is excellent when the pesky remote seems to be playing hide and seek, and you don’t have time to find it before leaving your home. Once connected, you merely ask Alexa, Google or whatever home assistant you have to switch off your TV, and it will go into standby mode. Of course, each TV varies with its functions, so communicating with other appliances may require you to press a button, but with a new TV such as our range of cheap Samsung TVs, by activating voice recognition, the need to use a remote may not be required.
Completely Wireless TVs
A completely wireless TV seems like something from a science fiction film. However, like many older films, this technology has entered today’s advanced technology. LG announced this innovative technology at CES 2023, the world’s largest technology trade show. However, one significant TV taking the world by storm is the wireless TV made by a company called Displace. This TV offers a range of benefits, including OLED displays, AI functionality and other elements which are showcased in modern TVs. However, the most prominent feature, which has the world gasping, is that you can mount this device on any wall without installing permanent mounting solutions. Instead, it offers active-loop vacuum technology, allowing it to stick to most surfaces easily.
These wireless devices offer a range of power solutions, including batteries that can be swapped out and charged to a charging unit to refill the battery, which can be removed when the TV requires movement. Although these devices offer an incredible leap in TV technology, we believe they are a little while off from being beneficial and accessible to the average consumer. However, the incredible range of smart TVs offers slimline design and WiFi connectivity, which reduces the wire to a single cord that can easily be hidden with creative interior design options like media walls.
Find a Great New Smart TV with Cheap TVs
Despite all these innovative devices having impressed a global audience, the smart TV remains a favourable device for most users. With our great range of high-end brands, you could upgrade to a smart TV for cheaper than you expect. Our range of cheap Sony TVs with smart technology offers some great features and reduces any need for external devices, minimising the clutter behind your TV set.
All our discount TVs can be purchased online for doorstep delivery to make the process much more straightforward, and with our incredible collection of blogs, you can find all the help you need in choosing the best TV for your home. Take a look and order your smart TV upgrade today, offering your home a tidy and clean aesthetic with ease.
