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"smart" tv

  • 03-01-2015 11:10am
    #1
    steloide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 227 ✭✭


    Hi. My dad bought a smart sony tv, 52inch, Netflix 's, YouTube, internet. This has usb, hdmi and all the usual. Its limited to typing with the remote control which is a pain in the arse.
    I have tried connecting a keyboard, wired and wireless.
    All he wants is to be able to type using a wireless keyboard.
    This tv is only about 2 year old and I don't know the model number "yet" but I can get it.
    Is they a way of connecting a keyboard. Also my android will connect but only to stream.
    Thanks for reading.


Comments

  • #2
    Sam Russell
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 20,322 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sam Russell


    A bluetooth keyboard will probably work. It will need pairing. Go through the menu and see if it has [Devices] and look for [Keyboard]. You probably need a mouse as well.


  • #3
    steloide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 227 ✭✭steloide


    Sam Russell wrote: »
    A bluetooth keyboard will probably work. It will need pairing. Go through the menu and see if it has [Devices] and look for [Keyboard]. You probably need a mouse as well.

    No options for Bluetooth. I think it's dead in the water.


  • #4
    Jpmarn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,496 ✭✭✭Jpmarn


    There are apps available for smartphones and tablets available. You can effectively type into the TV using such an app from Sony.


  • #5
    icdg
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,250 Mod ✭✭✭✭icdg


    moved to Video Displays


  • #6
    Dazzling D
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 144 ✭✭Dazzling D


    Why do you need a keyboard? Smart TVs aren't really designed for entering much text. Much more of a lean back situation than lean forward.


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  • #7
    Sam Russell
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 20,322 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sam Russell


    To access the internet, you need to type.

    To search for films on Netflix and the like you need to type.

    To enter passwords, you need to type.

    ... etc. etc. etc.

    You also might need a mouse.


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