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Web Browser to a TV through BB Stick

  • 17-11-2015 01:42PM
    #1
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭


    Hi people...will start by the usual "I do not know if this in the right forum" routine..

    Been asked by someone how they could show their website on a browser on a TV in a shop window...do not need apps etc...just a browser...

    No wired BB to the premises so no chance of straight WiFi or Lan cable.

    I had looked at Commercial TVs for 16+ hours running time but most of them do not have built in Web Browsers....only the consumer types.
    Plus not sure they would work with BB sticks.

    Then I looked at something like this....would this do the job?

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stoga-Android-TV-Box-1-8GHz-CS918/dp/B00E7OSRBE/ref=pd_cp_147_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=041JY6DADRSQ6B0RMN68

    Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku etc are out btw...

    Thanks


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  • #2
    FSL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,456 ✭✭✭FSL


    If you've got no internet connection then your best bet is to install a web server on a Raspberry Pi load up the site and then display it. You can connect the TV to the Pi using an HDMI cable


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Thanks for that FSL...I meant to say she wants it to be able to update should they add broadband wired or be able to get it working with a broad band stick in the future as she needs it to refresh info...

    Thanks a lot for that....maybe a non commercial tv with a browser is her only option or best option?


  • #4
    FSL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,456 ✭✭✭FSL


    A Pi will still work when they get broadband you connect the broadband to the Pi and use the browser on the Pi.

    In addition you would only need to use a monitor and monitors are usually less expensive than the same size TV.


  • #5
    mass_debater
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,072 ✭✭✭mass_debater


    Check out Xibo, it's used for digital signage, has clients for all platforms including Android
    http://xibo.org.uk/


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Lads...I appreciate the pointers...thanks a lot...neither work for this because of a few factors but both suggestions got me thinking :

    Mass's suggestion helped me search and find a few Android Players that may just do the job.

    FSL suggestion reminds me that monitors are preferable because anyone could switch channels on a TV in a shop window if they wanted to be messers...


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  • #7
    wandererz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,899 ✭✭✭wandererz


    Do a search for "Chromebit".
    It's just been released by Asus and Google @ $85. Not sure what euro pricing will be, but shouldn't be far off.

    There's also a kiosk option available.

    Then get a 3G/4G MiFi modem from Three or the likes and you're sorted.


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