How do we look in front of the TV and How little attention do we pay to the back?If we are not particularly interested in extracting certain features from the ports for audio or gaming, the normal thing is to limit ourselves to inserting a Fire TV or Chromecast type dongle, a console and other little things.

As for the USB, it is a normal socket. plug it in External storage like hard drive or USB stick to view the content and that’s it. If that’s your case, I regret to inform you. You are using very little of the USB ports on your smart TVHere are a few more valuable uses.

Connect other peripherals and accessories

While it is true that we can enjoy most of the functions of a smart TV with the television and remote control, in practice, if you are used to downloading applications or surfing the internet, for example, Missing peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, and even game controllers.

This way, you will be able to perform tasks such as entering text, navigating the screen or playing games much faster, more comfortably and accurately. Take a look because Accessory list wearable Via USB for TV It’s long and includes everything from accessories like LED light strips to webcams (although you’ll need special drivers) or audio devices (such as DACs).

Improve the connection

This point is related to the previous one and as a result Get more out of your TV with the new connectivity feature achieved thanks to an accessory.

So it is possible to connect Dongles to provide Wi-Fi or Bluetooth In this way, in the first case, you can enjoy wireless Internet or connect peripherals through this protocol. Similarly, by making the wired Internet built-in, we can also benefit from its stability and speed. an Ethernet adapter.

Install more apps and updates

We can save and enjoy movies, TV series and music with an external storage device. Use your TV as a giant photo frame to play photos.

Beyond entertainment, these storage devices greatly facilitate the installation of all kinds of software that, for whatever reason (sometimes for speed, sometimes for interface, because we do not have internet at the time or simply for convenience), is better done from the computer , like Apps not available in the app store or system updates.

So you can go to unknown source (other than download platform) or manufacturer’s website. To get these files from your computer and then transfer them using a memory or hard drive.

Record DTT programs

If you miss something that interests you in DTT or want to see it againYou always have the option of saving to a USB stick or hard drive. Not just any device will do here, as it is recommended that you opt for a good quality device from a trusted brand, with enough free storage for what you want to save (pay attention to its duration), with a high speed rating, such as USB 3.0 or higher, and also formatted in a compatible file system.

But the norm today is that the vast majority of modern smart TVs allow you to format the unit and perform this task without the need for extra third-party apps.

Charging devices

Modern homes are often full of outlets, but if your home has been around for decades and hasn’t had a major upgrade to its electrical infrastructure, you already know that outlets are a rare commodity. The same thing happens in many hotel rooms. Here’s why If you have a problem with your receipt, an urgent solution Connect your phone’s USB cable and continue charging.

We insist that this is a useful but not ideal source, since the TV probably needs to be on (some models allow charging even in standby mode) and Not exactly fast when it comes to energy transferBut for small devices that you’re not in a hurry to use, like a smartwatch, remote control, or headphones, it might be worth it.

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