12 Must-Have HDTV Apps
By Rachel Cericola
Connected TVs can deliver endless alternatives to the typical channel lineup.

It’s easy to become a slave to what’s on that channel lineup. Of course, many of you have amassed a pretty rockin’ Blu-ray and/or DVD collection. Still, watching a movie marathon can get real old real fast. What’s a short-attention span to do?

Thankfully, today’s HDTVs come equipped with additional entertainment, via a web connection. For quite some time, we’ve been touting the benefits of networking that big screen. However, this year, we saw an insane amount of entertainment being added to HDTVs—no thanks to those cable and satellite providers.



Smart TV or connected TV comprises a series of apps. Select apps come standard on new HDTVs, for additional entertainment right out of the box. Other programs can be loaded through an on-screen interface. However, HDTVs and smartphones aren’t the only devices that can be enhanced through apps. Many Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and even stand-alone set-top boxes also have app add-ons.

Netflix
If you’re connected HDTV doesn’t offer Netflix, we’d be a little worried. Netflix is usually the first name that comes up when rattling off web content. To date, more than 200 devices can stream this service, which offers unlimited access to movies and TV shows.

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