What is the difference between a 'smart tv' and a 'regular tv'

COAX cable

A traditional TV is able to obtain programming only from your local cable company which in our area is Comcast/Xfinity. Your TV is cabled into the wall with a round cable called a COAX cable. You are essentially 'streaming' Comcast/Xfinity programming through the COAX cable to your TV. You can have basic programming or subscribe to many additional channels for a fee. 

A smart TV is able to obtain/stream programming from companies other than Comcast/Xfinity and it does not come through your COAX cable. Netflix, HULU, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast are just a few of the options. Some of these companies require you to plug a USB device (looks like a thumb/flash drive) 

Amazon Fire USB and Remote

into the back or side of the TV.  Some require a small box, similar to your Comcast cable box, that will plug into the back of your TV. Each company offers different programming options. The Dowells currently use Netflix, HULU, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.  For more info please check out:

https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-internet-streaming-2483601 


RaggZ Katt Dowell reporting from 'Over the Rainbow Bridge'