So my sister has a smart TV that she bought 5 years ago and wants to update its software

AMKC · 26-02-2022 10:59PM #1

Is this possible? When she bought it was a run out model so a year old already basically.

She says it can not be updated anymore and can not use The RTE Player and some other apps on it now. So is there anyway she could get the software chip updated in it or would it just be cheaper for her to buy a new TV?

I think it's a Samsung.

ongarite · 26-02-2022 11:03PM

Get a Chromecast TV or Amazon Firestick instead.

Both devices will be far superior to the software on the TV and will be supported for longer with all the apps she requires.

AMKC · 26-02-2022 11:07PM

I have on Amazon Firestick. I might give it to her as it has never worked for me. I just don't have good Internet she does. Could she get the RTE Player on that?

Gant21 · 26-02-2022 11:09PM

5 year old tv best place is recycle centre. It’s not a bag for life.

AMKC · 26-02-2022 11:12PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118700493#Comment_118700493

It works for most things she wants it for. Sure she would love to replace it but she can not afford that at the moment.

Maybe in the future she will.

Montage of Feck · 26-02-2022 11:20PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118700493#Comment_118700493

I have to completely disagree, most tv are connected to a sky box, Chromecast etc for content. What a complete waste to bin something that works just fine.

Gant21 · 26-02-2022 11:22PM

Won’t even see a 5 year old tv in a social house.

Nigzcurran · 26-02-2022 11:22PM

No need to replace the tv, but a firestick for €60 and it’ll take care of all your apps

decor58 · 27-02-2022 02:53PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058234951/so-my-sister-has-a-smart-tv-that-she-bought-5-years-ago-and-wants-to-update-its-software

Try a Now (tv) stick, 15euro at present, RTEplayer, VMplayer, YouTube, tune in radio, sub free and Netflix with a sub. Based on a Roku stick, I find them very reliable, plug it into HDMI and power it through a micro USB plug.

So my sister has a smart TV that she bought 5 years ago and wants to update its software

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