Difference between Google TV and smart TV
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The difference is Google TV can run Android 4.2.2 and the best is can run XBMC media player very good and all android applications . Smart TV only can go to web and share the media through home network . One best thing I love LG Google TV that you can set TV can open directly XBMC when you turn TV on
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My opinion is both google tv and smart tv considers the smart base, but google tv has google Crome browsing, google play and google music app, also it synchronous by google account. The main diffrence between smart tv and google is google tv is kind of android bases whether smart tv is not .
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Google TV has Google Chrome(Internet explore) build-in so you can search the internet with the TV
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I think they are very similar but the Google TV comes with the Google Chrome app already loaded. Most people are very familiar with this web browser and it works on the TV just as it does on a computer. Also every GOOGLE TV that I have seen comes with a remote that has a full keyboard on it.
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I can't list out the exact differences, but conceptually google tv is a smart tv but powered by android. This means you can say things like "espn" and the tv will think about it for a second or two and auto tune to espn. If you ask a different question to your remote, the outcome might be to launch a browser. Of course like a smart tv you can still access other content like netflix, but the software driving the process is so much more robust and solid.
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Well I´ve had both and I guess it all depends on what you want from it, google features are great on google tv and interface is so much faster but the remote control is not as fast when you are navigating on its features, most of the times it just does not respond and that is annoying and disappointing because the remote control is the only way to make it work, In my own experience I find the smart TV interface much better and its functionality and quick response is as normal as any regular TV.
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Google TV uses the Android software platform. This allows you to use the Google Play store for apps, however the options are limited as it would apply to TV devices. ALSO- Google is no longer supporting updates to the software. They are focusing new features in their USB Chromecast.Smart TV uses software and apps developed by the TV manufacturer. While there aren't as many diverse options for apps, the primary use services (Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc) are supported.My advice, stay away from the soon-to-be obsolete Google TV and stick with "Smart TV" as long as your favorite streaming service(s) are available. Google TV uses the Android software platform. This allows you to use the Google Play store for apps, however the options are limited as it would apply to TV devices. ALSO- Google is no longer supporting updates to the software. They are focusing new features in their USB Chromecast.Smart TV uses software and apps developed by the TV manufacturer. While there aren't as many diverse options for apps, the primary use services (Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc) are supported.My advice, stay away from the soon-to-be obsolete Google TV and stick with "Smart TV"... » Read More Google TV uses the Android software platform. This allows you to use the Google Play store for apps, however the options are limited as it would apply to TV devices. ALSO- Google is no longer supporting updates to the software. They are focusing new features in their USB Chromecast.Smart TV uses software and apps developed by the TV manufacturer. While there aren't as many diverse options for apps, the primary use services (Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc) are supported.My advice, stay away from the soon-to-be obsolete Google TV and stick with "Smart TV" as long as your favorite streaming service(s) are available. « Show Less
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You know I have both types but only view one at a time and have not done a comparison. One thing I will say about this particular TV is that I would not buy it again. While watching regular Movies or Shows on Netflix or Amazon prime I see motion blur and the the internet connectivity is so sensitive that daily drops out to search for a signal all the while a 2 year older Samsung TV 40' away on the same wireless network doesn't drop out.
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I believe Rouku is a subscription. The smart TV has build-in connects for certain premier movie channels such as Netflix an Vudu. If you already have a Rouku box, you can still connect it as an extra device to one of the HDMI ports. Hope I made it clear.
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Sorry, I can't tell you as I don't have a smart tv, mine is connected just to a pc.
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I couldn't see any hardware difference. Externally they are virtually identical. I had a previous version that broke. That's why I was able to physically compare the two. However, the newer model comes with a new software that the older one will not get upgraded to. The new software does the same thing that the old software did with the exception of a new Android mirroring thing. If you have a modern smart phone, such as Samsung Galaxy S3 or newer, you can show in your TV exactly what is in your phone screen. I don't think it would be worth buying a newer version just for this feature but, if you are buying a new device, you should get the newest version to be sure to get the latest software updates. I couldn't see any hardware difference. Externally they are virtually identical. I had a previous version that broke. That's why I was able to physically compare the two. However, the newer model comes with a new software that the older one will not get upgraded to. The new software does the same thing that the old software did with the exception of a new Android mirroring thing. If you have a modern smart phone, such as Samsung Galaxy S3 or newer, you can show in your TV exactly what is in your phone screen. I don't think it would be worth buying a newer version just for this feature but,... » Read More I couldn't see any hardware difference. Externally they are virtually identical. I had a previous version that broke. That's why I was able to physically compare the two. However, the newer model comes with a new software that the older one will not get upgraded to. The new software does the same thing that the old software did with the exception of a new Android mirroring thing. If you have a modern smart phone, such as Samsung Galaxy S3 or newer, you can show in your TV exactly what is in your phone screen. I don't think it would be worth buying a newer version just for this feature but, if you are buying a new device, you should get the newest version to be sure to get the latest software updates. « Show Less
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I wouldn't call it a smart TV as I understand those terms, but you can watch Hulu and Netflix with this TV. I have to agree with the first comment. Ours died with in two years and I wouldn't buy another LG either.
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A smart tv is kinda of like a smart phone with apps and stuff and yes smart TVs come with build in wifi
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The TV has ethernet and can play music and video via AllShare Play. The Blu-ray player has ethernet, AllShare Play, and adds WiFi and apps like Netflix, Hulu, and Pandora just to name a few. So, between the TV and the Blu-ray you're pretty much covered as far as media and "smartness" goes. I don't think there's any need to have both a smart TV and a smart Blu-ray; one or the other is enough.
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My understanding is that all of the 'smart' TVs put out by Samsung are wifi ready -- but you'd have to check the specs of the model because they produce so many variations with small features included / excluded on what seems an arbitrary basis. Note, the model of TV in this post is NOT a Smart TV.
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Unfortunately, this television is limited in many ways compared to LG's range of (non-GoogleTV) smart TVs. You have more premium options with an regular LG Smart TV, such as Hulu Plus and Skype. While the tv does have USB ports to plug a video camera into, Google TV doesn't currently support them. Hopefully this will capability will be included in a future update, but for now, it is pretty limited.
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cannot compare as i dont know. All i can say is that the TV i have is fantastic, the 3D is amazing, colors amazing, vibrant white, black is intense. In my opinion the smart TV side is not so good as it freezes frequently. Screen reproduction is amazing... Its very shiny, like Glass so this has to be in a Dark room, very little light as reflections are an issue. Our living room has window shutters therfore its not an issue...
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No, the "smart tv" they speak of is software built into the system to give you apps like a regular smart tv. No tv is included.
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Yes, it has built-in wifi. And yes, it's a smart TV, has Google TV built-in. You can stream movies from your computer.
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Google TV refers to a lot more than you being able to do Google searches on the set. As the other answer notes, it is the smart tv platform (which is Android based). The important thing to you is that you have access to many of the best TV apps that add additional functionality to your TV - media server, games, web browsing, music services, and soooo much more.
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This is just from my experience, if you have an Android phone, you can download the LG TV remote from the play store and install it on your phone. I think if you are just watching regular tv, the remote control which came with your tv is easier to use, but if you will be using the smart tv features, i think the tv remote app is easier to use for searching, or if you have some money to waste, you can buy the optional LG Smart remote control.
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The main difference is the updated software to the 2014 smart hub. Also the hardware is better, the TV is quite faster!
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It is the full version of the current app store BUT just like the regular app store for Android phones some apps will not be available for Google TV. So it is limited but has most common apps and you can side load a large majority of them that are not supported.