Can you connect SL to your Smart TV?

[Theresa Caudron]

Hi,

I would like to know can you play SL on a Smart TV?

If so, how do you connect to this?

Thanks

 

[Marigold Devin]

Welcome to Second Life Answers, Theresa

You really need to refer to the manual that comes with your Smart TV. This will instruct you how to connect your internet, for SL or anything else, wirelessly or otherwise, with your TV.

[Lindal Kidd]

Generally speaking , no.  Smart TVs come with links to media sites like Netflix, not MMORPGs like Second Life.  If your smart TV is being used as a computer monitor, then yes, you can use it as a monitor to display SL.

[sirdarius42]

Just to let you know, its not a very wise idea to have a bigger screen to close in front of you.

[Freya Mokusei]

Smart TV's are the same as any other monitor, so yes, you can connect it. I use a 60" smart TV for Second Life without problems.

Provided your PC/laptop can output to HDMI or VGA - these are the two most common standards, of which HDMI produces a better image - you can use the respective cable to run between your PC/laptop and the TV (the connectors will be on the rear or rear-sides). You can then view the PC's input by changing the connection Source on your TV remote.

As suggested by Marigold you should consult the manual for your TV. Some TVs have inputs specifically designed for PC display resolutions, even if they have multiple source inputs only one or two may be compatible. Without information about your TV (manufacturer, part code), it's not possible to guide you further.

Good luck!

[Theresa Caudron]

Hi Freya....thanks for the suggestions.....I have a Samsung LED TV 5203 model series.....40" 1080 p 60 hz.....

[Freya Mokusei]

Hi Theresa,

 

My understanding of this series is that most connection interfaces are on the rear, in a single panel. There should be two HDMI interfaces, one of which is labeled 'HDMI (DVI)'. This is where you should connect your PC or laptop, and then use the Source button on your remote to view it.

 

It should be as easy as that.

 

[Theresa Caudron]

Thanks so much....I will let you know :-)