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This document provides instructions for customizing and using smart TV and smart hub applications. It describes key features of smart TVs such as built-in WiFi, CPUs, operating systems, and graphical interfaces that enable access to streaming services and apps. The document then explains how to activate and use the smart hub on Samsung smart TVs, which provides an interface to search for content and apps.

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Laboratory Work 12

This document provides instructions for customizing and using smart TV and smart hub applications. It describes key features of smart TVs such as built-in WiFi, CPUs, operating systems, and graphical interfaces that enable access to streaming services and apps. The document then explains how to activate and use the smart hub on Samsung smart TVs, which provides an interface to search for content and apps.

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LABORATORY WORK №12

Theme: Operation with Smart-applications: Smart TV, Smart Hub, etc.


Purpose: Learn how to customize Smart TV, Smart Hub.
Plan practical work:
1. Smart TV
2. Smart Hub

1. Smart TV
A Smart TV, sometimes referred to as connected TV or hybrid TV, is a
television set with integrated Internet and interactive "Web 2.0" features. Smart
TV is a technological convergence between computers and flatscreen television
sets and set-top boxes. Besides the traditional functions of television sets and
set-top boxes provided through traditional broadcasting media, these devices can
also provide Internet TV, online interactive media, over-the-top content (OTT),
as well as on-demand streaming media, and home networking access.
At its most basic, a smart TV is a television set that can connect to and
interact with the Internet. In practical terms, that means the television must
include the following:
 Wi-Fi radio or Ethernet connection, for connecting to your home network.
 Central processing unit (CPU), the computer brain that manages all the
device’s operations and commands.
 Operating system (OS) that serves as the interface between the CPU and
software-based applications.
 Graphical user interface (GUI) for displaying menus and other options.
 Software-based apps that enable connection to various web-based
services.
For example, a smart TV might have built-in apps for Netflix, Hulu, and
Pandora. Most smart TVs come with several apps pre-installed; some smart TVs
enable additional apps to be installed after purchase.

Smart TVs on display.


A smart TV device is either a television set with integrated Internet
capabilities or a set-top box for television that offers more advanced computing
ability and connectivity than a contemporary basic television set. Smart TVs
may be thought of as an information appliance or the computer system from a
handheld computer integrated within a television set unit, as such smart TV
often allows the user to install and run more advanced applications or
plugins/addons based on a specific platform. Smart TVs run complete operating
system or mobile operating system software providing a platform for application
developers.
Smart TV platforms or middleware have a public Software development kit
(SDK) and/or Native development kit (NDK) for apps so that third-party
developers can develop applications for it, and an app store so that the end-users
can install and uninstall apps themselves. The public SDK enables third-party
companies and other interactive application developers to “write” applications
once and see them run successfully on any device that supports the smart TV
platform or middleware architecture which it was written for, no matter who the
hardware manufacturer is.
Smart TVs deliver content (such as photos, movies and music) from other
computers or network attached storage devices on a network using either a
Digital Living Network Alliance / Universal Plug and Play media server or
similar service program like Windows Media Player or Network-attached
storage (NAS), or via iTunes. It also provides access to Internet-based services
including traditional broadcast TV channels, catch-up services, video-on-
demand (VOD), electronic program guide, interactive advertising,
personalisation, voting, games, social networking, and other multimedia
applications. Smart TV enables access to movies, shows, video games, apps and
more. Some of those apps include Netflix, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon.

Figure 12.1.1 – Smat TVs on display


Some smart TVs include a built-in camera and microphone, like the one
shown in Figure 12.1.2, for connecting with video-sharing and chat services,
such as Skype. Some more advanced smart TVs use the built-in
camera/microphone to navigate the onscreen menus, via a series of hand
gestures or voice commands.

Figure 12.1.2 - The integrated camera on a Samsung smart TV.

Functions.
Smart TV devices also provide access to user-generated content (either
stored on an external hard drive or in cloud storage) and to interactive services
and Internet applications, such as YouTube, many using HTTP Live Streaming
(also known as HLS) adaptive streaming. Smart TV devices facilitate the
curation of traditional content by combining information from the Internet with
content from TV Providers. Services offer users a means to track and receive
reminders about shows or sporting events, as well as the ability to change
channels for immediate viewing. Some devices feature additional interactive
organic user interface / natural user interface technologies for navigation
controls and other human interaction with a Smart TV, with such as second
screen companion devices, spatial gestures input like with Xbox Kinect, and
even for speech recognition for natural language user interface.

2. Smart Hub
SMART HUB in Samsung Smart TV is your gateway into a new world of
advanced features that will change the way you watch TV. It allows you to
easily search for movies, TV shows, browse the web, explore Samsung apps,
chat with friends and find many other types of new interactive TV content.
Figure 12.2.1 – SMART HUB in Samsung Smart TV

 Under SMART HUB window you will find a separate tab named Samsung
Apps. This is a growing collection of premium apps specifically built for TVs
that helps you search for applications related to Game,
Sports,Lifestyle,Education and much more.
 SMART HUB connects you to your favorite digital content such as video
from YouTube, sports information from ESPN,and social updates from
Facebook or Twitter.
 SMART HUB in Samsung Smart TV will also include a Full Web
Browser to navigate the internet.The brilliant HD screen will make your web
experience even more fun.

Task № 1. Once you are connected to your home network, follow these
steps to activate Smart Hub:

Step 1: On your TV remote, press the Smart Hub button.

Step 2: When Smart Hub screen appears, it will show a message at the upper
portion telling you to connect to your network to enjoy Smart Hub. Wait while
the TV attempts to activate this feature.
Figure 12.2.2 – Screen Smart Hub

Step 3: Once Smart Hub has successfully contacted the Samsung server, the
Terms of Service Agreement windows will appear. To proceed, select Agree
and press Enter.

Figure 12.2.3 – Service agreement

Step 4: The Privacy Policy screen appears. If you agree, select Agree and press
Enter.

Figure 12.2.3 – Privacy


Step 5: A window will appear stating 'Smart Hub needs to be updated'.
The TV will then add all the necessary apps such as Netflix, Vudu,
Pandora, Facebook, etc.

Note: It may take up to a minute to for the update screen to appear.

Figure 12.2.3 – Update

Step 6: When the Service Update is completed, press Enter to select OK.
Smart Hub is now activated.

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