- Aug 6, 2017
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I'm looking for a way to display web content on non-internet capable TVs. Requirements are:
- HDMI output to the TV
- Built in WiFi or USB WiFi capability
- Simple for non-technical people to control, ideally no mouse/keyboard needed (a remote would be nice)
- Doesn't break the bank
Things I've tried so far and haven't worked:
- Generic Android TV stick: Too complicated and requires a kb/mouse
- Roku: The only browser in their channel store is $5/mo which is out of the question
- Amazon FireTV: Was able to find a real hacky way to get a browser on it, but it rendered content in a real bad way for no discernible reason
I'm considering a Raspberry Pi but again that's a little more tech intensive than I'd like, hopefully one of you have run into a device that meets these requirements. Finding a simple device that has Chrome/Firefox/whatever built in or available is proving to be more difficult than I thought.
- HDMI output to the TV
- Built in WiFi or USB WiFi capability
- Simple for non-technical people to control, ideally no mouse/keyboard needed (a remote would be nice)
- Doesn't break the bank
Things I've tried so far and haven't worked:
- Generic Android TV stick: Too complicated and requires a kb/mouse
- Roku: The only browser in their channel store is $5/mo which is out of the question
- Amazon FireTV: Was able to find a real hacky way to get a browser on it, but it rendered content in a real bad way for no discernible reason
I'm considering a Raspberry Pi but again that's a little more tech intensive than I'd like, hopefully one of you have run into a device that meets these requirements. Finding a simple device that has Chrome/Firefox/whatever built in or available is proving to be more difficult than I thought.
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