Q: Using smart tv aa a monitor

Hello Jameiabranch,

It sounds like you are wanting to know if you can view your computer screen on your TV to use as a monitor. If you have both an Apple TV and a supported iMac you can use the function called AirPlay Mirroring to accomplish this. Here is some information about what it is, and its requirements:

Requirements for AirPlay in OS X

An Apple TV

• Apple TV (2nd generation or later) with software update v5.0 or later.
• AirPlay turned on in the Settings menu of the Apple TV.

A supported MacAirPlay Mirroring in OS X takes advantage of the hardware capabilities of recent Macs to deliver high frame rates while maintaining optimal system performance. The following Mac models support AirPlay Mirroring when using OS X Mountain Lion or later:

• iMac (Mid 2011 or newer)
• Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer)
• MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer)
• MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer)
• Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)

Which Mac do I have?

• How to identify your MacBook Air
• How to identify MacBook Pro models
• How to identify iMac models
• How to identify Mac mini models

From: About AirPlay Mirroring in OS X

          http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5404

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

All the very best,

Sterling