How can I convert non-smart TV to smart TV?

I have a 2011 Toshiba. I read in google that it can be done and you don’t need much to make it work. Has anyone done this? How well does it work? Is there a particular Apple box that I should buy?



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Posted on May 10, 2025 12:14 PM

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Posted on May 10, 2025 12:49 PM

What are your expectations? The Apple TV box is just using the TV as a monitor, and it does not take much effort to set it up. The TV just needs an HDMI port to plug the Apple TV box in and of course the box needs power. There are only 2 models being sold and for most the lower tier one for $129 is just fine. The other model for $149 has these additional features:

  • Ethernet Connectivity
  • Double storage from 64GB to 128GB


For additional information on the Apple TV, the User Guide is available here:

Apple TV User Guide - Apple Support


Setup Guide is here. Note that a 4K TV is not required and it does not turn a standard HD TV into a 4K TV, but it must be at least an HD TV.

Set up Apple TV - Apple Support


The difference between the 2 models being sold is here:

Apple TV 4K - Technical Specifications - Apple


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May 10, 2025 12:49 PM in response to ForgivenNotForgotten

What are your expectations? The Apple TV box is just using the TV as a monitor, and it does not take much effort to set it up. The TV just needs an HDMI port to plug the Apple TV box in and of course the box needs power. There are only 2 models being sold and for most the lower tier one for $129 is just fine. The other model for $149 has these additional features:

  • Ethernet Connectivity
  • Double storage from 64GB to 128GB


For additional information on the Apple TV, the User Guide is available here:

Apple TV User Guide - Apple Support


Setup Guide is here. Note that a 4K TV is not required and it does not turn a standard HD TV into a 4K TV, but it must be at least an HD TV.

Set up Apple TV - Apple Support


The difference between the 2 models being sold is here:

Apple TV 4K - Technical Specifications - Apple


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