Question TVs with embedded cellular

[pourover]

Does anybody have a TV with embedded cellular streaming that’s worked well? Specifically, this is for digital signage that would be in a location on a property that would be difficult to connect to a regular Wi-Fi network.

 

[COLGeek]

Attaching a TV to something like this should do the trick:

https://www.amazon.com/MULTI-TECH-SYSTEMS-ETHERNET-Communications-Mobility/dp/B08FMB2WV4?gQT=1

 

[pourover]

Cool, yeah, that just seems so expensive and clunky!

 

[COLGeek]

Cool, yeah, that just seems so expensive and clunky!

Sure, but I'm not seeing TVs with the capabilities you mentioned. If specialized units are available, they are sure to be expensive.

Keep in mind, you would also need to pay for a cellular service for this device. More cost.

I suppose a hot spot device or even cell phone could do as well.

 

[pourover]

I swear back when I worked in telco a $60 chip and $5/month for this type of thing would happen! Oh well.

 

[COLGeek]

I swear back when I worked in telco a $60 chip and $5/month for this type of thing would happen! Oh well.

Not really a consumer market for that sort of TV. Maybe some specialized marketing oriented offerings, but none I'm aware of.

 

[pourover]

There's a lot of digital signage out there these days!

 

[COLGeek]

True. But don't they nearly always use consumer TVs? Not high-end stuff at that?

 

[pourover]

True. But don't they nearly always use consumer TVs? Not high-end stuff at that?

Yeah, we use high-end consumer TVs with a Wi-Fin connector. So the cellular box works too but I’m surprised no one has integrated cellular.

 

[COLGeek]

Yeah, we use high-end consumer TVs with a Wi-Fin connector. So the cellular box works too but I’m surprised no one has integrated cellular.

Aside from the small niche market you are referring to, what would be the use-case?

Connect to a cell phone, hot spot device, or one of the devices like linked earlier and you have the capability and can use just about any TV you want.

 

[mcphilly]

Some commercial displays from Samsung and LG offer built-in cellular options, but they can be pricey. Consider using a mobile hotspot with a standard smart TV instead.