{
  "id": 17987720,
  "title": "The easiest way to turn your regular TV into a smart TV",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/the-easiest-way-to-turn-your-regular-tv-into-a-smart-tv",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-03T16:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Engadget",
    "slug": "engadget",
    "url": "https://www.engadget.com/2303890/easy-way-turn-regular-tv-smart/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "To enhance your regular TV without purchasing a new one, transforming it into a smart TV is a practical and cost-effective solution. This change is achievable as long as your TV has an HDMI port, which is commonly found on the back. The process involves inserting a streaming stick like the Amazon Fire TV Stick, which connects to the HDMI port, allowing you to access streaming services. These sticks are generally inexpensive, ranging from $30, making them more affordable than investing in a new smart TV, which can cost around $150. They are also user-friendly, requiring just a simple plug-and-play setup, and can be connected to your streaming services for immediate use. While smart TVs offer more advanced features, the streaming stick provides a viable alternative, especially for those who wish to maintain their existing TV. It's worth noting that finding traditional non-smart TVs in stores is becoming less common, making the streaming stick a more reliable option for the future. For those with specific accessibility needs, Roku or Samsung smart TVs offer excellent accessibility features, ensuring a seamless streaming experience.",
  "summary": "If you have an older TV that doesn't have smart features, you might not need to upgrade. Here's how to turn your \"dumb\" TV into a smart one.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}