just so I know, I don't need to have any additional equipment (as in a blu ray player or something) to access internet and apps like Netflix? correct?
617663
You don't need any extra equipment except for a high speed internet connection and a router.
617664
correct. The apps are loaded on the TV. Check out the vizio site for all the info: http://www.vizio.com/technology/via-plus/
617665
Nope, all the apps are built into the TV, you just need a wireless access to get them to play on your TV. It hooks up fine in my office environment or at home as well.
617666
Nope, you won't need any extra equipment to access, Netflix, YouTube, etc. The apps are right on the screen and easy to use.
1658513
You will be able to interact with the Internet using just the apps available with the VIA suite. There is not a browser built in. Many of the new Blu-Ray players offer a similar way to connect to the Internet and use specific applications built for that particular supplier. So, if you don't have an Internet ready TV you can add the Internet capability by connecting a player.
745767
No, this TV doesn't have apps and there's no wi-fi. It's a great budget TV, I use it daily for PS4 and Netflix, but if you're looking for built-in apps you'll need to buy at least the 650 or 750 line (something like this http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C9Y2TA4). Or you could just buy a Chromecast for $35~ and get access that way. You can stream Netflix from your laptop, phone or desktop to your TV through the Chromecast which plugs into USB and HDMI ports. Then you can use your phone as the remote.http://www.google.com/intl/en-US/chrome/devices/chromecast/
793683
Yup it is. I am connected to the internet and can watch my Netflix channel.
2078302
I'm trying to do the exact same thing. I have a Sony BDP N460, a blu ray player with an ethernet port but no wireless. First let me suggest what I'm currently using. The Netgear XAV101 PowerLine AV (look for the product that includes two units) which sends internet through your existing power wires. You connect an ethernet cable from your router to one of these devices plugged in to an outlet. Then take the second device and plug it in where you want internet access. Ideally you can get about 150 Mbps (when I connected to the next room). But where I need to go is across the house and the speed is at best 47 Mbps. The bottom line however is that it totally works. I can stream Netflix content (in HD) no problem. The quality is noticeable reduced, but definitely watchable, and for content you're not going to watch on blu ray disc anyways, might not be an issue. Now for the question at hand, I just received this item you are asking about. I was hoping it would grab internet wirelessly from my wireless N router. I'm thinking that yes another one may be required. For just under twice as much there is this product http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00126R3P6/ which includes two wireless bridges. This may be what we're looking for. I can't understand why there isn't simply a single device that will connect wirelessly to my wireless router and give internet access to a network device. But maybe it's possible if the tech said so. I hope so otherwise I'm spending more money and I want to stick with Netgear because my experience and the general consensus is that their devices are more reliable than others. And I just noticed the post is a year old. Well maybe this will help someone.
543509
No. It doesn't... yet. Could be software update to support it later. It does have Netflix.
989016
No, you need to have service. If you have movies or music downloaded it works without sevice.
2166319
I don't believe so - We access Netflix through an auxiliary device that is connected to the TV via an HMDI cable. I did not see any wifi capabilities when setting up the tv.
2069635
First of all, you can type and search titles with the TV...you have to use the remote of course. We use our tv to stream netflix. It picks up our wireless single from our living room in our bedroom. It's been really awesome and we don't have cable either. If you have a netflix subscription and a wireless internet connection you should not need any extra hardware with this tv. :-)
405391
You won't need "internet" but you'll need the base station and a wireless network. Your phone or the remote you can but will connect to it locally using your wireless network.
714908
It appears that you can, but I have only tried Netflix so far, which works very well.
139886
Yes. You can sync with your WiFi and stream Netflix. It is a smart TV that should allow apps. I have not set those options up yet, but plan to in the future. I believe when you search this TV in Amazon, the info should be available.
957155
no, the internet options are just netflix, vudu etc. as advertised, it's not really a full internet browser although that would be cool!
687825
Yes, it has DLNA support. Weird that it was omitted in the specs.Basically it's the same as the live non-plus version but with NetFlix support.
1145800
No the only thing you will really need then is the SD card to hold enough data files for music, and it wont be able to do any net surfing without a internet data plan and sim card for the service.
1722169
You can stream Netflicks directly from the TV. You do not need to connect another device to the TV.
230997
I have a Sony internet TV. I get Netflix through Wi Fi. Sound connection from TV to AT Soundbar is optical. I do not have to have Blu-ray player on.Ron Perkins 12/10/13