What is Smart platform and ads?
The built-in OS: Google TV, webOS, Tizen, Fire TV.
Short answer
Cheap TVs slow down badly in two years; a separate streaming stick is a cheap fix.
Smart platform and ads when buying a television
The built-in OS: Google TV, webOS, Tizen, Fire TV.
Why it matters: It decides app availability, update life, and how much of the home screen is advertising.
Look for: Cheap TVs slow down badly in two years; a separate streaming stick is a cheap fix.
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