Who is the Lan TV Connector (LG, Samsung, Sony)?

I decided to make a short post to answer an interesting question: what is the LAN connector on a TV for? Whether it’s Samsung, LG, Toshiba, Sony, or some other manufacturer. Indeed, now almost every TV can find a regular, network Ethernet (LAN) connector. Everyone is used to connecting the Internet through this connector on a computer.

If the TV set has a Smart TV function, it is clear why you need a LAN connector – to connect the TV set to the Internet. If, for example, there is no built-in wi-fi, that would connect the TV wirelessly, and you need to buy an external Wi-Fi receiver. And as practice shows, the cable is always more reliable. If the router is not far from the TV, you can connect by cable.

But if there is no Smart TV, then what is the LAN socket for? Which looks like this:

And it is needed mainly for DLAN technology. You can look in the specifications of your model, most likely, DLNA support is indicated there. Perhaps Ethernet connection is necessary for some other functions or software updates. It all depends on the manufacturer.

But mostly it’s about watching movies, photos and listening to music via DLNA. You can read more about this technology at the link above. How it works: you have a router with a computer or laptop connected to it. You connect your TV to the router (via network cable), and after a simple setup on the TV screen you can watch movies and photos that are on your computer. You can also connect your computer to the TV directly, without a router.

Or you can connect your computer and TV via HDMI cable. This is even more interesting. If by DLNA you can run only a movie or open a photo, then by HDMI on the TV will be displayed absolutely everything: desktop, folders, etc. Just like on a monitor.