Wireless Television

Though televisions have been able to receive a wireless signal, often referred to as an over-the-air signal, for years, wireless television takes that concept and applies it to subscription-based services. These services have traditionally depended on wires, traditionally coaxial cable and more recently HDMI for high definition signals. However, with the advent of thinner and lighter sets, prompting different placements for sets, wireless television has become a bigger need.

The latest standard in wireless television is known as Wireless Home Digital Interface, or WHDI. This technology was developed by a number of different companies, who came together to come up with a single standard they hope will be used across the entire industry as the technology starts to gain a foothold among consumers. The companies that have worked to come up with the standard for wireless, high definition digital television include: Sony, Hitachi, Motorola, Samsung, Sharp and AMIMON.

Like with any new technology or concept, there are sure to be competitors. One of those mentioned is Apple, which is developing a wireless television concept known as Apple TV™, formerly known as iTV™. This wireless digital TV concept in this case depends on a transmitter known as an AirPort Extreme™. This is based on the Wifi technological standard known as 802.11(n). Whether this standard sponsored by Apple will actually become a major competitor to the WHDI system is still unclear.

The wireless technology is not too different from the concept that sends digital signals between computers, a technology known as WiFi. This technology has been used in computer networking over the past several years, but is relatively new to the video application itself. This, of course, is not to say that the technology is not capable of handling video. Many use WiFi technology to watch videos over the internet every day and will likely notice no difference between a wired and wireless connection.
The main advantage to wireless television is one of convenience. This allows every television to be connected to a cable or satellite hub without the need of running wires throughout the home. Many who are putting televisions on walls and other such locations have no way of hiding wires other than to run them behind the walls, which can make for a difficult installation. Wireless television makes this entire process substantially easier.
Currently, there are only certain high definition sets capable of receiving a wireless television signal. Therefore, those who want to take advantage of the technology will likely need to buy a new set specifically set up for that purpose. While it may be possible to hook up a receiver to a television without wireless technology, the final connection to the TV will still require wires. Therefore, that may still not be an acceptable solution for many consumers.

Wireless Internet Television

• Cell phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs) equipped with Web browsers can also use these access points through public hot spots. Some localities provide free wireless Internet for residents and visitors. Since wireless LANs use radio waves that distort over long distances, the radius of the signal is limited, and the further from the hub, the weaker the signal.
  
  
• The most important thing when looking at connectivity is simply making sure your computer has the available hardware, or slot, needed for the connection. The major disadvantage to wireless Internet access through a router is that the signal degrades very quickly, and the farther you move from the wireless access point, the less reliable the connection will be.

Sharp Wireless Television

• However, with the advent of thinner and lighter sets, prompting different placements for sets, wireless television has become a bigger need. The latest standard in wireless television is known as Wireless Home Digital Interface, or WHDI.
  
  
• In most cases, the best wireless TV will be a set that includes Wi-Fi® connectivity and built-in support for the Internet services you are interested in accessing. Other wireless television sets are designed to interface directly with certain computer processors using a technology referred to as wireless display (WiDi).

Wireless Cable Television

• The signal from a cable television system fed directly into the television set's internal tuner, resulting in a clearer picture and improved audio. Cable television technology also allows numerous channels to share broadcasting space on the same delivery system.
  
  
• External factors, such as a downturn in the cable market, can also have a direct impact on a monthly cable bill. Cable is often available in a multitude of packages. With cable television, buyers can choose from different assortments of available channels, adding special options like movie channels or sports networks to a basic package.

Wireless Television Connection

• Many use WiFi technology to watch videos over the internet every day and will likely notice no difference between a wired and wireless connection. The main advantage to wireless television is one of convenience. This allows every television to be connected to a cable or satellite hub without the need of running wires throughout the home.
  
  
• In most cases, the best wireless TV will be a set that includes Wi-Fi® connectivity and built-in support for the Internet services you are interested in accessing. Other wireless television sets are designed to interface directly with certain computer processors using a technology referred to as wireless display (WiDi).

Samsung Wireless Television

• However, with the advent of thinner and lighter sets, prompting different placements for sets, wireless television has become a bigger need. The latest standard in wireless television is known as Wireless Home Digital Interface, or WHDI.
  
  
• In most cases, the best wireless TV will be a set that includes Wi-Fi® connectivity and built-in support for the Internet services you are interested in accessing. Other wireless television sets are designed to interface directly with certain computer processors using a technology referred to as wireless display (WiDi).

Choose the Best Wireless TV?

Since there are a few different technologies that can be referred to as wireless television (TV), the first step in choosing the best device is to understand all the options. In most cases, the best wireless TV will be a set that includes Wi-Fi® connectivity and built-in support for the Internet services you are interested in accessing. Other wireless television sets are designed to interface directly with certain computer processors using a technology referred to as wireless display (WiDi). Another option when looking for the best wireless TV is to purchase a unit that meets all of your other needs and then fit it with an adapter device. The best wireless TV for your particular situation will depend on your viewing habits, technology use, and budget.

The term "wireless TV" is often used to describe television sets that have built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity. These devices typically have the ability to connect to a home network to access content stored on personal computers or networked storage devices. Some wireless televisions can also connect to the Internet through a compatible network device, which can give you direct access to many online video sources. In order to choose the best device, you should locate one that is of an appropriate size, uses the same Wi-Fi® protocol as your network, and provides access to the Internet video sources and applications that you are interested in.

Another type of wireless television makes use of a technology known as wireless display. Unlike Wi-Fi enabled sets that receive data from networked devices or the Internet, WiDi enabled televisions act as wireless monitors. The wireless display technology first appeared as a software program, though specific computer processors have it built in. When a WiDi enabled computer is paired with a WiDi enabled television, a high definition image can be sent to the TV without any need for a wired connection. If you are interested in purchasing a computer with a WiDi enabled processor, this may be the best wireless TV for your purposes.

It is also possible to enjoy many of the same benefits of a wireless television without upgrading your current unit. If budget is a large concern, you may want to look into an adapter device rather than trying to find the best wireless TV. One type of wireless adapter is designed for use with network-ready televisions. This type of adapter can plug into the television and allow it to connect wirelessly to your network. Other adapters can plug directly into the component or high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) inputs of your existing television and wirelessly send a high quality video and audio signal.