James Ruggles

James Ruggles

Do I Need a Smart TV for Roku?

Exploring if a Smart TV is necessary for using Roku streaming devices.

You don’t need a smart TV to use Roku—if your TV has an HDMI port, Roku will deliver streaming just fine through your current display. The real question is whether you want a Roku experience or the TV’s built-in apps:…

Is an LG TV a Smart TV?

An LG TV displaying smart features and apps, exploring if it's a smart TV.

Yes—most LG TVs are smart TVs, because they run webOS and include built-in streaming apps without an external box. The catch: which “smart” features you get depends on the model year and how you connect it (Wi‑Fi vs. ethernet). This…