How to truly get the most out of your smart TV

How to get the most out of your smart television

A smart TV is no longer just a screen for watching series and movies. It’s the smart heart of your living room, your own cinema, an information center, and an extension of your smartphone or smart home. But how do you genuinely get the most out of your smart TV? Here are practical tips, clever apps, and styling inspiration to maximize both functionality and design.

Get everything out of your smart TV with these smart apps

It all starts with the right apps. Every smart TV comes with a basic set of apps. But you can easily expand this via your TV’s app store. These apps are, in our view, indispensable:

1.Streaming services
Think Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Videoland, and Amazon Prime Video. Not just for series and movies, but also documentaries, children’s content, and live sports. Use the “My List” or “Watchlist” function to plan your viewing evening ahead.

2.Music & relaxation
Install apps like Spotify, YouTube Music, or Calm TV for soothing background music or relaxing ambient sounds. Play a moodful playlist during dinner or choose brown noise during work or reading.

3.Fitness & meditation
Use your TV as a personal coach! With apps like FitOn, Nike Training Club, or Down Dog you can work out or meditate at home with clear video guidance: and on the big screen it almost feels like having an instructor in the room.

4.Screen sharing & AirPlay
Using apps like Google Home or Apple AirPlay, you can effortlessly share photos, presentations, or videos from your phone, tablet or laptop. Great for a cozy evening with travel photos or a work meeting at the kitchen table.

5.Smart home dashboards
Turn your smart TV into a control centre for lighting, thermostat, or security. Many systems have dashboards or widgets easily controlled via the TV.

Automate your viewing with smart features

If you want to get even more out of your smart TV, automation is the next step. Many newer models are compatible with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa or Apple HomeKit. That means you can use voice commands to turn on the TV, change volume, or search for shows. Think commands like:

“Hey Google, play The Crown on Netflix.”
“Alexa, quiet the TV.”
“Siri, launch YouTube on the bedroom TV.”

You can also set up routines so that your TV automatically powers on at certain times or as part of your evening ritual. Pair this with smart lighting that dims accordingly, and you instantly create cinema ambience.

Create a tidy and stylish TV corner

Mount your TV with a Vogel’s wall bracket

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A wall mount not only saves space but also brings calm and style to your interior. Vogel’s offers a wide range of wall brackets: from fixed models to fully swivel ones so you can view from every angle. Ideal in open living spaces or multifunctional rooms.

With a swivel bracket, you can even turn your TV toward the kitchen or dining area. And if you choose a bracket combined with cable management, all your wires disappear from view. Not just more beautiful, but also much more practical.

Think also about a soundbar that syncs automatically with your TV, and yes, you can have it move along if your bracket allows rotation. Warm LED lighting behind the screen that adapts to the image adds that extra immersive feel. These accessories elevate your viewing experience and make your TV corner a visual whole.

Stylish integration into your interior

A smart TV doesn’t have to be a black eye-catcher that dominates the wall. Integrate it subtly into a wood panel wall, between a gallery wall, or on an acoustic panel with a soft finish. That way your living space remains warm and inviting, with a clever twist.

Room-by-room tips: how to use your smart TV the best way

Every room requires a different approach. Here are some ideas:

Living Room: Choose a large TV at eye level with a Vogel’s swivel wall bracket. Combine with a smart soundbar and maybe Philips Hue lighting for cinematic atmosphere.
Bedroom: Use your TV as a focal point for relaxation. Install a white noise app, set up a nighttime routine, and opt for a tiltable wall mount to conserve space.
Kitchen: Mount a smaller screen with a flexible wall bracket and use YouTube or Pinterest for recipes while you cook.
Home Office: Use the TV as a second screen for work or play brown noise via an app during focus sessions.

Get more from your Smart TV with Vogel’s

Whether you seek comfort, calm, or convenience: with the right apps, smart features, and well-thought-out setup you truly unlock everything your smart TV can offer. The wall brackets from Vogel’s help you hang your screen in a stylish, practical and safe way, tailored to your space and style.

Discover which wall bracket suits your TV and interior with our tool and experience the difference for yourself.