mark1882
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Would people please let me know what you do to get TV onboard, equipment and configuration etc.
Thanks
Mark
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Mark
TV onboard
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NickRobinson
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If not out of mobile range (most of UK Europe etc. coastal) my solution is a dongle, Firestick or Mira cast Chrome cast hdmi device that makes a 'dumb' Tv 'smart'.
I have unlimited data so do not need wifi for it to work
I have unlimited data so do not need wifi for it to work
peteK
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I just use a small 10" freeview tv.
William_H
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Free to air TV has it's problems on a boat. You must be in range of a TV station. You need an antenna. caravan style omni directional means no worries when a boat is at anchor and swings. A directional antena as seen on houses is usually quite large and difficult to mount and direct (rotate) so not practical unless you are semi permanent in a marina. In any case higher is better. Or you may pursue satelite TV with antenna maonting and directing problems.
So many people resort to internet TV or DVD ol'will
So many people resort to internet TV or DVD ol'will
Refueler
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Mobile phone for Internet ... then either cast phone to TV .. or connect it via WiFi to Android TV box - which then feeds TV.
Why either ? I have found that example F1 TV is better cast from phone to TV ..... while Netflix is better via Android TV box ...
My present problem is to find a small snart TV .. small enough to mount on cabin bulkhead ... I considered a tablet .....
Why either ? I have found that example F1 TV is better cast from phone to TV ..... while Netflix is better via Android TV box ...
My present problem is to find a small snart TV .. small enough to mount on cabin bulkhead ... I considered a tablet .....
billyfish
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DONT do it. Enjoy sailing for what it is. To get away.....
dunedin
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Yes a matter of personal preference but on a boat actively used we also enjoy being away from TV, and none fitted.
Very occasionally watch something on iPlayer using 10inch iPad, using phone data signal.
Sandydog2
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My sister recently bought a TV with Freely on it. No aerial needed, it just uses internet to get all the normal channels. No doubt the other apps on it will become useless over time but she just wanted a simple TV. It only cost about £120 for 32 “.
Gixer
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I use a cellular tablet (iPad) with apps and a Bluetooth speaker.
The tablet also doubles as my navigation and instrument repeater.
The tablet also doubles as my navigation and instrument repeater.
PaulRainbow
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We have a mini PC connected to an off the shelf TV with a HDMI cable, the PC gets internet via my phone (unlimited data). All of the free channels are on the internet, plus many more. Can download boxed sets or movies to the PC to view at our leisure. Also get all of the radio stations too. Can also use the PC for passage planning, email and all the usual internet stuff.
wonkywinch
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If you buy a regular smart TV and/or use a firestick type device, you will still have the issue of powering it as they are normally 240v.
I use an android tablet which picks up wifi from my 4g router connected to nearest phone mast.
I use an android tablet which picks up wifi from my 4g router connected to nearest phone mast.
Gixer
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Thats a really good point. I originally used my phone for data like Paul but with my set up when I did this, I lost the ability to see my instruments and AIS on the iPad. The tablet can only connect to one Wi-Fi source at once, not so much a problem when sailing as I’m not watching tv but can be a pain sometimes.
PaulRainbow
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Most small Samsung or LG TVs are 19/20V DC, can be powered via a DC-DC converter.
lustyd
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We use a Nebula Capsule projector which runs Android TV and connect via Starlink. We put the screen up opposite the sofa or in the cockpit then roll it up and stow when not in use.
All runs on 12V or USB.
All runs on 12V or USB.
Minerva
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As having young family means we now have a tv on the boat…
It’s a 24” “campervan“ tv so naturally 12v and designed to be plugged into leisure battery. All TV’s are smart these days so that connected to your phone hotspot (mobile data is basically free) gives you iPlayer / Netflix / YouTube / or whatever you want to watch. About as straightforward as can be really.
I suspect we’ll have an onboard library of Disney dvd’s / film on a dongle this summer too.
It’s a 24” “campervan“ tv so naturally 12v and designed to be plugged into leisure battery. All TV’s are smart these days so that connected to your phone hotspot (mobile data is basically free) gives you iPlayer / Netflix / YouTube / or whatever you want to watch. About as straightforward as can be really.
I suspect we’ll have an onboard library of Disney dvd’s / film on a dongle this summer too.
ithet
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On the rare occasions we want to watch something onboard, we use a laptop (more recently a Chromebook) and internet. Either via connection to phone hotspot, or an onboard 4g/WiFi router.
ithet
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And I have never run out of data at 10Gb/ month.
Dutch01527
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Fire TV, inverter, hotspot on unlimited data phone. Works well. Hardest bit was mounting it without damaging the teak.
Skipper Felice
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I am not watching TV and all the commercial nonsense all day long. But our family and guests sometimes relay on news ... or a good film from Netflix & Co.
Our Azimut 46 had an (old) 3 TV screen installation - in all cabins and salon.
I have taken out the two TVs within the cabins - rubbish.
We have a good flatscreen witih the salon: This TV gets signal from an old, good working "Trackvision" satelite dish (big power consumption) over a "Dreambox/Dreamvision" sat-receiver - ASTRA satelites. We can also have internet / IP TV over our Teltonika WAN Router (RUT421, in Italy TIM network) and the LAN on the boat (WiFi). This is always better along the coastline and a good solution for Netflix ... And most people on board carry an own SPhone or tablet - this is good for TV over internet - LAN - SIM router.
But all this said: 95% of our time on board our TV systems are off. We are creating our own, private TV shows on board without electronics ...
Our Azimut 46 had an (old) 3 TV screen installation - in all cabins and salon.
I have taken out the two TVs within the cabins - rubbish.
We have a good flatscreen witih the salon: This TV gets signal from an old, good working "Trackvision" satelite dish (big power consumption) over a "Dreambox/Dreamvision" sat-receiver - ASTRA satelites. We can also have internet / IP TV over our Teltonika WAN Router (RUT421, in Italy TIM network) and the LAN on the boat (WiFi). This is always better along the coastline and a good solution for Netflix ... And most people on board carry an own SPhone or tablet - this is good for TV over internet - LAN - SIM router.
But all this said: 95% of our time on board our TV systems are off. We are creating our own, private TV shows on board without electronics ...
eebygum
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I looked into this and decided to go down the new IPad linked to my phone hotspot and unlimited data… Serves as Nav backup, social media and work station. We download loads of stuff (Iplayer, AppleTV) etc for when offshore/remote.
If you are looking to go down the flatscreen TV route, look on EBay as they can go for peanuts as people upgrade to bigger TVs. In January I won a 32” SONY flatscreen LED smart TV with its original box and remote for £1 which I setup for my indoor bike trainer.
