Top 10 Smart TV Apps

Skype for smart TV is not much different from a traditional application for a computer, which has long become a familiar tool for communicating with family, video conferencing and business negotiations. A basic and familiar interface, combined with extensive functionality and excellent video data transmission, make the application for communication on the big screen one of the most useful software. After all, what could be better than sitting in front of the TV with the whole family and chatting with friends or relatives in another part of the country or even the world.

However, despite the popularity of Skype, manufacturers have stopped creating new versions of the smart TV application. So, with all the convenience of the program itself, an attempt to install it yourself can become a real hassle. At the same time, if the TV does not have a built-in camera, the user will have to carefully choose a suitable outdoor camera specifically for Skype. This is the reason for not the highest rating of the application.

The notorious service for downloading and watching videos has been holding its own for years, regularly winning good positions in various ratings. Despite many competitors with similar capabilities, today video hosting remains the best and is in high demand on all types of devices. On smart TV, as well as on devices, the user can log into his account, synchronized with user data on other devices. This will allow you to comfortably view videos from the channels to which the profile is subscribed, search and save new materials, like and enjoy your own downloads.

The only drawback of the application was the problem of installation on old Samsung TVs with smart TV.Previously, they successfully worked with him, but now YouTube functions only on new models. On models up to 2012, it can be launched using a special prefix. Fortunately, this did not affect other companies.

Tvigle ranks among the best in terms of content quality and online cinema design. A higher position in the review of this application for smart TV was prevented by the insufficient variety of the latest films of foreign production compared to the leaders of the rating. However, this is perhaps the largest collection of first-class Russian and Soviet films and cartoons. Therefore, such an application is quite suitable for fans of domestic cinema or those who prefer to show children only good, time-tested children's programs.

In the "children" section, the user will find even the best modern serial cartoons, such as Masha and the Bear. A convenient search will allow you to find the desired series by number or name. And all this is absolutely free and without ads not intended for children. Therefore, while doing household chores, caring parents can safely entrust the entertainment of the baby to this application.

Angry Birds is a legendary game that has become the best entertainment for several generations of gamers at once. Its simplicity and brightness attract children and teenagers. For high-quality drawing, thoughtfulness and multi-levelness, the game is appreciated by experienced gamers.For a long time, the Angry Birds application was available only on various devices and computers and everyone fell in love, but, according to the opinion of many fans of the game who have not tried the arcade game on the big screen, they have lost a lot. Moreover, some choose a smart TV device just for the sake of this application.

The game pleases not only with its classic style, but also with high resolution, as well as excellent adaptation, which is not typical for all smart TV gaming applications. However, it does not require registration and any monetary expenses. The game can be quickly launched at any time, for example, during commercials or while waiting for your favorite TV show.

Keeping up to date with the latest sporting events is easy with the best app for sports enthusiasts. The service works absolutely free of charge and is loaded on all kinds of smart TVs from various manufacturers. In most cases, it can be found in the company's store, so you can download it in seconds. Sportbox successfully combines a video reviewer and a sports newspaper. The user is offered not only watching broadcasts, but also an overview of the main sporting events of the day, the results of football matches, news, standings and so on.

Most of the application, of course, is occupied by the most popular sport - football. However, there was a place for figure skating, Formula 1 racing, skiing, hockey, biathlon, volleyball, fencing and more than fifty categories. The program is especially popular among adherents of Samsung and Algy due to instant download and perfect adaptation to smart TVs of these brands.

3D entertainment lovers will definitely love the one-of-a-kind all-in-one 3D video app. Particularly popular is the "Entertainment" section, created for virtual travel around the world. Here the user will be able to make real 3D excursions to various countries, learn a lot about the world without leaving the room.

Also, this smart TV application offers to dive to the bottom of the ocean, watch exotic animals, visit famous hotels and inns virtually and much more. The developer also took care of the children, who will certainly appreciate the three-dimensional cartoons from the "Kids" section. So far, the application is available only to owners of Algy TVs. Nevertheless, it is possible that, rapidly developing, it will soon become a favorite pastime of all virtual travelers.

The original application was ranked among the best due to the unique breadth of possibilities. Unlike other virtual movie libraries for smart TV, the program, which is popular mainly among Samsung fans, offers the user not only watching famous movies, but also other opportunities. Current movie posters, ratings of famous films of past years and even the most anticipated new releases, news, interviews, videos from filming, broadcasts of the Oscars and many other additions make Kinopoisk the most versatile application for viewing movies.

When choosing a movie in this application, the user can also read reviews and comments from film lovers.Having studied the trailers and reviews, it is easy to find the novelty that interests you in the cinemas of the city and even see their location on the map. In general, this is a stable and very interesting application for smart TV, although the search could be more comfortable.

The wide range of subscriptions and entertainment makes Megogo one of the best free smart TV apps with in-app purchases. The program is practical, reliable and suitable for devices of any platform, like Android or Windows, and Apple, as well as most modern Samsung, Sony TVs and so on. At the same time, it stands out among many online cinemas with special settings that allow you to choose your favorite voice acting and connect subtitles. The live section offers free viewing of concerts, lectures, sporting events and shows.

The ability to create a personal account will allow you to manage your subscriptions from any device and enjoy entertainment, including even hundreds of TV channels. However, fans of freebies will be disappointed - watching broadcasts, as well as a number of the latest films, is possible only with a paid subscription. Some films can only be purchased separately.

Do you love to cook and are always on the lookout for something new? Samsung and Algy's best smart TV cooking app contains thousands of step-by-step recipes with detailed illustrations, videos and useful tricks. Therefore, the Culinary Academy is a real storehouse of ideas for new dishes, not only for culinary gurus, but also for novice amateur chefs.A nice and simple interface will allow you to create your own recipe book on your TV in one swipe.

The abundance of convenient filters is very helpful for those who know exactly what they are looking for. The application is able to select recipes for individual ingredients, entire lists of products and the name of dishes. The distribution of culinary masterpieces by thematic categories will even allow you to find something original for any event, be it New Year's Eve, bachelorette party, wedding anniversary, romantic date or dinner party.

Ivi is the largest legal film library in Russia, offering people access to thousands of films, series and cartoons from all times and peoples. Unlike most other applications for watching movies, this virtual cinema is constantly updated, thanks to which you can find here both the first black-and-white films and old Soviet cinema, as well as sensational novelties that have only recently been released. The latter, of course, are often not free or require a subscription, but over time they become available to the general public.

An important advantage of the smart TV application is its versatility. Samsung, Apple, Sony, Algy, Philips, Toshiba - the best online cinema works stably on different TVs, supports common operating systems and even game consoles. You can save movies in "watched" and "watch later". Convenient search by category, name, year and country simplifies navigation.