swap standard tvs for smart tvs

[DGHarting]

I recently purchased a 2020 Ranger Tug 29s and I wish to swap out the standard TVs with smart TVs. Has anyone done this? Is the DC power jack "standard" for an RV style DC powered smart TV? if so, please share brand and model. Thanks

 

[4umfreak]

If your smart TV was going to connect to a wifi signal anyway, can you just thorw a Chromecast on it and be done?

 

[Submariner]

I recently purchased a 2020 Ranger Tug 29s and I wish to swap out the standard TVs with smart TVs. Has anyone done this? Is the DC power jack "standard" for an RV style DC powered smart TV? if so, please share brand and model. Thanks

I bought a ROKU for $35. USB powered off the TV, plugs into the hdmi port on the TV. Connects to WiFi on the boat.


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[DGHarting]

Thanks for the suggestions, I have an old Chromecast which I will try first. Still curious if annyone has upgraded their TVs to a smart TV.

 

[OdyseaII]

I updated the model and size of the tv on our 2019 R31 CB thinking I was buying a smart TV but it did not have any resident apps so I ended up adding an Apple TV and have been fine.

Only negative is that the Apple TV is AC.

Having the slightly bigger tv has been nice.

 

[BB marine]

When I purchased my C26 in 2016 one of the first things I did was install a smart TV. The power supply that is used in the Majestic TV was not compatible with any Smart TV's that I researched. The picture quality of the Majestic was not good for watching movies but ok for watching general TV (News) so I left it in place and installed another TV in the V berth area. 27" Samsung 110V. I had a 2000W inverter so not an issue while at anchor to watch TV. I wired a splitter box for a marina dock cable ( some marinas have Cable) and also used the second output from the Majestic antenna so I could have both TV's using the digital TV antenna
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My plan was to mount the TV at the fwd area of the berth. At the same time I was running a raw water wash water line to the bow for an anchor wash down.
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I ran a TV coax cable and a 12/3 boat cable for 120V receptacle to the bow.
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This project was more involved than just installing a smart TV. The Smart TV was a nice upgrade over the standard 12V Majestic TV. I had to install a different power supply from Majestic so that it worked properly. The sound would go out often. The new power supply fixed this issue. If your up for a small project I would recommend the upgrade if you like relaxing on the boat and watching a good series or movie on the boat.

 

[watson1987]

I have a FireTV stick in my cockpit TV to make it smart. To keep the Garmin mirror input, I use one of the following to be able to switch between the inputs and just have it all stuck to the back of the TV with some velcro

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08K8 ... UTF8&psc=1

 

[DMD3]

+1. Firestick connected to our onboard 5G hotspot or marina wifi is a nice solution. Smartens up the TV and it’s happy being powered by the nearby 12vdc USB port. Also makes for an easy Bluetooth connection to the Fusion stereo system.

 

[Rocky Lou]

My Roku works great but needs AC and there is no outlet in the closet, hence, I have to run an annoying extension cord. I can run Apple TV, for mirroring, also. That is quite useful when an app will only run on iOS and can then be mirrored.

Has anyone found a Roku model, or other brand, that does not require AC and fits without any modification to mounting structure?

 

[SJI Sailor]

I've had 2 Roku models that run off USB power only. On our C30 we used one that got all of its power from the TV USB port as Martin noted similarly. I do the same thing on one TV at home.

The key is to get a Roku model that works that way and has relatively lower power requirements. I imagine that would be older and/or lower resolution devices (just a guess). I found this list online which may help: https://community.roku.com/t5/Remot...0's use standard,minimum stated for the unit.

If the Roku wants more power than the USB provides, it may give an error saying there's not enough power but I just ignore that and it seems OK!

 

[Rocky Lou]

I've had 2 Roku models that run off USB power only. On our C30 we used one that got all of its power from the TV USB port as Martin noted similarly. I do the same thing on one TV at home.

The key is to get a Roku model that works that way and has relatively lower power requirements. I imagine that would be older and/or lower resolution devices (just a guess). I found this list online which may help: https://community.roku.com/t5/Remot...0's use standard,minimum stated for the unit.

If the Roku wants more power than the USB provides, it may give an error saying there's not enough power but I just ignore that and it seems OK!

Thanks, I have a USB model at home, but, that won't fit on the boat due to limited space on my C302. You must have similar restrictions on a C30, so I'll presume that there is one that fits.

 

[Submariner]

I've had 2 Roku models that run off USB power only. On our C30 we used one that got all of its power from the TV USB port as Martin noted similarly. I do the same thing on one TV at home.

The key is to get a Roku model that works that way and has relatively lower power requirements. I imagine that would be older and/or lower resolution devices (just a guess). I found this list online which may help: https://community.roku.com/t5/Remot...0's use standard,minimum stated for the unit.

If the Roku wants more power than the USB provides, it may give an error saying there's not enough power but I just ignore that and it seems OK!

Thanks, I have a USB model at home, but, that won't fit on the boat due to limited space on my C302. You must have similar restrictions on a C30, so I'll presume that there is one that fits.

A Roku fits nicely behind our 19” tv on our RT27-OB.

I didn’t do an Apple TV (which is what I use at home) because it requires 120volt ac power. I didn’t want to have to run the inverter to stream tv.

I didn’t do an Amazon Fire stick because they do too many advertisements on their interface trying to sell. That wastes data on my data plan when I’m streaming via cellular.

Roku is inexpensive, small, simple user interface, powered via USB right off the TV. Doesn’t need 120 volt ac. I can stream YouTube, Netflix, Paramount+, Pandora, Amazon Prime… Apple TV (the app) so all our Apple content we can watch. I can also airplay from my tablet or phone to the Roku. There’s also a ton of other apps that they have available for streaming.

Hulu is the only problem app. Because the boat uses a different Internet connection than at home, Hulu thinks I’ve moved and says I can stream live tv, but unless I change my plan to this “new IP address”, they won’t let me stream on-demand content. They think I gave my account to someone else and am streaming outside my home. Which is partially true, but it’s the same viewer (me). This issue with Hulu is just how they try to keep folks from sharing accounts across households.

Here’s a photo of how I made our TV a smart TV for $35.
Powered via usb directly off the tv. I bought the ROKU 4k express.

https://www.letsgochannelsurfing.co...c9c0_1e5b3c2a66b04e39a372ac304368dfbbmv2.jpeg

Additional info on converting the TV to a smart TV.
https://www.letsgochannelsurfing.com/boat-upgrades/tv-roku


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[Rocky Lou]

I'm on the boat later today to, once again, fix a Westerbeke generator problem...my least favorite part of the boat.

I'll see if there is room for the suggested Roku on my main berth TV mounting platform, which should be the same as Submariner: https://www.letsgochannelsurfing.com/bo ... bbmv2.jpeg

That model is similar to what I use now expect mine has an AC cord that I have to run to an outlet on the starboard side of the berth.

As mentioned, Apple TV runs fine on Roku and I have an app (xFinity), like Hulu, that checks the network that I'm using. SOMETIMES, I can fool it by logging on from my iOS device, then, mirroring to the TV. Apparently, their network checker is not foolproof.

 

[Submariner]

As mentioned, Apple TV runs fine on Roku and I have an app (xFinity), like Hulu, that checks the network that I'm using. SOMETIMES, I can fool it by logging on from my iOS device, then, mirroring to the TV. Apparently, their network checker is not foolproof.

The ROKU also supports airplay directly from an apple device.

https://www.letsgochannelsurfing.co...c9c0_aece9ac06e174fa083e6064ed5aa5284mv2.jpeg

 

[trailertrawlerkismet]

On our R25OB 2022 we swapped out the stock tv with an LG 24LQ520S-PU Smart TV. It works fine as a stand alone and or with the Apple TV we have hooked up to it.

Jim F

 

[SJI Sailor]

I've had 2 Roku models that run off USB power only. On our C30 we used one that got all of its power from the TV USB port as Martin noted similarly. I do the same thing on one TV at home.

The key is to get a Roku model that works that way and has relatively lower power requirements. I imagine that would be older and/or lower resolution devices (just a guess). I found this list online which may help: https://community.roku.com/t5/Remot...0's use standard,minimum stated for the unit.

If the Roku wants more power than the USB provides, it may give an error saying there's not enough power but I just ignore that and it seems OK!

Thanks, I have a USB model at home, but, that won't fit on the boat due to limited space on my C302. You must have similar restrictions on a C30, so I'll presume that there is one that fits.

We used one of the Roku "express" versions rather than a "stick". It has a separate box with a cable that runs to the side/back of the TV. That way it can fit pretty much anywhere; just have to get a cable that works.

The model we bought is obsolete, but is similar to this one (not sure about the power requirements):

Roku Express 4K+ | Roku Streaming Device 4K/HDR, Roku Voice Remote, Free & Live TV https://a.co/d/8Jrrb0c

Besides the fit, it also makes the box highly visible to the remote control although on a boat there is usually not a problem of remote control distance!

As others note, there are many solutions. Personally I use Roku sticks/boxes even on brand new smart TVs because I strongly dislike manufacturers' built-in smart TV apps (too often slow, buggy, poor remotes) and I also don't trust their privacy. Also on the boat, the built in TV was fine (except the speakers! Another story 🙂 ) so I didn't feel like messing with a replacement. Although maybe for the speakers ...

But that's just me and is why there are many solutions, I suppose!

 

[Rocky Lou]

Roku Express 4K+ | Roku Streaming Device 4K/HDR, Roku Voice Remote, Free & Live TV https://a.co/d/8Jrrb0c

is the right type.

Turns out that I had a working solution all along since I also have this type which I bought years back for a home TV. Since I was home, I used the USB->AC adapter. So, when I looked at the cable I saw that I could simply remove the adapter and no more extension cord to trip over...D'OH.

 

[SJI Sailor]

Roku Express 4K+ | Roku Streaming Device 4K/HDR, Roku Voice Remote, Free & Live TV https://a.co/d/8Jrrb0c

is the right type.

Turns out that I had a working solution all along since I also have this type which I bought years back for a home TV. Since I was home, I used the USB->AC adapter. So, when I looked at the cable I saw that I could simply remove the adapter and no more extension cord to trip over...D'OH.

Nice, glad to hear that type still works!

 

[jeffhowell1]

Replaced old Majestic TV on my 27 last summer with 24” Sylvox Smart TV

Works great, 12 volt plug, connected wirelessly to Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro
Excellent picture, decent sound, can be connected to fusion stereo with optical cable for sound, have not done that yet

https://sylvoxtv.com/collections/rv-tv/ ... 12-volt-tv

 

[dexmot74]

How are you liking the sylvox tv?

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