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New Smart TV

sheetsheba — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:18:15 GMT

I treated myself to a new smart TV! I decided to set it up today thinking it would be easy. So six hours later I finally gave up and will wait until tomorrow to continue. Maybe it's just me but you have to have a degree in computer science to do anything regarding electronics. Frustrated doesn't even cover how I feel!

Re: New Smart TV

Mz iMac — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:27:43 GMT

@sheetsheba If you do not understand the user manual, call CR. Tell them to provide "baby steps" (non-techy) instructions & to stay on the phone w/you till YOU are satisfied.

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sunshine45 — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:50:43 GMT

this is why i have kids!

i let them handle all of the "technology" in the house. LOL

i will admit though, i have learned a thing or two.

Re: New Smart TV

spumoni99 — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:56:40 GMT

I usually try to find a youtube video that shows how to do things. Maybe search on youtube with the model number and how to setup.

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Biftu — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 02:23:22 GMT

This is why I keep putting off buying a new TV!

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Goldengate8361 — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 02:35:56 GMT

This is a legitimate issue that most folks have. That's why I LOVE Amazon Fire TVs....and, better yet, Best Buy's Insignia TVs, which are loaded with Amazon Fire. They are, by far, the easiest to set up!....and then manage from that point on. Trust me. I speak with much experience about this. The quality is absolutely superb, too, and get this....the price is typically much lower for most sizes and versions.

Re: New Smart TV

qvcaddition — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 03:09:56 GMT

@sheetsheba

@sheetsheba wrote:
I treated myself to a new smart TV! I decided to set it up today thinking it would be easy. So six hours later I finally gave up and will wait until tomorrow to continue. Maybe it's just me but you have to have a degree in computer science to do anything regarding electronics. Frustrated doesn't even cover how I feel!

When I got mine, Best Buy delivered it and set it up for me. All this tech stuff can be very frustrating if you are of a certain age.

Why did you not let the company or store set it up?

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bargainsgirl — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 04:18:15 GMT

I am old and old school and prefer an ON and OFF button!!!

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catter70 — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:36:15 GMT

My sister just got one when she cut the cable.We couldn't even figure out how to plug the power cord into the TV. It's very well hidden. No instructions included. Called CS and they never called back. She finally found where to plug it in by turning it pretty much upside down. She's thrilled by the money she's saving watching Tubi and Pluto and not having to pay for the cable.

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Ainhisg — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:51:42 GMT

@spumoni99 wrote:
I usually try to find a youtube video that shows how to do things. Maybe search on youtube with the model number and how to setup.

This! Or if you can't find the exact model, you will likely find one that is similar. Learning how to use the remote is also often shown on Youtube videos. And Google is your friend, too!

Re: New Smart TV

febe1 — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:52:25 GMT

@qvcaddition wrote:
@sheetsheba
@sheetsheba wrote:
I treated myself to a new smart TV! I decided to set it up today thinking it would be easy. So six hours later I finally gave up and will wait until tomorrow to continue. Maybe it's just me but you have to have a degree in computer science to do anything regarding electronics. Frustrated doesn't even cover how I feel!
When I got mine, Best Buy delivered it and set it up for me. All this tech stuff can be very frustrating if you are of a certain age.
Why did you not let the company or store set it up?

I did the same, thru Best Buy, and it was well worth it.

I know what I'm capable of and what I'm not.

Re: New Smart TV

Shelbelle — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:47:41 GMT

We got a small Amz Fire TV Insignia in Oct, took about 4 calls to Comcast before it was working properly, it was exhausting.

Re: New Smart TV

stevieb — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:17:10 GMT

@qvcaddition wrote:
@sheetsheba
@sheetsheba wrote:
I treated myself to a new smart TV! I decided to set it up today thinking it would be easy. So six hours later I finally gave up and will wait until tomorrow to continue. Maybe it's just me but you have to have a degree in computer science to do anything regarding electronics. Frustrated doesn't even cover how I feel!
When I got mine, Best Buy delivered it and set it up for me. All this tech stuff can be very frustrating if you are of a certain age.
Why did you not let the company or store set it up?

I'm there with you. I was doing well to connect all the cords properly to my old school TV, no way I want to try to set up a new model, though I am planning to get one. I'll let somebody else do it rather than risk a nervous breakdown...

Re: New Smart TV

Pecky — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:04:22 GMT

I set up my new Samsung and thought it was super easy. I just plugged it in and it walked me through everything. It was all set up in 10 minutes. I, however, do not have cable and didn't have to worry about plugging that in. I just had to go into my YT Tv and put my email in to access my account along with my Netflix and Prime.

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songbird — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:09:18 GMT

I depend on my husband and son to put it together.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:39:30 GMT

I turned off the wifi on my TV. I don't need it. I use my streaming box to view all of my programs and the box is connected to wifi so I can just go through that if I need to access apps. Turning off the TV's wifi means the TV won't 'see' me nor will it try to send me notifications of any sort.

What's there to set up on a new smart TV? I don't think it's that complicated. Mine guided me through the process which didn't amount to much at all. Most of the settings were preset and some I changed for my personal preference such as picture brightness/contrast. But nothing else.

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nascarfan — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:49:33 GMT

I understand your frustration. I want to know why company's produce Lousy set up instructions? Is it a game with them? Needless to say, I often leave negative reviews on the company's social media pages about the lack of set up instructions.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:55:43 GMT

Between my husband and son in law, they didn't have too much trouble. I am not tech savy at all and I know I would have been frustrated.

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I am still oxox — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:38:24 GMT

We did ours with coaching from Samsung, they were very helpful

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Venezia — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:42:13 GMT

I bought two Samsung TVs from Sam's Club a few years ago.

DH and I unpacked them, put them in place and I did the setup. I thought they were easy; the instructions were clear and you just followed what was on the screen.

We've been very happy with them ever since. I'd never go back to the old-style tvs.

(When it comes to anything "techy", I'm the one that handles it. DH is not technically inclined.)