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Second TV connection
I have two TV's that are literally back to back seperated by a wall in a semi open area consisting of my living room and kitchen. I have a receiver in my living room for that tv and would like to use the tv in my kitchen but not gain an additional receiver. Both tv's will not be on at the same time so in essence I would like to have the capability of viewing either tv but not at the same time. What options do I have if any to make this work or will I have to resort to paying fo an additional receiver.
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J_M
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10 years ago
On your smart tv you can go to uverse.com and watch live tv, recordings from your DVR and shows already aired. It's not the same as having a receiver but there is no charge. To log into it you will need a user id and password. If you have ever went to att.com and managed your account there it is the same user id and password.
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aviewer
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10 years ago
Look at post 3 in this thread - https://forums.att.com/t5/Receivers-Battery-Backup/U-verse-coaxial-connection/m-p/4174133#M60206
Are both TVs HD or one SD? & how much are you willing to spend?
You are close enough that you could use component cables for one TV & HDMI for the other.
If one TV is HD & the other SD, you may have to try different settings to get a satisfactory aspect ratio.
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sacman1122
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10 years ago
I have an LED HD smart tv and and older JVC D-ILA which currently has the receiver physcally connected to it. I would rather spend the money on a permanent solution than incur monthly reoccuring costs for another receiver.
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aviewer
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10 years ago
So, the JVC is connected HDMI or component. I would connect the LED with component or HDMI, whichever is available, as the least expensive.
The only caveat is - when HDMI is connected it can take over, so it may be better to go for the Sewell splitter & connect both TVs HDMI. My son likes his setup. It is the more elegant solution.
If you can scrounge up a cable just to try the HDMI/Component, that would be a good idea.
Here is what a component cable looks like - http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Component-Video-Cable-Audio/dp/B001ID829O/ref=pd_rhf_dp_shvl1
To try it, you need only the three video connections, not the two audio.
Post if you have questions as you go.
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skeeterintexas
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10 years ago
I have a Sharp Smart TV and I will need further explanation on your suggestion.
Is there a Uverse app available to smart TVs?
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aviewer
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10 years ago
Skeeter -I believe that there is a range of robustability on Smart TVs.
I have a JVC that is about useless from a smart perspective. I did not buy it for that feature because I have a computer connected to it.
When there were a number of posts about Samsung smart TVs, I learned that they have a browser. So, they can access uverse.com.
You will have to check with Sharp to see if they have a library of apps & how you load them on your TV. It is unlikely that there is, or will be, an att U-verse app. Only, other sources of content.
Ask Sharp for a browser to access uverse.com.
If you would like to connect your computer to the Sharp & use your existing browser(s) we can discus those details.
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skeeterintexas
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JefferMC
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I wouldn't assume that because a Smart TV has a browser that it'll be able to run all the little pieces and parts necessary to view content on Uverse.com.
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skeeterintexas
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