Internet TV can watch TV without a set-top box, but it needs to be distinguished according to whether the TV model has a built-in smart TV system. If you buy a TV that supports smart TV function, you can directly open the application store in the TV and download and install the corresponding network TV software, such as Youku, Iqiyi and Tencent Video. By connecting Wi-Fi or Ethernet cables. In this way, TV channels, film and television programs, variety shows, animations and other content can be conveniently watched in these applications, without buying and accessing set-top boxes.
If you buy a traditional non-intelligent TV, you need to buy another network player or set-top box, such as Xiaomi box, LeTV box, Tmall box and so on. Link the set-top box to the TV and watch TV online through the network.