Surprising Devices You Can Plug Into Your Smart TV

The USB ports on Smart TVs work just like the ones on your computer, providing power, charging devices, and even transferring data. With their functionality, you can connect interesting and surprising devices just for fun.

 

9. Digital microscope

One of the most popular accessories is a phone holder that can be attached to a telescope, extending the magnification limit of the telescope using the phone's camera. Attaching a microscope to a Smart TV essentially creates a similar relationship, but many people have never thought to combine the two. Everyone's first instinct is to connect it to the display's USB port .

When you plug the microscope into your Smart TV , the USB port will provide power and display the image, much like a webcam. Your Smart TV will then turn into a large screen for everyone to see.

8. Karaoke Machine

 

Many people know that karaoke machines work with Smart TVs, but they don't expect the two devices to work so well together.

It's no surprise that the USB port can power the karaoke machine while you use the Smart TV's signature feature to install karaoke apps. I ran Stingray Karaoke Party on my Vizio Smart TV and it worked flawlessly!

7. Vacuum cleaner

You can plug the compact handheld vacuum into any USB port, as long as it has power. Note that you will be limited by the length of the cable, but you can use your Smart TV to charge the handheld vacuum instead. Don't forget: The TV must be on to provide power or charge.

6. Console NES Classic Edition

Remember those classic consoles from Sony, Sega, and Nintendo? Those little consoles were not unlike the Raspberry Pi , and as such, they consumed very little power. So small, in fact, that in some cases, you didn't even need a power outlet. That's right, you could run the NES Classic Edition directly from your TV's USB port.

5. Wall "painting"

Do people still use screensavers? Sadly, no, despite the fact that they used to be popular. However, you can use the USB port on your Smart TV to simulate the effect visually. At least one USB port on your Smart TV also doubles as a service port, meaning it can power a device and transfer data.

4. Air purifier

 

Some home power outlets and surge protectors rarely have room; many people rely on USB ports to charge and power other devices. So in a small apartment, a Smart TV offers a unique way to clean the air and save space by plugging in an air purifier, like the Pure Enrichment PureZone Mini portable air purifier.

3. LED lights

Many people have been interested in this trend for a long time, but never really got around to it because they didn't want an unsightly cable hanging from the wall. However, if you attach LED lights to the back of your Smart TV, you can actually solve the power problem right away with a USB port.

2. TV fan

TV fans aren't meant to cool you down, they're meant to cool down external devices like game consoles. Typically, you'll want to place a Smart TV fan nearby to keep it from overheating. It's basically like the rear fan on a computer case.

1. Chair speaker

When you think of Smart TV accessories, the first thing that comes to mind is usually a speaker or a soundbar, but what about a chair speaker? When you realize that it is aimed at people with hearing impairments, you understand how much potential this device has. There are so many unique designs.

There are chair speakers that look like sophisticated baby monitors, speakers that cover the chair like weird technology straight out of Dune, and ones that can be worn around the neck like a pillow. People who don't particularly like wearing headphones on their ears can find a chair speaker specifically for gaming.