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Destin Vacation Rentals with Smart TVs… Does it Matter?

More people are streaming through Smart TVs than ever before.  That’s why Smart TVs in our Destin Vacation Rentals is becoming a more common amenity at Sunset Resort Rentals.  Our guests find it convenient to be able to access this technology while at the beach.  These particular beach lovers will choose a beach rental that offers the Smart TV feature over one that does not.

What is a Smart TV

In years past, beach rentals to offer an upgraded cable tv package if they wanted to provide premium viewing options.   Today, simply upgrading the TV to a Smart TV can create an avenue to premium channels.  Local cable is still offered, however, a vacationing guest can also access

their favorite shows and movies.   Apps like YouTubeTV, Hulu, AppleTV, Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime, etc, can be downloaded for free to most Smart TVs.  Each guest can access the apps using their own login.  This is referred to as streaming.  By utilizing a TV that allows streaming, a guest can experience the same at-home tv experience while on vacation.

This all works because the Smart TV is connected to the internet via wifi or modem.  Although local cable is still accessible through the cable tv and internet provider, all of the streaming apps on the Smart TV rely on the internet.  Currently, Sunset Resort Rentals still offers local cable in all of our properties, though streaming is becoming more and more popular.

How do Destin Vacationers use a Smart TV?

Converting to Smart TVs may sound a bit confusing at first, but with just a bit of tinkering, you will quickly discover the benefits.  From the TV’s home screen, a list of apps will be displayed.  Choosing the cable box is one option.  But let’s say that you have an Amazon Prime account that allows you to watch movies from your computer or home tv.  With a Smart TV, you can also access Amazon Prime while on vacation by finding the Amazon Prime app on the TV and simply logging in with your own credentials.  Now you can watch all of your saved movies just like you can at home.  The same goes for any other streaming app.

Also, apps can be broadcast from your phone to a Smart TV.  This is called screen mirroring or casting.  Simply open the app on your phone, then use the broadcast symbol to send the signal wifi to the TV.  This can also be set up using the Smartview feature on an Android phone, or by using the Airplay feature on an iPhone.

 

Guests of Sunset Resort Rentals will find the most up-to-date features in their beach vacation rentals, including Smart TVs.  Our luxury beach condominiums and homes are upgraded with kept in premium condition for every guest alike.  For a list of properties that offer Smart TVs as a standard feature, please use the Smart TV search feature when viewing our Destin and Fort Walton Beach vacation rentals.