a hot spot is a wifi access point
i have a Sony Media player that will connect to my Android phone hot spot
but i haven't used it in about a year or so, my android tablet will also connect to wifi hotspot and connect to the TV using an HDMI cable
so does my laptop
i usually just stream Netflix or amazon via the laptop or tablet
the Menu system is just much easier using web pages than using the remote for the media player or Smart DVD player or Smart TV
but anytime you are so faraway that TV reception is bad
cellular data also suffers, you might need a cell phone booster amplifier and antenna, before you can even connect to stream the movie
couple years ago i was in Kings Canyon Nat park
at the high end NOT down in the canyon.. NO cell signal, no internet or phone for 5 days.
if your willing to watch an old favorite movie on TV or cable
then keep a few old favorite DVD's for just in case !
