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TenOC
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Jan 16, 2019

Watch downloaded movies on dumb TV -- No internet

Because I do not know how to ask the question in a few words I was unable to find any answers by googling.

I have a "dumb" TV. I also have a WD Live TV HD Media Player. I DO NOT connect to the internet.

To watch a movie that I have downloaded to my computer. I copy the movie to a USB drive and then I attach the USB drive to the WD Live TV. I know the WD Live will allow me to stream and to connect to netflix and the internet. I know there are other ways to stream movies, but my internet speed will not allow me to do stream.

My WD Live TV is "sick". I need a replacement. I can an find old HD Live TV units on eBay but since they are a number of years old I am looking for a different solution.

Any suggestions???
  • All you need is a media player
    You can get something for $49

    Now if you want remote control
    Built in storage etc.. Like your. Wd, then it is going to cost more money
    You can even do this with your smart phone or tablet using a OTG cable (on the go)

    I have a
    MEDIASONIC digital recorder player, that will play recorded/downloaded content from USB to the tv using HDMI cable, and they are available on Amazon for around $39
  • p220sigman wrote:
    You can probably get a cheap DVD player that has a USB input. Also, with the cost of TV's now days you may be able to replace the TV with one that has a USB input for not a ton more money too and skip the intermediate device.


    They are much cheaper than years ago... You can get a decent, smart TV at 40" for around $200.00 - Costco TV
  • You can probably get a cheap DVD player that has a USB input. Also, with the cost of TV's now days you may be able to replace the TV with one that has a USB input for not a ton more money too and skip the intermediate device.
  • Get a Samsung TV
    They all have USB and you can watch, listen to anything on it.
  • There are several on Amazon for $150-$300. We have DISH and they support DISH Anywhere. Load up an IPad and iPhone at home and watch them via Appletv without WiFi while traveling when you want.

    We have Dish with a carryout but often nothing is on that we want to watch.

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