While there is no industry standard for what a 'Smart TV' is, the term is used to describe a TV that combines a Television set with computing and internet capabilities. (Not unlike a smart phone such as the iPhone). The remote takes the place of a mouse and you use a friendly graphical user interface to navigate content.

Smart TVs also let you access IPTV - Internet Protocol Television. A development that is touted to be the next 'big thing' in Television. For more info on IPTV, visit this website.

The term Smart TV was originally used by Samsung but has been adopted by other TV makers such as LG and Philips.

What can you do with a Smart TV?

• Access social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook
• Stream content from home computers
• Access video, photos and music stored on your phone
• Browse the web
• Play games
• Watch YouTube videos
• Stream music and photos from the web
• Download and use Apps
• Search for content

Further reading: What is Samsung Smart TV

Smart TV - what you need to know.