Next Gen consoles vs Smart TV media features?

[Eamon]

Hi folks,

Basically I'm buying a next gen console(PS4) and a new TV. What I was wondering was there any point in getting a smart TV or how does the PS4's media feature's stack up to it.

I would be using either smart TV/PS4 in conjunction with my android tablet to control the apps and I've seen this work very well with a friends tv/tablet using Spotify and Youtube, is this possible on the PS4?

The apps I would be using most frequently would be Spotify, Youtube, Facebook and Netflix as well as other TV apps(e.g. BBC Iplayer).

The TV size will be around the 40"-42" size and probably Sony/Samsung and will be wall mounted.

Any other advice you think I would find suitable would be appreciated.

[Chris]

duplicated thread

[ranger_diy]

I am a fan of smart TVs because you can just turn on the TV and access your apps. It is slightly easier than turning on the playstation. If you are on a budget, you can by all means get by with the apps on the PS4. They are typically better than the apps on smart TVs. One problem I had with the PS3 was that the wireless networking sucked. I am guessing the PS4 is better.