Smart TV setup in Dawlish
Looking for professional smart tv setup help in Dawlish? Hembury Contracting provides reliable tech help services across Dawlish and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Dawlish
Smart TV connected to WiFi with all your streaming apps set up and working. I'll optimize picture settings, connect external devices, and explain the remote in plain English.
### Turn Your Smart TV Into Something You Can Actually Use
New TV out of the box looks great showing its demo loop. Then you try to **actually watch Netflix and it all falls apart**. WiFi password screens, app logins you can't remember, picture that looks worse than your old TV, and a remote with 47 buttons that do... something?
Let me get it properly set up.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Smart TVs ship with terrible picture settings (too bright, too saturated, motion smoothing on). Five minutes adjusting settings makes a £400 TV look like a £800 one. But the menus are deliberately confusing.
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### Working Properly vs Out-of-Box Frustration
| ✅ Set Up Right | ❌ Default Settings | |----------------|---------------------| | All apps installed and signed in | Can't remember Netflix password | | Picture looks natural and detailed | Too bright, too smooth, looks fake | | Sound works properly | "Why is sound coming from the TV, not soundbar?" | | One remote does everything | Three remotes, none doing what you want |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Connect basics** | WiFi setup, software updates, initial config | | **Set up apps** | Install streaming apps, sign you in, organize them | | **Optimize settings** | Picture calibration, sound setup, disable junk features | | **Connect devices** | Soundbar, console, Sky box - all working together |
**📦 You're Left With** - TV connected and streaming working - Picture and sound set up properly - External devices integrated - Understanding of how to use it all
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### Pricing Guide
| Scenario | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |----------|----------------|------------| | Just TV, basic app setup | 1 hr | **£60** | | TV + soundbar/console | 1.5 hrs | **£85** | | Complex setup (multiple devices, troubleshooting) | 2 hrs | **£110** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.*
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### Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ **Just bought TV** - get it set up properly from the start
✅ **Can't get WiFi working** - password/connection issues
✅ **Apps won't work** - Netflix/iPlayer problems
✅ **Picture looks wrong** - too bright, unnatural, "soap opera effect"
Why Choose Us for Smart TV setup in Dawlish?
WiFi connected and streaming working
All your apps signed in and ready (Netflix, iPlayer, Prime)
Picture and sound settings optimized
Remote control explained in plain English
What to Expect
### Step 1: Connect & Update Get TV on your WiFi, run any software updates, do initial setup (country, channels if needed, basic settings). ### Step 2: Apps & Accounts Download your streaming apps, sign you into them, organize the home screen so apps you use are easy to find. ### Step 3: Optimize & Connect Adjust picture and sound settings properly. Connect soundbar, games console, or other devices. Get it all working together with minimal remote juggling.
Our Dawlish Service Coverage
We cover Dawlish and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Dawlish or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎨 **Wall-mounted TV?** If you want the TV on the wall, that's a separate job (wall bracket, cable hiding, testing studs). But once it's up, I can do all the connection and setup work. **Streaming services you'll actually use in the UK:** - Netflix, Amazon Prime (need subscriptions) - BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All4, My5 (free with TV license) - Disney+, Apple TV+ (need subscriptions) - YouTube (free) **Older house with slow internet?** Smart TVs need decent WiFi (5Mbps minimum for HD streaming, 25Mbps for 4K). If your WiFi is in the hallway and TV is in the back room, you might need an extender or cable. I'll test and advise.
Frequently Asked Questions about Smart TV setup in Dawlish
What's involved in setting up a smart TV?
Connect to WiFi, download and sign into your streaming apps (Netflix, iPlayer, Prime, Disney+, etc), optimize picture and sound settings, set up any external devices (soundbar, games console), and explain the remote control. Most people can do the basics, but get stuck on WiFi passwords, app logins, or making everything work together.
Can you help with an existing TV that's not working properly?
Yes - that's half my TV calls. WiFi keeps dropping, apps won't load, picture looks wrong, sound coming from wrong place. I'll diagnose what's actually broken and fix it. Often it's settings that got changed accidentally, not a faulty TV.
Will you show me how to use the remote properly?
Absolutely - modern TV remotes are confusing with 50 buttons you never need. I'll show you the 8 buttons you'll actually use, how to switch between apps, and how to get back to live TV when you're lost in menus.
Can you connect my soundbar/games console while you're there?
Yes - getting everything working together is the tricky bit. TV, soundbar, Sky box, PlayStation all need to talk to each other properly. I'll set it up so you don't need three remotes and a degree in HDMI.
How long does TV setup take?
Just the TV with basic apps - about an hour. TV plus soundbar, games console, and complex setup - up to 1.5 hours. I stay until everything works and you can actually use it.
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