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Question: Do you need a smart TV if the blu-ray player has wifi?
Document: The wifi ability really gives this a lot of capabilities that my older DVD player did not present. This makes my older dumb TV a smart TV without the cost. I can imagine once Amazon Prime is available that will makes this really useful (I don't use Netflix at this time). DVDs and Blu-rays load very quickly and play easily. Images (available using HDMI) are quite nice.
I can connect to my smart TV via Miracast and it works great, but connecting directly to the blu-ray player left me with a blank television. I don't have any 3D blu-rays so unfortunately I can't attest to the quality of that feature. The regular functionality of the player in general is good, however, and one arguable benefit to having a higher model is the text box on the front of the player.
When the package arrived with the Blu-Ray Disc Player, I read through the manual and set the player up by my 65 inch Samsung Smart TV. I put in an old DVD, pressed the buttons as instructed and there on my screen was the movie! I really like it and when nothing is on TV that catches my attention, I slip in a DVD and sit back for an evening's entertainment. The player does what it is supposed to without a lot of fiddling around.You will like it.
I bought this to use as a 3D blu ray player, not for the apps or web browser. It works perfectly for what I purchased it for. Movies look fantastic and 3D playback is exactly what I expected. I have a smart tv and Apple TV, so have not even attempted to use the apps. This player cost $100 and that is a steal for a quality blu ray player that is also 3D capable.If you are looking for a blu ray player, do not hesitate to get this.
As a streaming media player this device makes a great Blu-ray player ;-)  As a BD (Blu-ray Disc) player it works well enough and if the purchase you'd be making was to satisfy the need for a BD player you'd likely be happy. Even in the streaming apps area you might find some level of satisfaction, but it depends a bit on your patience and also on which services you want to stream from. As I write this Amazon video streaming is not supported.
Purchased this unit strictly because it would support WiFi controls on wireless network as advertised. Received today and could not find any apps to control on my iPad. Called Samsung and was informed no mac/iPad app for this unit. Tried the Samsung new smart app for TV and other networked items and it could not find this unit on network (wired and both worked independently). So while this may be a nice unit, it does not work as advertised and I'm returning to Amazon.
Note: If you use an amplifier/receiver you will want to adjust your audio settings. I changed the audio to Bitstream (let my amplifier decode the audio) and turned on multi-channel. Otherwise you will get already decoded stereo out of this, which won't be near as good as what your amplifier will do.Buy this if you need a 3D BD player for a decent price which can update itself over WiFi (or Ethernet).
Samsung's BD-H5900 is the new-for-2014 midrange Blu-Ray player. The others in this year's line are theSamsung BD-H5100 Blu-Ray Disc Playerand theSamsung BD-H6500 3D Smart Blu-ray Disc Player. The only differences are that the 5100 is smaller, and it doesn't support 3D; and the 6500 adds HD upconversion.The unit does NOT have Amazon Instant Video, nor did any recent update add this. There were rumors it was coming, but never anything officially announced.
If you don't need the 3D or the front display, get the BD-H5700 (which I also have). The H5700 still has WiFi and most of the features as this one, but only plays 2D and has no front display.The display is bright and annoying and I couldn't figure out how to dim it.
This model is in the middle of Samsung's three H-series Blu-ray players. The truly-entry level BD-H5100 does not have WiFi or 3D playback capability for a list price that is $35 less, and the BD-H6500 adds HD upconversion for an additional $80 on the list price.
Answer: Dave I am using mine with a non-smart TV and since everything goes through the Blu ray player this should not be the case . By the way this is an excellent unit and I have no problems watching any of my streaming services.