How to Connect Any Portable TV to the Internet - Dumb Portable TV to Smart TV

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  • ‪@WaybackRewind‬ - Convert a dumb portable TV to a completely portable smart TV. Takes a little more effort to do it wirelessly but it can be done. I demonstrate connecting portable TVs to three different streaming devices using three different methods using 4 different portable TVs.
    Three different methods used:
    HDMI + USB power
    1) @6:49 (Firestick)
    a) Tyler HD television
    b) Firestick TV www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
    c) Cellphone with hotspot
    AV-Inputs only
    2) @10:20 (Roku)
    a) Casio Portable TV-900
    b) Roku - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B...
    c) HDMI to AV adapter - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
    d) 3.5mm plug to RCA cable - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
    e) gender changers - www.amazon.com/VCE-6-Pack-Pla...
    f) Power brick - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
    g) Cellphone with hotspot
    Antenna Only
    3) @14:56 (Chromecast)
    a) Casio Portable TV-970
    b) Google Chromecast - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B...
    c) Coax to plug into the TV - www.amazon.com/Commercial-Ele...
    d) 3.5mm to Coax adapter - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
    e) UPGrow HDMI to AV converter - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
    f) AV wire - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
    g) RF Modulator - www.amazon.com/sspa/click?ie=...
    h) Three output Power brick - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
    i) USB to 12V DC to DC Converter - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
    j) Cellphone with hotspot
    See Part one where I show how to make any TV into a Smart TV
    • How To Convert Analog ...
    #video #television #streaming

Комментарии • 136

  • @White_Recluse
    @White_Recluse 7 месяцев назад +6

    I got a Pocket Vision 34 Radio Shack, only has an external antenna. This video was super helpful and I’m really interested in making this small Tv work as a smart TV

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  7 месяцев назад +1

      You're welcome, it should work assuming your Pocket Vision is still functional.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @mi777ke777
    @mi777ke777 6 месяцев назад +2

    Tyler TV's work great. Not the greatest picture but very functional and useful for watching TV broadcasts in a small area. I have a 9" and it works excellent.

  • @samb923
    @samb923 Месяц назад +1

    exactly what i needed, thank you

  • @lindahill1199
    @lindahill1199 4 месяца назад

    Love watching you!

  • @kathymcgraw4495
    @kathymcgraw4495 10 месяцев назад +3

    That was very interesting, thank you

  • @jsmiller706
    @jsmiller706 Год назад +2

    Thanks!

  • @onemancinema4642
    @onemancinema4642 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for this.

  • @jscott1000
    @jscott1000 Год назад +10

    😊

  • @matteolozano3477
    @matteolozano3477 4 месяца назад +6

    I don’t care what radio TV it is only thing I want to know would it work in the apocalypse Yes or No

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  4 месяца назад

      It will work in the apocalypse perfectly. I'm sure streaming television will survive that just fine.😅

    • @BillyWilliams-zp9uj
      @BillyWilliams-zp9uj 2 месяца назад +1

      Will a Blue Ray DVD player with screencasting have wifi internet that will connect to a smart TV? I'm seriously having troubles with computer electronics. I don't understand most all of it. Old hunting dog is past learning new tricks but we still enjoy the hunt! Thank you for the videos, it's sinking in slowly for me, very slowly 😅

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  2 месяца назад

      @@BillyWilliams-zp9uj Yes, As a matter of fact in my earlier video I used a streaming Blu-ray player to make TVs into smart TVs so that definitely will work. Thanks for watching.
      ruclips.net/video/U2CnYTVcV2Q/видео.html

  • @stevenjones4319
    @stevenjones4319 7 месяцев назад +2

    I really might do this to my old GE portable radio tv

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  7 месяцев назад +1

      You Should.
      I always wanted one of those GE portable radio TVs but never had one.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @nichlo2039
    @nichlo2039 11 месяцев назад +2

    Hello. Thanks for sharing this awesome video! I had a question about what is the name of the external antenna cord with the coaxial input for the portable tv? Thank you

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  11 месяцев назад

      The cable I used, for example @18:51 is just a regular coax but with an adapter on the end to convert to 3.5 mm plug.
      3.5mm to F Type Female, 1/8-inch TS Male to F-pin Female Adapter Coaxial Converter Nickel-Pated Bidirection Connector a.co/d/fg58scy
      Thanks for watching.

  • @robertwest4157
    @robertwest4157 Год назад +5

    You got the best collect bro! Subscribed!

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  Год назад +2

      Thank you so much. Thanks for watching.

    • @unitedstatesirie7431
      @unitedstatesirie7431 10 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@WaybackRewind I concur.

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  10 месяцев назад +1

      @unitedstatesirie7431 thanks for watching.😃

    • @unitedstatesirie7431
      @unitedstatesirie7431 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@WaybackRewind is the Tyler 9" inch battery powered TV better than the 7" inch model ?

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  10 месяцев назад +1

      @@unitedstatesirie7431 it depends on how you intend to use it. The 7inch is small enough I could mount it on a camera as use it as a monitor. The 9 inch is more for casual tv watching.
      I really like mine and is very useful. I did a lot of comparisons before I picked this one.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @paulj9587
    @paulj9587 10 месяцев назад +5

    Glad to see I'm not the only one out here doing this lol

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  10 месяцев назад

      Old technology is fun isn't it? Thanks for watching. 😃

    • @unitedstatesirie7431
      @unitedstatesirie7431 10 месяцев назад +3

      ​​​@@WaybackRewindthank you for making this video. RUclips videos like yours influence me to buy a compact portable battery powered TV for use in an emergency when the electricity power goes out off during the winter months where I live.
      I can plug in my high quality digital house TV antenna for good signal reception 📺
      There is no electricity needed for a TV antenna.

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  10 месяцев назад

      @@unitedstatesirie7431 exactly. So many don't realize free tv even exists or that these portable TVs can still be made to work. Thanks for watching.

    • @unitedstatesirie7431
      @unitedstatesirie7431 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@WaybackRewind I do miss the amazing long range of the old VHF analog TV signal. I live in Washington State near the city of Seattle and I was able to receive clear TV signals from the country of Canada 📺

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  10 месяцев назад +1

      I grew up in upstate NY and watching Canadian TV was a regular thing.

  • @robertshade8631
    @robertshade8631 3 месяца назад +1

    Good video

  • @user-ps5li3ki6h
    @user-ps5li3ki6h 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you! Quick question please, the second small TV you used with the Roku you used a 3.5mm to coax adapter. If I plugged in an external flat antenna like a mohu, and then scanned the tv for channels would it pick up the over the air channels?

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  8 месяцев назад

      Well no, unfortunately you cannot plug an antenna directly into the second small TV, (or the third one either), and scan for channels because it cannot understand digital channels. I have a different video that shows how to connect an antenna to any TV but it requires a converter to make it work. ruclips.net/video/FSb67v6yU8A/видео.html
      It's not difficult, but different.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @C00kie007
    @C00kie007 Год назад +1

    Ive got a bluetooth FM transmitter for my car. Maybe something like that exists for television frequenties? So it could be wirelessly transmitted?

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  Год назад

      A low power TV transmitter seems like it would work over short distances. I tried to see if it would work with the power I have available but it’s not enough. If demand existed certainly they would be available. But in 2009 everyone abandoned these TVs. Thanks for watching.

  • @haroldncillabryant6448
    @haroldncillabryant6448 3 месяца назад +1

    Man that’s cool

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  2 месяца назад

      Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

  • @raymondsanchez808
    @raymondsanchez808 8 месяцев назад +1

    Where do you get your older models of these tvs? I love these analogs, and I want to purchase one that's small. Like the handheld or the small one on the top left

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  8 месяцев назад

      I bought all the used ones off eBay. The biggest challenge is that most are untested so it's a gamble if they will work. Only 4 out if 10 worked and one of those was brand new so it was more like 3 of 9.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @tomypower4898
    @tomypower4898 10 месяцев назад +1

    cool!

  • @ryanbareither89
    @ryanbareither89 Месяц назад +1

    You kids don't know how easy you got it. I had to connect to a BBS with a 2400 baud modem! If anyone picked up the phone in the kitchen, the modem would hang and I'd get disconnected and lose my place in MMUD.

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  Месяц назад +1

      My first modem was 300 baud. I dialed into the mainframe it was plenty fast enough because it was all text with zero graphics. My first computer class used punch cards. Oh we had it rough.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @candaysee
    @candaysee 4 месяца назад +1

    I got everything to work except the sound. Picture comes through but nothing else. I have something similar to first TV except it didn't have HDMI only AV inouts. So I got the HDMI to AV cord. Any suggestions?

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  3 месяца назад +1

      Check the cable you are using on your camera. There is no universal standard for TRS plugs, (tip, ring sleeve). Sony is different from most everyone else. So its possible you might have the wrong cable.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286
    @lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286 6 месяцев назад +2

    My handheld turns on. All fuzzy and antenna so I can’t carry it around, no use for it.. I really DID Like it. It was a color TV.. Thanks for the info..

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  6 месяцев назад +1

      Be interesting to find out if it still works for real.
      Thanks for watching

  • @jeanguy974
    @jeanguy974 10 месяцев назад +1

    I went out bought all the stuff i need. It goes fuzzy. Was white screen at one point. Old tv like last one. Rf modulator only has channel 3 and 4. That problem?

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  10 месяцев назад +1

      Channel 3 and 4 only should not be a problem ordinarily. What I have found is that old tvs being analog the tuner may have driven outside the range that it's designed to tune in. Set it to channel 4 and then try 2 or 3 or maybe 5 or 6. You might get lucky. If not maybe the TV just not longer works at all. I wasn't sure my TV still worked. I know I had it repaired in the 80s but couldn't remember if it still worked back then. Thanks for watching.

  • @lydiabaker1384
    @lydiabaker1384 11 месяцев назад +1

    I have a 1987 Panasonic portable tv. Would any of these methods work for it?

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  11 месяцев назад

      Absolutely yes, assuming the TV is still functional. Any TV can be connected to the internet. Thanks for watching.

  • @stereomann83
    @stereomann83 Год назад +5

    the coby cd boombox tv is probably from the mid 2000's

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  Год назад +1

      I'm not sure as I bought it off eBay. Thoroughly disappointed it didn't work better. Most analog TVs don't work at this point, and it's not because of the transition to digital tv. They simply just don't work, period. Thanks for watching.

    • @illkid86
      @illkid86 11 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@WaybackRewindthey could work via converter boxes

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  11 месяцев назад +1

      @@illkid86 half my TVs simply didn't work at all. Converter boxes won't help a broken TV. Thanks for watching.

    • @illkid86
      @illkid86 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@WaybackRewind I have an attachment to portable tv that dates back to 1996 in fact I've bought like 10 portable tvs in the last 6 years digital and analog and I like the analog more

    • @illkid86
      @illkid86 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@WaybackRewind an analog tv with a vcr was giving to me a few months ago I hooked it up to a converter box and I pretended it was the analog days lol

  • @abimcculloch6353
    @abimcculloch6353 Год назад +1

    Help!! For the portable device to chromecast, can you write a list of all necessary components? I don’t want to miss anything :)

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  Год назад +1

      I’ll put a list in the description, thanks for watching.

    • @robertshade8631
      @robertshade8631 26 дней назад

      @@WaybackRewind how to utilize Chromecast on an old GE tv?I just get the Chromecast begin page is all.Im trying to utilize Tablo downloadable app if I can get past the opening Chromecast page.

  • @lori1035
    @lori1035 8 месяцев назад +2

    Looks like a fun project! Links to products would be helpful 😊

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the reminder, will add links to description.
      And thanks for watching.

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  8 месяцев назад +1

      Links added for all the hardware.
      I'm not sponsored by Amazon so not getting kickbacks, just posted for your convenience.
      Thanks for watching.

    • @lori1035
      @lori1035 8 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you!! Did you happen to try this with a Realistic Pocketvision 22?

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  8 месяцев назад +1

      @@lori1035 This will work with any television assuming the television is still functional.
      The tuner on my Realistic Pocketvision 24 has drifted very badly to where the channels are off by about 30 channels from where they should be. And I get sound but barely a picture. Probably due to leaking capacitors that change value over time.
      Assuming your Pocketvision 22 still works this will work.
      Thanks.

    • @lori1035
      @lori1035 8 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! Subbed 👍

  • @MatthewMecham-s6v
    @MatthewMecham-s6v 12 дней назад +1

    Is there any way possible for my old tv with only an external port to be able to turn into a smart tv?

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  12 дней назад

      Yes, ANY TV can be made into a smart TV, even if only has an external port. I show you different ways depending on the nature of that port but it can be done. If you have any specific questions just ask.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @sesa2984
    @sesa2984 5 месяцев назад +1

    Is there any way to convert these old portable tv's to digital capability?

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  5 месяцев назад

      Yes absolutely. You just need a digital converter that runs on battery power. I didn't exactly do that in this video but combine what I showed you here with what I did in the video below and it's done.
      ruclips.net/video/sAdk1ImkOCQ/видео.htmlsi=SukJljuuiDlhWFBd

  • @MatthewMecham-s6v
    @MatthewMecham-s6v 12 дней назад +1

    Is there any way that i can turn my old tv with only an external antenna into a smart tv?

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  12 дней назад

      Yes of course, it's method number three in the description. The RF modulator will send the signal to the antenna input. No Problem. If you have any specific problems let me know. Thanks for watching.

  • @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY
    @FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY 9 месяцев назад +1

    How many mAh does your power brick have ??

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  9 месяцев назад

      @11:40 has 25,000mAh. @17:52 has 26,800mAh
      Thanks for watching

  • @robertshade8631
    @robertshade8631 3 месяца назад +1

    How to get over the air channels for a pocket or portable tv like Casio brands when camping or driving out of town??

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  3 месяца назад +1

      I didnt show over the air channels per se, but if you do this method over the air channels are available via the internet with apps. Also in the video I did on free over the air TV those techniques will work on portable TVs if it was an antenna jack, (and most do) and the converter is battery powered, some are.
      Perhaps I will show that in a follow up video but great question and thanks for watching.

    • @robertshade8631
      @robertshade8631 3 месяца назад +1

      @@WaybackRewind Welcome

    • @ElevatorWasher5000
      @ElevatorWasher5000 26 дней назад +1

      Can’t you use a converter box maybe idk

    • @ElevatorWasher5000
      @ElevatorWasher5000 26 дней назад +1

      And a power bank or power station

    • @robertshade8631
      @robertshade8631 26 дней назад +2

      @@ElevatorWasher5000 I think possible if runs on battery or power off the vehicle but I’m not certain.Im just exploring different methods and scenarios.

  • @dgh5223
    @dgh5223 4 месяца назад +1

    I just got a Casio LCD color tv-980. We put batteries in it and screen and the moving line came on. I’m trying to talk my husband in getting it set up to get something on it.

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  4 месяца назад

      It will work too if you follow my instructions. Good luck and thanks for watching.

    • @space_star_one
      @space_star_one 20 дней назад +1

      Can the tyler 7inch amd 16 inch tv connect to a mobile phone i have a hacked Netflix app which i watch tv on my phone.

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  20 дней назад

      @space_star_one Yes, if your phone has an HDMI output then it's easy to display that on any TV with the methods I've shown here.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @RRC6490
    @RRC6490 3 месяца назад +1

    What’s the background music, asking for a friend 😅

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  3 месяца назад +1

      There are only two audio tracks in this video:
      The Golden Present
      Jesse Gallagher
      (used throughout)
      One Time
      Jeremy Black
      (only in the opening)
      Congratulations, no one has ever asked this on any of my videos, you are the first.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @silver_dish
    @silver_dish 7 месяцев назад +1

    Boi... That sure is a lot of cables...

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  7 месяцев назад

      could probably optimize it with shorter wires.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @ryanbareither89
    @ryanbareither89 Месяц назад +1

    You need to recap the Panasonic pop up. Your V sync caps are bad.

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  Месяц назад

      I wish I knew how to do that. Oh I can solder passably, but de-soldering and re-soldering 100s of caps without frying the surrounding components, probably not.
      Thanks for watching.

    • @funani69
      @funani69 13 дней назад +1

      @@WaybackRewind​​⁠do those tvs that are rolling have v-hold and h-hold, because if they do and work properly, adjusting them in the back should fix the picture like how it did in my case

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  13 дней назад

      I just went to power up the Panasonic pop-up and it spewed battery acid all over me and failed to light up. So it has bigger issues now. Afraid it needs a complete rebuild.
      Thanks for watching.

    • @funani69
      @funani69 13 дней назад

      @@WaybackRewind Damn i didn’t know it was that bad fr💀💀💀

  • @lorrainejuliano7361
    @lorrainejuliano7361 8 месяцев назад +1

    Holy cow why so many wires not safe

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  8 месяцев назад

      Not safe in what way? Voltages are all very small.
      But thanks for watching.

    • @frstwhsprs
      @frstwhsprs 6 месяцев назад +1

      I think they meant like you could trip yourself

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  6 месяцев назад

      @@frstwhsprs oh okay. I think I would make them trip safe.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @austinstitzel
    @austinstitzel 8 месяцев назад +1

    I'm gonna guess that you are a Capricorn.

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  8 месяцев назад

      lol, nope

    • @austinstitzel
      @austinstitzel 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@WaybackRewind What is your actual sign?

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  8 месяцев назад

      @@austinstitzel I don't believe in that, but if you must know my birthday is in May

  • @ramonaghinescu7296
    @ramonaghinescu7296 13 дней назад +1

    Dumb portable tv ???? How rude

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  13 дней назад

      I guess you are joking? These portable TV have zero functionality until converted, that is the context of calling them “dumb” Thanks for watching.

  • @different-abled5332
    @different-abled5332 10 месяцев назад +1

    A television should stay a normal television. None of this Internet crap for television sets.

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  10 месяцев назад

      Fair enough, and all but one of these televisions are paperweights without some electronic help. I have other videos that show you how to get free over the air television on any TV. Thanks for watching.

    • @different-abled5332
      @different-abled5332 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@WaybackRewind thank you so much, God bless you.

  • @MatthewMecham-s6v
    @MatthewMecham-s6v 12 дней назад +1

    Is there any way that i can turn my old tv with only an external antenna into a smart tv?

    • @WaybackRewind
      @WaybackRewind  9 дней назад

      Yes, that is super easy. My last example does exactly that. Thanks for watching.