Smart TV versus Computer monitor as a display

[Rags]

Hello everyone,
My Magic Mirror build will complete two and a half years soon. I have used a Samsung LCD monitor 18inch for my initial build, I now want to upgrade the display. The real estate in my Magic Mirror wooden frame can accommodate a larger screen if i install it vertically. I was wondering if I can use a smart TV instead of a monitor. Currently, I am getting a 32 inch smart android TV (XIAOMI) at a price lesser than a 24 inch Samsung monitor.
The advantages are that the Magic mirror can also double up as a a smart TV with the flick of the remote button.
I am curious to know the pros and cons.
Thanks

[sdetweil]

@Rags I have a smart TV ( 43 in) as one of my mm displays, and not smart(55 in) as other. same thing, remote change source… voila.

the 55 has 4 different mm as input

I did because get higher resolution at cheaper price.

check power on/off process of wanting to turn off when no one is around…

[Rags]

@sdetweil said in Smart TV versus Computer monitor as a display:

@Rags I have a smart TV ( 43 in) as one of my mm displays, and not smart(55 in) as other. same thing, remote change source… voila.

the 55 has 4 different mm as input

I did because get higher resolution at cheaper price.

check power on/off process of wanting to turn off when no one is around…
@sdetweil Great.
So I have a motion sensor (RCWL-0516) that controls the switching on and off of the monitor. Will it also work for the Smart TV seamlessly?

[drventure]

@Rags Yeah, the only real potential downside is that smartTV’s may or may not handle Poweroff or standby requests properly, and in the event of a loss of power, may or may not come back on automatically.

Other than that, they tend to be a lot cheaper than monitors but just as good. Heck, if you can find a cheap 4k tv, probably even better than typical PC monitors!