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Your TV's USB port is seriously underutilized: 5 features you're not taking advantage of

While the USB port is an older technology, it remains remarkably versatile, offering more functionalities than commonly perceived. Here are some notable examples.

But if you're willing to sacrifice a bit of color accuracy and resolution for more real estate on, say, a 55-inch TV screen, you can employ a Bluetooth adapter to connect wireless peripherals like a mouse or keyboard. The downside is that most TV USB ports are designed for data transfer and powering low-energy devices, so they don't pull a lot of juice. Manufacturers often introduce upgraded features and functionality, improved performance, and bug fixes with the occasional update, and you can download the latest software through dedicated support pages.

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