Smart TV browsers can display Geckoboard dashboards, but they're often unreliable. For the best experience, we recommend using an external device.
Why smart TV browsers aren't ideal
Geckoboard requires a modern web browser with full HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript support. Smart TV browsers are typically:
Underpowered for dynamic content
Rarely updated
Limited in memory and processing capabilities
While your dashboard may display fine initially, these limitations often lead to the dashboard not being displayed as expected.
Recommended approach
For reliable, long-term dashboard display, use an external device connected to your TV running Chrome or Firefox.
See our guide on recommended devices for displaying dashboards on TVs for minimum requirements and suggested hardware options.
New smart TVs
Even new, high-end smart TVs have the same browser limitations. The TV quality doesn't affect browser performance; rather, smart TV manufacturers prioritize streaming apps over providing modern web browser capabilities.
Using an external device to power your dashboards ensures they display correctly and update reliably without the troubleshooting issues common with smart TV browsers.