Your TV's USB port is seriously underutilized: 5 features you're not using enough

zdnet.comPublished: 5/15/2025

Summary

The article reveals how underutilized USB ports on TVs can unlock various functionalities, offering creative solutions for everyday tech tasks. It outlines five innovative uses: using them as a slideshow player or media hub, transforming the TV into a workstation with peripherals, enabling an older TV to stream content wirelessly, charging devices without an outlet, and updating system software through USB uploads. These methods showcase the hidden potential of TV USB ports beyond their typical use cases.