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Restricting data usage in LED tv

15 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/restricting-data-usage-in-led-tv.197675/

Baker
Baker Original post #1
Jun 20, 2016 at 8:34 PM
Guys

i do have 32inch sony w56d TV , and i am playing youtube videos most of the time. i do have 30mb/s data plan with 70gb limit.
But with in 20 days i am exhausting my quota. is there any way we can control the data usage from TV..?
TheSloth
Jun 21, 2016 at 1:15 AM
are you watching those videos in 720p or 1080p?
RCuber
RCuber #4
Jun 21, 2016 at 11:03 AM
Which router are you using ?
dashing.sujay
Jun 21, 2016 at 12:24 PM
The best bet is to lower the video quality. Going by your setting, your video will play automatically up to 2k I suppose. 720p should be ideal for you.
dashing.sujay
Jun 21, 2016 at 11:37 PM
Done that , now onwards what will be the quality i will be getting..?

Not really sure, never used youtube on a TV, but should be anything less 720p (guess).
M
Minion #11
Jun 27, 2016 at 5:52 PM
i didnt done any settings , i think all will be in HD

Change Quality to 480p.It will save data Quality will not be Bad as your tv will upscale it to 1080p.
Baker
Baker #12
Jul 8, 2016 at 12:36 PM
Go to YouTub

There, choose " I have a slow connection. Never play higher-quality video".

Last month i had set this configuration , but am not able to find that option now , where exactly is that

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Now in setting am seeing only these options
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dashing.sujay
Jul 9, 2016 at 6:22 PM
Seems like Google has removed the option.
Baker
Baker #14
Jul 10, 2016 at 7:25 AM
Seems like Google has removed the option.
That really bad , my data is burning like anything.

When I checked the video details palying on TV , it says resolution:1280*720@30.

What will be the size for these resolution if w play for 10minutes..?
dashing.sujay
Jul 11, 2016 at 12:59 PM
That really bad , my data is burning like anything.

When I checked the video details palying on TV , it says resolution:1280*720@30.

What will be the size for these resolution if w play for 10minutes..?

Well, even if you play for 2 minutes, if your speed allows, Youtube will push it to maximum possible.