You can use your existing or smart TV's to make Skype video calls . . . Here are three configurations:
A - For Sony Smart TV's you need:
Note - not all features of current Skype Windows 7 versions are available on the Skype enabled TV's.
- A Skype-enabled Sony TV - Available models are the HX, NX and EX series
- A camera compatible with Skype-enabled Sony TVs: i.e. Model number: CMU-BR100 - Use ythis webcam to make audio calls, too. It comes with a special microphone system that’s designed to pick up your voice from the couch across the room, plus it delivers great video quality.
- A fast broadband internet connection. Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD).
B - For Sony Blu Ray Players & your existing TV you need - Sony Blu Ray Model number BDP-S780 - MSRP: $249
Built-in Skype capability for the Sony Blu Ray Model number BDP-S780 makes it easy to see eye-to-eye all over the globe with internet voice and video calls. Simply add a compatible microphone/camera (Model number: CMU-BR100 sold separately) to make Skype-to-Skype video calls or Skype-to-phone calls - through your TV.
Note - not all features of current Skype Windows 7 versions are available on the Skype Blue Ray Players.
- A camera compatible with the Sony Blu Ray BDP-S780 player
i.e. Model number: CMU-BR100 . . . MSRP: $149- Any HDMI TV
- A fast broadband internet connection. Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD).
C - For your existing TV you need to add the VSS-1 System - https://www.tzmc.us/skype/index.htm
Getting current full featured Windows 7 Skype capability from the VSS-1 system makes it easy to see eye-to-eye all over the globe with internet voice and video calls. The VSS-1 includes a webcam, mic, wireless keyboard & mouse. You can make Skype-to-Skype video calls, or Skype-to-phone calls, or chat or share desktops, photos, & presentations - through your TV from across the room or your couch.
- The VSS-1 system - with webcam, mic, wireless keyboard & mouse
- Any HDMI TV
- A fast broadband internet connection. Broadband speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended (10 Mbps for HD).
Item ID # and Cart Link Description List Price VSS-1 Add Skype video & audio calls from your existing TV to iPhones, iPads, PCs, Laptops, Macs - plus Recording & Live Streaming. $2,509More Information on the player & camera:
- BDP-S780 User Manual - 44 pages
- BDP-S780 Data Sheet - 2 pages
- BDP-S780 Skype Operations - 2 pages - showing limited Skype functions vs. Windows version
- CMU-BR100 User Manual - 2 pages
- CMUBR100 Install Guide - 1 page
- CMU-BR100 Data Sheet - 2 pages
03/05/2024