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Compatible
CURA TVs, displays AND DEVICES
Compatible
CURA® TVs, displays AND DEVICES
Compatible CURA devices and displays
Cura is available on a wide range of devices click on the category link to jump to specific lists of devices that we have tested.
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Phones: Apple, Android Tablets: Apple, Android, Fire |
TV’s: |
Media Streamers: |
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16:9,21:9,5:4, 4:3 and 1:1 aspect ratio screens |
PCs: Any modern browser |
HDMI Displays
The system is able to support any HDMI compatible TV or computer monitor with a 19:6 aspect ratio (normal, HD, Full HD or 4k screens) in landscape (Horizontal) or CW Portrait (Vertical) or CCW Portrait using any of the media streaming devices below (starts at $30 US, CAN$ 69) with the companion Cura ™ TV application, available from their App Stores. You can use the remotes from these devices to action simple controls such as pause, previous/next and more info etc.
If HDMI CRC support is enabled on the display power contact can be managed via the Streaming device.
This is the preferred display support, as the application and remotes give users more control and feedback.
Tested and recommended mobile devices, TVs, displays and media streamers
Here is a list of displays that the Curator Tech team has so far been able to test with some notes and recommendations. Items highlighted in blue are devices that we have tested that work and look especially great.
Mobile Devices
| Brand | Model | Cost (US) | Notes: | |
| Apple | iPads | >$200 | iOS version 13 and above | |
| Apple |
iPhones |
>$200 | iOS version 13 and above | |
| Amazon | Fire HD10 and other Fire Tabs | >$80 | ||
| Android Tablets | Dragon Touch & others | >$80 | Android 8 and above | |
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Android phones (Samsung) |
Samsung S8,S20 and others | >$100 | Android 8 and above | |
Streaming Devices
Except for the TV’s that have Android TV built in you will need one of these Android or Apple TV streamers plugged into an HDMI port of the TV or monitor. The CURA TV application can run of Android 9 and above, the units below have been tested , but others should also work.
| Android TV Streaming Devices | ||||
| Brand | Model | Cost (click on cost to go to online store) | Notes: | |
| TiVo (US,UK) |
Available |
TiVo Stream 4K Streaming Media Player – RA2400 | $30 , £60 | Can use a 1 or 1.5 A USB supply on TV or monitor |
| Onn(by Walmart US) |
Available
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Android TV UHD Streaming Device
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$20 | Can use a 1 or 1.5 A USB supply on TV or monitor, but will need a USB to Micro USB cable |
| Onn(by Walmart US) |
Limited Stock |
Android TV 2K Streaming Stick | $10-$15 | Can use a 1 or 1.5 A USB supply on TV or monitor |
| Dynalink |
Limited stock |
Dynalink Android TV Box |
$30 US,€29.99 | TV USB with micro cable |
| Nokia |
Nokia Android TV Streaming Box 8000 |
€60.00 | ||
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Available BestBuy |
Chromecast with Google TV | $50,$ CA$56, AUS$95, £60,RM300 |
*** NOTE May 2022 System. Can not auto start CURA from power off anymore. Needs to use provided power supply |
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| Google TV HD | $30 | as above | ||
| Xiaomi |
MI Box /Stick |
$US 70-60 | ||
| Mecool | Amazon | KM2 and others | $US78 | |
Fire TV Streaming Devices
Full list @ Amazon Fire TV Streaming Devices
| CURA for Fire TV Devices | ||||
| Brand | Model | Cost (US) | Notes: | |
| Amazon | Fire Tv Sticks (all versions) | starts at $US25 | Note cannot Auto start CURA | |
Apple TV Streaming Devices
| CURA for Apple TV Devices | ||||
| Brand | Model | Cost (US) | Notes: | |
| Apple | Apple Tv 4K | $120 | Note cannot Auto start CURA | |
| Apple | Apple TV HD | $99 | Note cannot Auto start CURA | |
TV’s – Built in
A number of TV manufacturers has started to build in Android/Google TV platforms inside their smart TVs.
| Android/Google TV’s | |||
| Brand | Model | Cost (US) | Notes: |
| SONY | 43″ Class X800H Series LED 4K UHD Smart Android TV | $600 | ANDROID TV built in will CURA TV app can be loaded directly. Great 4k image display, really low profile only 2in, can be nicely mounted in 2in wood frame both landscape or portrait |
| The SONY series of Android /Google TV should be compatible | |||
| Hisense | 43″ Class A6G Series LED 4K UHD Smart Android TV | $300 | ANDROID TV built in will CURA TV app can be loaded directly. Great image quality. about 3.5 in in depth |
| The Hisense series of Android TV | Starts at $190 | ||
| TCL | Smart Android TVs | Start at $229 to $800 | ANDROID TV built in will CURA TV app can be loaded directly. Great image quality. about 3.5 in in depth Sizes from 32 in to 70 in |
| Toshiba,DYON,Telefunken | Android TV/GoogleTV | ||
| JVC,GRUNDIG,Xiaomi | |||
TV’s – Built in
Full list @Amazon Tv with Fire TV
| Fire TV’s | |||
| Brand | Model | Cost (US) | Notes: |
| Amazon | 32″ to 75″ | $149 to $899 | |
| INSIGNIA | 24″ to 75″ | $69 to $800 | |
| Hisense | 50″ -58″ ULED | $350 | |
| Toshiba | 32″ – 65″ | Starts at $119 | |
| PIONEER | 43″ 50″ | $199, $220 | |
Other TV’s
Every TV has a spare HDMI port so can be used with one of the above streaming devices, here is a list of ones we played with and liked.
| Brand | Model | Cost (US) | Notes: |
| TV’s | |||
| Samsung | The Frame Series 43” 4k | $900 | Only 1in off wall, excellent images, multi-use |
| Samsung | The Frame Series 50” 4k | $1,200 | Only 1in off wall, excellent images, multi-use |
| Samsung | 43″ Class Q60A Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV | $500 and above for bigger sizes | Only 1in off wall, excellent images, multi-use |
| Samsung |
43″ Class 8000 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
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$349 and above for larger sizes | Only 1 in off wall, very good images, multi-use |
| Samsung | 7/8 Series 43”4k | $280 | Less expensive image very good, stands off wall about 3.5 in , wood can be used to make it look like a frame |
| Samsung | N3500 Series 32” | $240 | Can be mounted upright about 3 in off wall- very good image |
| LG | 48″ Class CX Series OLED 4K | $1,400 | Amazing image only 1.5in on wall |
| LG | 43″ Class UN7000 Series LED 4K | $250 | Very good images about 4in off wall |
| Insignia (best buy) | 19” Class LED HD | $99 | OK images,3.5 in can be used as a sideboard frame |
| Computer Monitors | |||
| Brand | Model | Cost (US) | Notes: |
| Elecrow |
10.1″ Raspberry Pi Screen |
$135 | 1920X1080p Great small tabletop with a convenient stand and cables can be hidden |
| InnoView | 15.1″ Ultra Slim Portable Monitor | $160 | 1920X1080p |
| Samsung | 24 ” SF350 Series S24F350FHN | $139 | Very good images, can be mounted upright only 2in off wall |
| Samsung | 22 ” LF22T350FHNXZA | $149 | Good looking semi-matt thin bezel |
| Samsung | 27 ” SR650 Series | $220 | Comes with a freestanding stand that can pivot to portrait – looks very good with great viewing angles |
| Samsung | 24 ” SR650 Series | $190 | Comes with a freestanding mount that can be set to portrait – looks very good with great viewing angles |
| Samsung |
27″ WQHD Monitor
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$230 | 4K Comes with a freestanding mount that can be set to portrait – looks very good with great viewing angles ,screen 1.5 inch depth |
| Samsung | 32 “AM500 Series Smart Monitor | $220 | Really good images only 2in when mounted on wall either in landscape or portrait has built in ambient light sensor |
| Samsung | 27 “AM500 Series Smart Monitor | $220 | Really good images only 2in when mounted on wall either in landscape or portrait has built in ambient light sensor |
| Digital Frames (Google photos) – Indirect control | |||
| Nixplay | Smart Digital Picture Frame 10.1 Inch, | $180 | |
| Lenovo | Smart Frame 21.5″ FHD (1920 x 1080) | $250 | |
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Nest Hub Smart Displays 7” and up
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Starts at $50 | ||
| Projectors | |||
| ViewSonic | 1080 HD with HDMI | ||
- Note: Curator tech, is not affiliated with any of the brands above –
As many display options as possible
Our goal is to enable as many display options as possible, in terms of device types, screen size and appearance. This has largely been achieved. CURA® is now compatible and can display on mobile phones and tablets, (iPhone, iPad, Android and Fire), TV’s with Google TV, Android TV or Fire TV built in, and can use the HDMI port of any TV or computer monitor or display in conjunction with media streaming devices such as Apple TV, Google Chromecast TV, Android TV, and Fire TV sticks or boxes, the later start as low as US $30.
The CURA® management application is compatible with all the touch screen devices above and any PC, or device that utilizes a modern web browser.
In most cases the overall display quality is excellent. The ability to mount or orientate these displays in either a horizontal or vertical orientation can really make a great improvement to the enjoyment of images. However, in many cases, it’s also desirable to have displays and frames that can fit into a location’s décor, and not look like TV’s stuck on a wall.
At the moment the majority of the displays we support have an aspect ratio of 16:9 which are the now majority of available displays, but CURA® does also support the older standard 4:3 and 5:4 screens and more specialized 21:9 and 1:1 (soon) screens.
Below you will find many options, from just plugging in a TV to off-the-shelf digital frames. We also have some recommendations of TV or computer monitors that can be easily and with a small amount of cost and effort that can be made into amazing looking small, medium and large size digital frames that do not look like TV’s or monitors that are just stuck on a wall. i.e. the use of low profile, small edge screens that you can put a 1.2 in or 2in wood frame around and mounts it 2in off a wall can make a huge difference in the appeal. Bear in mind that you still must deal with the power cable(s). This can be solved by using thin 5 amp lamp cords, using recessed power outlet kits or get an electrician install recessed power sockets inside your walls.
SR650 Series 24” Monitor at 90° with wood frame
Cura enabled tablets as smart photo frames
Cura used with TV and portrait monitors
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