A monitor looks like a TV set but it does not.
A monitor looks like a TV set but it does not Receive TV signals.
computer for the monitor to work; it can connect to a cable or satellite receiver, tuner box or movie player using the same inputs as a standard TV. A decently sized LCD monitor (24”-32”) can make a great option for the bedroom or the kids’ play area. Repurposing it will save you money and a trip to the local recycling depot (monitors contain toxic chemicals that are bad for the environment so they must be properly disposed of). Even an old CRT or flat-panel monitor can be converted to receive TV signal; the age and quality of the monitor just may make the modification cost-prohibitive for the picture quality