TuTu 32 Inch TV with DVD Player Built-in, 720P HD Flat Screen LED TV DVD Combo with HDMI, USB, VGA, Non-Smart TV or Monitor for Room, Kitchen, Office, or RV Camper

Review of the TuTu TV (model TUB22EFN) without the DVD player.Our ceiling-mounted installation is similar to one that you may see used as surveillance camera displays in a store. I needed to install a confidence monitor on the back side of a larger monitor that faced an audience. They would share the same video source via a splitter (I am using a J-Tech Digital HDMI, 4K, 60Hz, 1X4, multi-resolution output splitter). The larger monitor displays the full 1080p source, and I did not want the confidence monitor to reduce the signal down to 720 for both screens.My requirements were simple: An inexpensive monitor in the 20 to 24-inch range that offered an HDMI input, displays a full HD 1080P signal, included a VESA mount and an IR remote control, and was NOT a so-called smart TV. I needed the monitor to turn on and connect to the HDMI input with a single press of a button. A few years back there would have been quite a few options available, but it took some extensive searching to find a currently available model that met these requirements. It seems that most manufacturers have gone all-in on smart TV's which can require interactive navigation to display the desired source, particularly if the power is interrupted. I did try using an Insignia brand smart TV and found its operation annoying and completely unacceptable for my needs.I was skeptical about a monitor from a brand name I had never heard of, but it was about the only unit I could find that met my requirements. The scant information that I found suggested that this TuTu might be a re-badged RCA model (which may resolve some cable/streaming device remote issues). The manufacturer offers a one-year warranty. It seemed prudent in this case to purchase the additional warranty as well.This TV is about as basic as you will find, and a bit of a throw-back with only one port of each type: HDMI in, VGA with 3.5mm audio in, AV in, RF, USB, and 3.5mm earphone. Ther are no loop-thru or ARC ports, and no wired or wireless network connections, but this monitor is an unlikely candidate for the heart of fancy entertainment system. The power plug is permanently connected. The USB media player (text, audio, and photo) supports the following formats: txt, mp3, jpg, jpeg, bmp, and png. It does not support video formats.The housing for the speakers at the bottom of the unit protrudes backward, which restricts access to the downward-facing video inputs (see photos posted by other reviewers). This may be an obstacle for longer stick-type HDMI sources, but this issue could be easily resolved with a short HDMI extension cable. I cannot comment on the sound quality (the most common complaint) since I keep it muted.One of the things that I appreciate about the design is that it includes six separate buttons on the rear of the unit that allow direct access to functions such as volume, channel, source, and menu (see photo). I find this preferable to navigating through menus to access these functions using one of those silly push-button/joysticks that have become so popular on most recent models, and certainly better that than those models that rely entirely on a remote control.The remote control can access most functions directly with one notable exception: It does not offer direct access to a desired input. Instead, you must cycle thru each one. I also would prefer to have separate commands for powering the monitor on and off. Both of these would make programming macros with third party devices much easier. The remote uses NEC format, hex coding: 20DF. The Auto button and the row of colored buttons (see photo) do not apply to this model and do not seem to be programable.The screen has a wide angle of view (about 160 degrees) and is reasonably bright and sharp. It supports select resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz (native), and it is rated at a 5ms response time. These specs may not be ideal for serious gamers, but it is certainly sufficient for casual viewing.So far, this TuTu TV it has been operating for several hours a day for the past three months and I am very happy with it! When it is turned on, it displays the source input within about 10 seconds with no further action required. I may buy another one for field video production work.I may be giving this TuTu TV somewhat higher rating than it actually warrants, but it is one of the best options available for those who have basic needs or requirements, or wish to avoid unnecessary complexity, and I would like to see such options remain available.

The main reason I like having a non-smart tv is for periods when the internet goes out.This is a good, basic option at a reasonable price. It does the job. I'd even be able to run it using my solar powered generator if the electricity ever goes out for an extended period of time. Based on reviews, I thought it might be a little difficult to set up, but it was fairly easy.

The picture quality is pretty good for the price. The sound quality is a little tinny, but acceptable. The support legs did not attach too well, but again acceptable.As a second TV for a bedroom or as we have it in a bookcase in a small living room, it is fine and a good value for the money.We have it for streaming with a direct connect to a FIRE TV box via an HDMI cable and also use it via an HDMI switch with our DVD player.With the FIRE TV box, we go Bluetooth with external speakers for better sound quality.

For being a "non-smart" television, I find it quite smart indeed. It has almost everything one could ask for: Easy set-up; well-made/constructed; excellent picture and sound quality (even via rca composite!); it is multi-purpose, with so many different inputs for one's needs. One doesn't see composite input much anymore and I appreciate it being there as an option. I couldn't be more thrilled with my purchase at this point in time - It's a sweet little flat screen which seems larger than it is - she really stands out. :)The only negative I will comment on is that my model does not have any controls on the back of the set. Only the on/off button. It does make me quite nervous to have in my mind, "if the remote control quits I'll lose all ability to adjust or change anything". I did suggest to the seller of TuTu to make the remotes to these sets available for purchase. I see many commented they cannot find a universal remote to pair with this brand? So, Amazon/TuTu if you're listening... I love my little television! The only thing that would make me more happy would be a remote that's easily replaced at any time needed in future. Thank you so much!Will update if anything changes with this workhorse gem of a "non-smart" flat screen television. :)

I’ve had many TVs and this is the absolute worst user manual and TV set up. Have spent two hours trying to decipher the manual, gone through each screen, trying to set up and all that pops up on the screen is… Please run channel auto scan. If I’ve done it once I’ve done it 20 times in the last two hours and still will not set up nor scan any channels Can’t even clear this message off the screen. At this point, I have a big blue screen with a message even when unplugging the TV and plugging back in the same message pops up. Can’t play a DVD or anything else. Will be shipping this piece of junk back.Update: Finally got the DVD to play, out of three different movies it played half of one movie. Tried these movies in my RCA TV with built-in DVD all three movies worked like a charm. This was purchased as a gift and was hoping to get everything set up for when they return from vacation. What a huge disappointment. Item was dropped off for return today. As others have said, the remote has way too many buttons, extremely small and next to impossible to read. Unlike the RCA, very simple remote works like a charm straightforward. Will be purchasing a 32 inch, but of a different brand. Unfortunately RCA no longer makesthis size.

Worked great for our VBS. Exactly what we needed to play some dvds.