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Hello I hope this is the right place to ask this question. Ive been using a WD 2TB Black My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0 to plug into my TV to view the stored content. I have a Philips smart TV and have had zero problems so far.

Is it possible to plug a WD 6TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0
into my TV? I know it requires a plug to power it, that’s fine. I don’t want to spend money I don’t have on the WD 6TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 if it won’t play when plugged in.

Thanks
AJB

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Whether it will work or not is entirely up to what your Philips TV Supports.

Smart TVs are very finicky with External UDB HDD Support … some might only support MBR Partition Table and not GPT (GUID Partition Table)

Most old Smart TV’s only supported a Maximum of 2TB … which is Max Capacity for MBR Parition Table

For Smart TV’s to support larger, then they have to be GPT

I would highly suggest you consult your TV User Manual or contact Philips Support or research their Forums for the answer.

WD don’t test hard drives with Smart TV’s … so, there is no guarantee it will work on your Philips TV.

Even Smart TV manufacturers can’t guarantee compatibly.

If you decide to risk buying a 6TB , buy it from somewhere (eg. local retail store) where you can return it for refund if it doesn’t work with the TV.