How can I connect my 2012 iMac to samsung smart tv

Can someone tell me how to connect my 2012 imac to a samsung smart tv. Do I use the thunderbolt slot and if so with what cable? My tv has hdmi slots, usb slots, and component/av in. Thank you for your help. ANd please tell me the exact cable to buy.

Hello PeeJayM,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at:
OS X Mountain Lion: Use a television as a display
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10671
OS X Mountain Lion: Video ports
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10567?viewlocale=en_US
Connect to a Thunderbolt device to a HDMI display using an adapter.
Best of luck,
Mario

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