These are the options I have experience with –
1. Roku Ultra
a. Latest generation of a long line of streaming media receivers
b. Good for heavy streamers
c. All the bells and whistles
d. Lost remote finder
e. Older models may be available used or refurbished
f. Connect to internet via wired or wireless
2. Roku Stick
a. Good option for travelers or those with limited space
b. Connects to internet via wireless unless special cable used
c. Plugs right into HDMI port, may not need a dedicated power supply
3. Amazon Fire Cube
a. Latest generation of a mature product
b. Has Alexa built in
c. Interfaces to most current TV’s
4. Amazon Fire Stick
a. Good for Travelers or those with limited space
b. May not need a dedicated power supply
c. Connects to internet wirelessly unless special adapter is used
5. Nvidia Shield
a. Available in Console form factor only
b. Built in support for Google Assistant
c. Based on Google TV OS
6. Apple TV
a. Best for those in Apple only eco system
b. Loosing a remote is expensive to replace
How to choose what is best for you –
A. Look at what content you want to use and what platforms it is available on
a. Due to a spat between Google and Amazon, YouTube isnt available on Amazon Fire
B. You don’t have to choose one option only
C. If you need to use wifi to connect to internet, use 5Ghz for best performance
D. While it is possible to purchase a TV with a streaming receiver built it – you can be left high and dry if the tv/version of streaming receiver has supported withdrawn.
E. If TV goes out, then you are looking at having to replace streaming receiver as well
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*** Show Notes, Links and Resources ****
Here are the items mentioned in this video –
Roku Ultra
https://amzn.to/2w96jYk
Roku Streaming Stick+
https://amzn.to/2L23pdc
Fire TV Cube
https://amzn.to/2OIYXSH
Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote
https://amzn.to/2MBAku8
NVIDIA Shield TV | Streaming Media Player Remote
https://amzn.to/2vOPqCN
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