Which streaming device should you buy: Fire Stick, Roku, Apple TV, or Chromecast
Amazon Fire Stick is the most popular in the UK and works great with Prime Video. Roku is neutral and treats all streaming services equally. Apple TV 4K is premium and best if you use iPhones and iPads.
Streaming sticks are small computers that plug into your TV's HDMI port. Instead of relying on your TV's built-in apps (which are slow and poorly supported), the stick provides its own operating system and apps. The main options in the UK are Amazon Fire Stick, Roku, Apple TV 4K, and Google Chromecast with Google TV.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Buying a Fire Stick primarily because it's heavily promoted on Amazon — for most people, Roku's neutral interface is better
- Buying a streaming stick for a high-end recent TV without testing the built-in apps first
Signs you need professional help
- Setting up a streaming device on an older TV with unusual HDMI connections
- Your streaming device needs to connect through an audio system rather than directly to the TV
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