Image source: Christian de Looper for BGR Most streaming devices these days support a 4K resolution, but different streaming devices support different HDR standards, and depending on what your TV supports, you’ll want to keep that in mind. You’ll also want to think about the image quality and image-related features. If you don’t really need tight integration with your phone, then it won’t really matter - and you’ll do fine with an Amazon, Roku, Apple, or Google device. Android users will probably want a device with Android TV built in. If you’re an iPhone user, you may want an Apple TV, or a Roku, which now supports AirPlay and HomeKit. Perhaps the most important is the platform you want to use. There are a few things to consider before buying a new streaming device.
For those who are new to this, you probably are wondering how to get Netflix or Hulu. These are gadgets you plug into your TV that will help you stream shows and movies. That’s where a streaming device comes in.
If you don’t have a smart TV, you need to find a way to get those streaming services.
Plenty of people have cut the cord over the past few years, relying only on streaming services to get their entertainment. That makes choosing the best streaming device for your needs super important. Now, you’re more likely to ask someone, “What platform is that show on?” So much of TV these days can be classified based on where someone can watch it. We have gone away from the question, “What channel is that show on?” as a society.