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Any new streaming devices to recommend?

Posted on 6/9/19 at 7:07 am
Posted by domesticengineer
Member since Oct 2017
240 posts
Posted on 6/9/19 at 7:07 am
We have the Roku 3 and love it, but we need to get a couple more for other TVs. Is the Roku the best device, or has something better come out? What does the board recommend these days? Thank you!
Posted by TigerinATL
Member since Feb 2005
61432 posts
Posted on 6/9/19 at 9:09 am to
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Is the Roku the best device


It really depends on what you're wanting to do with it. Apple TV lets you screen mirror from iphones. Fire TVs let you install apps like Kodi to access "free" TV and movies and it's got nice integration with Alexa if you have any echo devices.

If none of that is of interest to you then you should probably stick with the Roku.
Posted by barbapapa
Member since Mar 2018
3189 posts
Posted on 6/9/19 at 9:27 am to
4k Fire stick is really nice and goes on sale for $35 occasionally
Posted by tlsu15
Capital of Texas
Member since Aug 2011
10005 posts
Posted on 6/9/19 at 11:35 am to
I got a refurbished 4K firestick for $27 this week.
Posted by SlapahoeTribe
Tiger Nation
Member since Jul 2012
12078 posts
Posted on 6/9/19 at 4:09 pm to
On sale for $39.99 right now.
Posted by jlovel7
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2014
21303 posts
Posted on 6/9/19 at 11:18 pm to
I can screen mirror perfectly with my iPhone to my fire tv. It’s pretty simple after you download one app.
Posted by Miketheseventh
Member since Dec 2017
5704 posts
Posted on 6/10/19 at 8:21 pm to
What’s the app called
Posted by castorinho
13623 posts
Member since Nov 2010
82010 posts
Posted on 6/10/19 at 9:57 pm to
I have a roku, fire stick and chromecast.

I've found that a combo of Roku OR Fire Stick AND chromecast is what covers all the bases for me
Posted by Brodeur
Member since Feb 2012
4622 posts
Posted on 6/10/19 at 11:02 pm to
Apple TV is my favorite so far and I’ve had Roku and Fire TV. Apple changed the fast forward game.
Posted by Hopeful Doc
Member since Sep 2010
14938 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 12:24 am to
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Fire TVs let you install apps like Kodi to access "free" TV a



It's also the only one I know of that has a native HDHomerun app + they now sell their own DVR kit. If antenna + streaming is a consideration, it's probably the best.

I think Roku wins the interface award.


It's really hard to lose so long as you know what 4-6 apps you want to use and confirm they're on the platform.



ETA: lack of IR receiver on the Firetv (older gen. Uncertain about current generation) drives me nuts.
This post was edited on 6/11/19 at 12:25 am
Posted by tigers win2
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2009
3837 posts
Posted on 6/11/19 at 11:54 am to
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What’s the app called



I can mirror my iPhone to my Samsung TVs with the free Samsung app. Can also use my iPhone as a remote for the TVs too.
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