Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus
Roku’s user interface is the most intuitive and straightforward, and it supports all of the most popular streaming services. Despite the fact that there are a number of alternatives, the Streaming Sticks have maintained their position as our top pick for many years, and the most recent version is the 4K Plus. The 4K Plus streaming stick is inexpensive, quick and comes with a wireless receiver that has a wider range, and it also connects directly into the HDMI port of your television, so you won’t have to worry about it.
A hands-free remote control is include. There is a slider on the side of the remote that, when pushed to the on position, enables you to communicate with your remote from any location in the room. You can say “Hey Roku, play Succession on Max” without having to lift a finger (yes, Roku now supports Max!). Is the remote under the cushions of the couch? To activate a beep, you need to ask Roku where it is located.
Google TV with Chromecast
This Chromecast is highly recommend. It has a remote, which was a much-needed companion that Chromecast lacked in the past, as well as built-in Google TV, which means that you, if you so choose, will never have to touch your phone in order to watch television. User interface of Google TV has updated, and it is now more stylish. You have the ability to explore and search across many platforms, which allows you to locate the location where a certain title is streaming or search for something more general, such as comedy. It simplifies and expedites the process of locating anything to watch on the internet. Additional features include the ability to search with your voice with Google Assistant, which can also control the devices in your smart home and provide answers to inquiries.
Google TV has only one drawback. It runs out of storage space very soon, despite the fact that it had 8 gigabytes of storage, which is more than the Roku did. It is possible that you may be need to clean the cache on a frequent basis, which is a problem.
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
If the majority of your viewing time is spent watching movies and episodes from Amazon Prime, you should consider purchasing the second-generation Fire Stick 4K Max. You are able to access any of the big streaming applications, but it is obviously limited to content that is available through Prime. In comparison to the previous version, which had 8 gigabytes of storage, this one has 16 gigabytes, it is compatible with Wi-Fi 6E, and it is quick and simple to set up and operate.
As was the case with the previous TV Stick 4K Max, there is a picture-in-picture feature that let users to operate other smart home devices or pull up feeds from security cameras. Alexa is also included into the remote control. Additionally, there is a huge range of collections from which you can choose.
Apple TV 4K
If you own an iPhone and purchase movies and episodes from Apple’s library (or subscribe to Apple TV Plus), then purchasing an Apple TV is a worthwhile investment. Apple TVs are expensive, but they are worth the additional money. This 2022 model has a slick user interface and some truly amazing features, including as the ability to play sounds on two pairs of AirPods even when there is no sound in the room or the option to watch movies together with a pal over FaceTime.
There is a choice between two models: one that comes with Wi-Fi and 64 gigabytes of memory, and another that comes with Ethernet and 128 gigabytes of memory.
Roku Ultra
When compared to other Roku devices, the Ultra offers the most powerful dual-band Wi-Fi, and it also includes an Ethernet port for wired connections in the event that they are required. The 2022 version supports HDR10+, which is a feature that we noticed was absent in the version that came before it. Additionally, it is capable of streaming in Dolby Vision.
It comes equipped with headphones that are surprisingly high-quality, and it has a headphone socket that allows for private listening when the rest of the home is asleep. More than that, there is a remote finder. Once you have engaged this feature on the TV, it will beep, but it is not as simple as the voice option that is available on the Streaming Stick 4K Plus.
Roku Stream bar
When you watch television, having a good soundbar will significantly enhance the experience. Additionally, for those of us who do not want an excessive number of gadgets, a soundbar that has streaming capabilities integrated in is an even better option. Although Roku no longer offers our preferred product from their lineup, there are still two options available: the Stream bar, and the Stream bar Pro.
Since the former is only 14 inches in length, it ought to be compatible with TV stands and televisions that are narrower. The Pro measures 32 inches in length and features four full-range drivers measuring 2.5 inches, in contrast to the Stream bar, which has four drivers at 1.9 inches.
