Best streaming devices for 2024: Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and more

Caleb Denison / Digital Trends

There basically are two kinds of folks when it comes to smart TVs and how we use them to access all of our streaming services. There are those who just use whatever operating system is already built in, and those who prefer to plug in their own device.

That’s not to say there’s anything wrong with the former, especially since Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Google TV power so many smart TVs, with LG and Samsung picking up the slack with their own operating systems.

But then there are those who prefer to have a little more control and who want to use some other stick or dongle or box to stream their videos — and maybe do a good bit more. And there’s something to be said about treating your TV like it’s a dumb display, especially if it’s an older model

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