most of us Most of our content would be streamed if we hadn’t completely given up on cable. Smart TVs rarely have a good interface, so having a separate device makes things easier (more on that at the end of this guide).
We’ve tried them all – you can get options from Roku, Apple, Google, Amazon, and even budget brands owned by Walmart – so you don’t have to struggle to figure out what works for you, we’ve based them on what they do best Ways to separate each of our favorites.
Be sure to check out all of our guides, especially for picking the best Roku, as well as the best TVs, best soundbars, and best smart speakers we’ve ever seen.
Update November 2022: We’ve added Google’s cheap Chromecast with Google TV HD, and the latest Roku Ultra.
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