All this great content costs something, and your bills will show it. Between cable, internet and streaming services, your subscriptions fees can add up quickly. There are ways to save without sacrificing too much in the form of options. Tap or click here for 12 tips on lowering your monthly bills. One way people have been saving money is by cutting out cable TV entirely. You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to streaming options, and you don’t need to buy an expensive smart TV. Streaming players make it easy to pick and choose the services you want, and they are compatible with most televisions with an HDMI port. Let’s compare some of the best options.
Roku
Roku’s streaming players range from $30 for the Roku Express to $130 for the Roku Streambar, with several models in between. The price denotes the video quality, such as HD, 4K and Dolby Vision, as well as convenience features like voice commands.
Roku Express
Roku Streaming Stick+
Roku Ultra
Roku Streambar
Apple TV
Apple devices work best in conjunction with each other. A case in point is Apple TV, which is best for those who live in Apple’s ecosystem with iPhones, iPads and Macs. Apple TV got an even faster processor and a new Siri Remote in 2021.
Apple TV 4K (2021)
Fire TV
Fire Stick TV Lite
Fire TV Cube
Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Chromecast
Love your Google Nest and Google Assistant? Look into Chromecast devices. If you’re a seasoned Android user, you’ll have no problem learning your way around these devices. You can cast or stream content from your iOS or Android device or Chrome browser to your TV with Chromecast. Get your content from YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, HBO Now, Prime Video, Sling TV, Plex and Vudu. Chromecast works with Google Home to control just about any smart home function.
Chromecast (3rd gen)
Stream from your phone to TV with Google Chromecast while using your phone as you usually would for calls, texting, browsing, etc. Voice control and Google Home compatibility allows you to ask for your favorite show to play from a specific TV in your house.
Chromecast with Google TV
Chromecast with Google TV brings 4K streaming content. Press the Google Assistant button on your included remote and ask for a recommendation. Your home screen displays movies and shows from all your services, including live TV and streaming so that you can see everything in one place.
