Remarkableriots Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 I was looking to get a streaming stick like Roku or similar device. Which ones work the best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cusideabelincoln Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 I use an Amazon Firestick. Native apps work well enough, although I do have to restart it more often than I would like. But you can also mod it, which appeals to me. The 4k version is snappier and faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I don't know if you have one, but lately I've just been using my PS4 as a streaming box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 You could just use a console for the same results, but I have a FireTV on the TV in my bedroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I gave my mom a fire stick a long time ago but I don't think she uses it anymore since I gave her a Blu Ray player with the same capabilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentbob Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 My tv handles most of my streaming apps now. When I want to view them on my projector, I switch it over to my Xbox One X. I got an Apple TV as well, but it ain’t a 4K box It was a hand-me down from my cousin when they upgraded to a 4K tv/Apple box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 My TV does everything I need now. I used to use a fire stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 7 hours ago, Jason said: I don't know if you have one, but lately I've just been using my PS4 as a streaming box. That's what i currently use but it doesn't have DC Universe or Shudder. Sometimes i also want to use Vita remote play while watching Netflix on my TV and i can't do that currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 7 hours ago, Spork3245 said: You could just use a console for the same results, but I have a FireTV on the TV in my bedroom. Unfortunately PS 4 doesn't have all the apps i want to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastlevaniaNut18 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 We use Roku boxes for the TVs in the bedroom and the living room and have a Roku TV in the game room. Consoles don't do it all. And we had a Fire TV at one point, but that thing was trash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I've been happy with the roku streaming stick+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomCat Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 KODI ON XBOX has made me stop using my firestick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 I mostly use my TiVo, but I also use a Chromecast for a bunch of stuff. In the past I've used a Fire TV, Apple TV, and I have a Roku TV. I think the chromecast really shines with random stuff that you don't want to use all the time. Yesterday I wanted to watch an Indy Car race that I hadn't recorded, so I downloaded the NBC Sports app, logged in with my cable credentials, and was able to cast it. That whole process is easy on my phone/iPad with a Chromecast, but it's a pain to find a new app and login on most streaming boxes. For something like Netflix that you watch all the time, it's so much nicer to have a real interface and a remote, so while I like having a Chromecast, I wouldn't recommend it be the only streaming option on a TV. The quality of Chromecast apps is also extremely variable, but that's a longer rant. For most people, I think the Roku is probably the best option. It's cheap, easy to use, and will allow you to stream pretty much everything. The interface is kinda ugly, but it works and gets you to your content asap. Being provider agnostic is probably a real benefit. If you're really into the Amazon ecosystem, there's some small benefit from a Fire TV, like Echo voice control, but I doubt most people will get much out of that. It pushes Amazon prime and rentals above all else, so if you do spend most of your time there, it's great. It's not hard to get to other content, but it's not shy about being Amazon first. If you're really into the Apple ecosystem, then there's a real benefit to the Apple TV, and it's by far the most polished device, but it's a much higher price that's otherwise hard to justify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 13 hours ago, Remarkableriots said: Unfortunately PS 4 doesn't have all the apps i want to use. What apps are missing? That will help suggest you the proper stick for your needs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 16 minutes ago, Spork3245 said: What apps are missing? That will help suggest you the proper stick for your needs DC Universe and Shudder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dre801 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Used an OG Roku box for years. Now just SmartTV apps, so it’s retired to a shelf in my closet. Have a FireStick but that thing could not reliably keep a connection so I gave up on it. GF has a Roku Stick; works like a champ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaxick Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 If you're hacking it, Fire is the way to go, if you're using it for its app catalog Roku is the way to go. Unlike Amazon and Google for that matter, Roku does not own any stream services and thus, you'll never lose apps like YouTube as you did on Amazon Fire products as they fought with Google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggydoo Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 I have the latest Roku stick whatever it is, but not the 4k one. After about 6 months use, it is locking up on me occasionally and need to reboot it. I need to call Support to see if I have a defective one for replacement. I only use it for Netflix and PS Vue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitgod Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I love my Roku Streaming Stick, last year's model. There was something in the stats for the new one I didn't like, even though I think it gained 4k? I don't recall all the info now. Anyway, happy to be on an agnostic platform, fuck Amazon and Google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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