Whats the best streaming device...

[rage2]

Apparently it’s overkill. It’s a box that can stream movies and tv from various sources on the internet with a good interface that even kids can handle haha.

[Asian_defender]

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what advantage does the 4k version have (aside from 4k compatibility obvs)?

I found it a ton snappier. The remote feels nicer, I personally dont use the voice control but its got voice control built in if that's your thing. Built in volume control in the remote and support for atmos

If you're in the market for a new one, definitely spend the extra $15

[rage2]

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I found it a ton snappier. The remote feels nicer, I personally dont use the voice control but its got voice control built in if that's your thing. Built in volume control in the remote and support for atmos

If you're in the market for a new one, definitely spend the extra $15

4K has 3gb RAM vs 2gb on the 4, plus the bigger processor hence it does perform quite a bit better. I see it regularly, as I still have a 4 at home in one of the rooms and it feels slow as shit. The 4K also comes with gigabit ethernet vs 100mbps on the 4, but even 4K stream doesn't hit 100mbps so nobody really cares.

But yea, at the negligible price difference, it's not worth going with a 4.

[Kavy]

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Apparently it’s overkill. It’s a box that can stream movies and tv from various sources on the internet with a good interface that even kids can handle haha.

I am sorry if my overkill comment hit a nerve that wasn’t it’s intention. I obviously misunderstood what the op was looking for as I originally suggested the APTV4 and the shield but gave another option in the cheaper fire stick as the conversation started moving that way. Just to be clear I own several APTV’s and it’s my device of choice which I stated in the second post of this thread.

[rage2]

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I am sorry if my overkill comment hit a nerve that wasn’t it’s intention. I obviously misunderstood what the op was looking for as I originally suggested the APTV4 and the shield but gave another option in the cheaper fire stick as the conversation started moving that way. Just to be clear I own several APTV’s and it’s my device of choice which I stated in the second post of this thread.

To be fair, OP didn't even say what he was really using it for until well into the thread haha.

Basically, when anybody is asking for a streaming device for wife or kids, I'll always suggest an Apple TV. Ease of use means less tech support to deal with.

[Nufy]

Well originally its for my wife who is not tech savvy at all. So Netflix and Amazon prime would work...Click and forget...

As I got into it I though I might as well add a few features as available.

[ExtraSlow]

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To be fair, OP didn't even say what he was really using it for until well into the thread haha.

Basically, when anybody is asking for a streaming device for wife or kids, I'll always suggest an Apple TV. Ease of use means less tech support to deal with.

If they are already apple people, I totally agree.

[eblend]

When I said it was overkill earlier in the thread I meant price-wise. Apple TV starts at $229 apparently (looked on Apple.ca, don't know if it goes on sale). At that price you can outfit 4 rooms in a house with a Roku or a Fire stick and have access to your media in every single room using exact same interface, that's why I have as I don't have Smart TVs (hate them actually) so they work well for me. My parents and sister in Vancouver watch my PLEX media from my server on Rokus. dead simple to use. If you add all of them to one account, you can control them all as one, add channel to one and it will show up on all. I like them, might revisit the Fire Stick or Roku 4K when I care about 4K stuff, until then will rock my Roku's until they die, had mine since Roku 3 first came out, have 7 in total.

[gpomp]

FYI, If you want to watch Flames games, there's no Sportsnet app for the Roku. You'll have to get an Apple TV for that.

[taemo]

Question for the FireTV stick, I see that it can run a browser.. can you watch youtube or shaw freerange through it?

[Darell_n]

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FYI, If you want to watch Flames games, there's no Sportsnet app for the Roku. You'll have to get an Apple TV for that.

There is no app on the Shield either, but I can cast from my phone easy enough. Does the Roku support casting?

[Mitsu3000gt]

The Sheild is a no-brainer with all the sales as of late.

[rage2]

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FYI, If you want to watch Flames games, there's no Sportsnet app for the Roku. You'll have to get an Apple TV for that.

Sports is pretty awesome on the Apple TV. NHL app is awesome for days like today with a billion games. 60fps, and the non full screen video is perfectly sharp on a 4K TV. Flames games work too if you’re on any DNS service. Kills sportsnet app quality.





MLB app is even better with more highlights stats and content but I don’t watch baseball.

[eblend]

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Does the Roku support casting?

Yes it does.

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FYI, If you want to watch Flames games, there's no Sportsnet app for the Roku. You'll have to get an Apple TV for that.

There is an NHL app, so I am guessing with DNS trickery like Rage mentioned for the Apple TV, you can do the same thing with a Roku. Never used it myself, just know that the app exists and looks very much like Rages screenshots

https://channelstore.roku.com/en-ca/details/2531/nhl

[adam c]

I have a Formular 7z+ for IPTV, it runs Android TV so you can install other apps from the play store plus it has a fully functional remote and an app if you want to control it from a tablet

Not sure i would call it the best, I haven't tried other devices but it works for what we use it for

edit. you can stream to it as well from the network or even project your laptop by connecting as a second screen (wireless)

[killramos]

If you really want overkill, my recommendation is Xbox one x.

I have never bothered with an Apple TV because the Xbox’s have always been great.

[suntan]

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Sports is pretty awesome on the Apple TV. NHL app is awesome for days like today with a billion games. 60fps, and the non full screen video is perfectly sharp on a 4K TV. Flames games work too if you’re on any DNS service. Kills sportsnet app quality.

Wait what, I can set DNS to 8.8.8.8 for instance and I can watch Flames games if I subscribe to GC?

[schocker]

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If you really want overkill, my recommendation is Xbox one x.

I have never bothered with an Apple TV because the Xbox’s have always been great.

Apple does have the cheapest 4k movies though for those buying digitally. It has me considering an apple tv to compliment my setup.

[403ep3]

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Question for the FireTV stick, I see that it can run a browser.. can you watch youtube or shaw freerange through it?

youtube works with silk browser I think? I can test out shaw for you later today. I have 3 fire sticks

[killramos]

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Apple does have the cheapest 4k movies though for those buying digitally. It has me considering an apple tv to compliment my setup.

Probably, I exclusively buy 4K Blurays though. I would consider one for rentals tbh.