Why Buy A Streaming Device When You Have A Smart TV?
Don't they do the same thing?
Smart TVs and standalone streaming devices, like Roku, Fire TV Stick and Chromecast, pretty much do the same thing. They let people watch content from platforms like Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu, among many others.
This leads to a "one or the other" mindset. However, there are several reasons why adding a streaming device to a smart TV can be a very good idea. This is especially true if the smart TV is getting a bit long in the tooth. Let's get into the reasons why streaming devices can supplement a smart TV.
More speed (potentially)
Smart TVs are not all created equal. Companies like Amazon, Google and Roku license their software to many different manufacturers. This creates a fairly wide gap in performance from one TV to the next. Some of these sets can technically get the job done, but they'll be sluggish. It...
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