Streaming devices for TV

[fourstardan]

I've been given a TV I'd like to put in sons room for some streaming.

Other than Firesticks are there any cheaper or free download options I can get hold of?

Youtube/Netflix and if poss Disney are the ones I'd want to stream.

[leef44]

Have you looked at a Roku stick? Similar to Firestick but cheaper.

[fourstardan]

leef44 said:

Have you looked at a Roku stick? Similar to Firestick but cheaper.

Had seen these, I think it's probably just a case of spending 40 quid on one of these two, thanks.

[alock]

Get one with TV power and volume buttons on the remote. Having a single remote makes it feel like a slicker solution.

I have a Roku 4k stick in my old TV that's now in my bedroom. I never have to use the old Panasonic remote, and never see the old clunky UI.

[Condi]

Chomecast and stream via a tablet or mobile?

I think the new versions have streaming apps on them natively.

[fourstardan]

alock said:

Get one with TV power and volume buttons on the remote. Having a single remote makes it feel like a slicker solution.

I have a Roku 4k stick in my old TV that's now in my bedroom. I never have to use the old Panasonic remote, and never see the old clunky UI.

Remotes seen better days on the TV I've been given so probably not a bad idea!

You can't seem to buy chromecasts anymore

[the-norseman]

The only "Chromecast" device you can buy now is the new £99 TV box. I have it.

[sgrimshaw]

You almost can't give Firesticks away.

Take a look at local Buy/Sell groups on FB.

Be careful with them and (especially with) Marketplace, make sure you're not buying one that's been hacked for IPTV and all other hooky stuff etc

[fourstardan]

Bought a new fire stick and it's in, it has a few years life in it if ever needed again.

Something I can take when going away as well to hotels/airbnbs.

[Jonny_]

Do the Fire, Roku etc sticks support casting from another device (phone, iPad, laptop...) in a similar manner to Chromecast?

[fourstardan]

Jonny_ said:

Do the Fire, Roku etc sticks support casting from another device (phone, iPad, laptop...) in a similar manner to Chromecast?

I think so yes but not tried yet (As I can't get paw patrol off the tv lol)

[Road2Ruin]

Jonny_ said:

Do the Fire, Roku etc sticks support casting from another device (phone, iPad, laptop...) in a similar manner to Chromecast?

Yes.

[edels]

Check if the TV already has YouTube, Netflix, or Disney+ built-in. Many newer smart TVs come with these apps pre-installed, but if it’s an older model, you might just need to update the software to access them. If that doesn’t work, consider getting a streaming stick like Roku or Fire TV, but with the simple mobile connection, we’re trying to keep things minimal—no need to clutter the space with too many devices.

Edited by edels on Wednesday 19th March 19:50