Author: Keisha Smith

For the new year, you need to have some new streaming devices that cater to your needs.

This article will show you some of the best streaming devices you can buy online. No matter what TV you choose to go with, these devices should be compatible.

What Are The Best TV Streaming Services?

• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
• Roku Express 4K Plus
• Chromecast with Google TV
• Nvidia Shield TV
• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
• Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus
• TiVo Stream 4K
• Apple TV 4K
• Roku Ultra
• Amazon Fire TV Cube
• Xbox Series S

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max

Roku Express 4K Plus

Chromecast with Google TV

Here’s what one reviewer says about Chromecast: “Pairing the remote is simple enough, put the chromecast and remote into pairing mode, and if it sees it, it’ll simply pair with the device after 10 seconds That is, unless there is any other bluetooth device in the area. Even if you time it perfectly so the first thing it sees is the remote, it will begin the 10 second countdown, but permanently stop it if it sees ANYTHING else. Simple enough, reason would have it so you would either tap or hold the one button on the chromecast to get it to pair with the remote.”

Nvidia Shield TV

Here’s what one reviewer says about the Nvidia streamer: “Finally.  I’ve waited for this device for years.  Every time Apple or Amazon or Roku release a new device I cross my fingers it checks all the boxes, and they never have, not even past Nvidia devices – until now.  There is always one feature missing, at least.

The new Nvidia Shield finally solves the problems that kept them, In my opinion, from making it the perfect streaming box until now.The primary issues I always had with the previous versions have finally been fixed. I’m not going to review the software… you either like Android TV or not.”

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max

Here’s what one reviewer says of the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: “First off, delivery was quick and the driver was friendly and that is about all I can say that I enjoyed of this so far. The Firestick doesn’t seem to want me to stream movies in full screen. I have a QLED TV and now I lost part of my screen with the firestick. Previews will be full screen but once you hit play, not full screen anymore. Don’t have this problem with a Roku which is what I was replacing to get an upgrade I thought. Can’t log into AMC+ with your existing account, it will make you setup a new account and pay double the money. I already paid for a year and will use my existing one. Amazon seems to be acting like Apple and want to control the apps and where you spend the money. My next move is to return this and get the latest Roku 4k stick. I have tried all the online fixes that were suggested and problems have persisted.”

Roku Streaming Stick 4K Plus

TiVo Stream 4K

Here’s what one reviewer says of the TiVo streamer: “This product should be way more popular than it is. It’s a competitor with Amazon Fire and Roku. And honestly, it’s faster and better than both… and is more open. Which means the apps that Amazon and Roku are screwing around… like Peacock and HBO Max… well, they are on this device. You think “TiVo” and the reality is that the TiVo portion is simply an app. The device itself is actually a pretty slick, fast, easy to operate Android TV device. Freaking great. We are dumping Roku and switching to the TiVo devices. They really are that much better. Basically every app on Roku and Fire is available on TiVo Stream… and more. Meaning, for example, HBO Max and Peacock, who Amazon and Roku are screwing around with, well, available on the TiVo! And not just that, for apps like YouTube TV, they work BETTER on this device than Roku! So really, why wouldn’t you use this?”

Apple TV 4K

Here is what a reviewer says of the Apple TV 4K streaming device: “If you liked the previous generation of the AppleTV, the original 4K, then you will like this new iteration. Because, it is near as makes no difference, exactly the same. Oh, there are spec sheet differences like higher frame 4K video for uncommon content and extremely modern TVs. And the processor has been bumped a couple generations, but I can’t tell the difference; it was plenty fast before and it’s plenty fast now.”

Roku Ultra

Here’s what somebody who bought the Roku Ultra says: ” ordered my Ultra 2020 directly from Roku, as Amazon was back ordered. It arrived on Oct 16th, one day after the release date. I am using it to replace my Ultra 2018 model. I also have a second 4K TV with a Roku Streaming Stick+ as well as a Sharp Roku TV. I recently tried and returned the Fire TV Cube. So besides reviewing the 2020 Ultra, I will be making comparisons. The 2020 Ultra is advertised as being 30 percent faster than previous versions. If it is, I can barely notice. Not worth an upgrade if speed is your only motivation and you already have a 2018 or 2019 Ultra. What it does bring to the party is support for Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision. I have a 4K TV and audio system that support both so the upgrade was worth it for me. I have found that Dolby Vision (offered on many Netflix Originals) is superior to standard HDR. If you’re not as fussy as I am about getting maximum picture quality, getting Dolby Vision might not matter to you. The Fire TV Cube does support both Atmos and Dolby Vision, so that is an alternative, of course. Personally, I prefer the menu system on Roku.”

Amazon Fire TV Cube

Here’s what one reviewer says about the Amazon Fire TV Cube: ” ran out of memory for apps in my Fire 4k sticks so I got one of these to replace the stick in my main theater room and am very pleased with the results. The 16 GB of memory leaves me space to add more apps and the menu navigation is much snappier than the 4k stick’s, most likely due to the Cube’s hex-core processor. It came with an ethernet adapter so I set it up using wired ethernet out of curiosity. After using this configuration for two evenings I realized that the occasional buffering pauses that I had been seeing on my three Fire 4k sticks and Recast DVR, that are sometimes all in use at the same time, was due to a WiFi bottleneck even though I had good WiFi signal strength at all of the devices.”

Xbox Series S

Here’s what one reviewer says about the Xbox Series S streamer: “Absolutely love it! I was one of the few lucky ones to be able to order an S 2 days ago at 11:27 AM. Performance for my needs is out standing. I’m an avid PC gamer but like to play console from time to time when I come home from work, and don’t quite feel like going on PC. Console I can just boot up and be on my way. Plus I can take it places easier than my huge desktop. I plan on upgrading to the Series X when available at a more steady rate, but this is awesome for now. 2 pics, 2nd one has controller for size comparison. (I saw how small it was online, but MAN when I pulled this sucker out of the box my mind was blown at how small it REALLY IS!”

Final Word

The best streaming devices should be capable to work with the latest TVs as well as some of the older models. After all, your streaming pleasure depends on it.

Some of the best reviews for streaming devices put the Roku as the best brand overall. Depending on the particular model though, products from Google or Amazon may have the edge.