GuideDevices
Streaming device buying guide: what to look for in a stick or box
This streaming device buying guide covers apps, codecs, HDR, Ethernet, updates and remotes, plus why uncertified Android boxes are risky.
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Smart TVs, streaming sticks, set-top boxes, tuners and the connections between them.
AnalysisDevices
Smart TV platforms compared: Tizen, webOS, Google TV, Roku TV, Fire TV and more
Smart TV platforms compared: Tizen, webOS, Google TV, Roku TV, Fire TV and VIDAA on apps, IPTV app availability, privacy and updates.
ExplainerDevices
Network TV tuners explained: how to stream your antenna channels around the house
How network TV tuners turn free antenna broadcasts into streams for phones, TVs and DVR software, what to look for, and the ATSC 3.0 DRM caveat.
ExplainerDevices
HDMI-CEC, ARC and eARC explained: one remote, better sound and fewer headaches
What HDMI-CEC, ARC and eARC do, which audio formats each carries, CEC brand names, and fixes when your TV, soundbar and streaming device clash.
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Wi-Fi vs Ethernet for streaming: when wired really matters
Wi-Fi or Ethernet for streaming? When Wi-Fi is fine, when a wired connection really matters, and how MoCA, powerline and mesh compare.