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It's got the classic buttons you're familiar with and there's no need to rely on Siri.

Button Remote for Apple TV/Apple TV 4K

Make sure you've got your holiday movie marathon ready to roll with deep discounts on a top plug-and-play streaming stick.

By K. Thor Jensen
Streaming devices on circuit board background

And let's be honest, you've wasted more money on much worse things that don't stream your favorite shows or control your smart home. This 50% off deal shouldn't be overlooked.

By Juhi Wadia
Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite with Alexa Voice Remote, on a blue background.

Who needs cable? Check out the best media streaming devices we've tested for watching shows, movies, and more on your TV.

By Will Greenwald
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
4.5
Editors' Choice

Amazon's low-cost Fire TV Stick HD is the best 1080p media hub, thanks to its capable software platform and competent hardware.

By Will Greenwald
Amazon Fire TV Stick HD
4.0
Editors' Choice

The Amazon Fire TV Cube remains one of the most capable media streamers on the market thanks to its hands-free Alexa voice control, and the third-generation model adds Wi-Fi 6E and HDMI pass-through.

By Will Greenwald
Fire TV Cube
4.5
Editors' Choice

The second-generation Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K adds Wi-Fi 6 to one of the best media streaming devices at the same affordable price as the previous model.

By Will Greenwald
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2023)
4.0

The second-generation Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max one-ups the standard model with Wi-Fi 6E support, though you'll only notice its speed and reliability improvements with a compatible router.

By Will Greenwald
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max

$18 will get you a new Fire TV Stick. So will $22 for the 4K model and $33 for the 4K Max version. At the very least, you're saving 45% off! So let's go plug and play!

By Juhi Wadia
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote Black Friday Deal

Proton VPN offers 8,500 servers across 112 countries at launch, letting you stream content on Apple TV in private.

By Joe Hindy
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4.0

The 2024 version of the Roku Ultra is faster and performs better than the previous model, while offering access to the same robust content-focused platform.

By Will Greenwald
Roku Ultra (2024)

If you're looking to upgrade your home theater setup without breaking the bank, just scoop up one of these killer Prime Day discounts before midnight tonight.

By Jibin Joseph
Amazon October Prime Big Deal Days 2024 Media Streaming Devices
3.5

The Google TV Streamer adds an Ethernet port and support for Matter and Threads, but it doesn't do much the Chromecast can't do for half the price.

By Will Greenwald
Google TV Streamer

Streaming devices bring new meaning to the phrase 'plug and play,' but on Prime Big Deal Days, it's time to plug and pay...a whole lot less money to update your home entertainment center.

By Jibin Joseph
Amazon October Prime Big Deal Days 2024 Media Streaming Devices

Inundated with sports notifications on Apple TV? Tweak these settings to curb the interruptions.

By Tyler Hayes
apple news settings

Your Roku has a handful of hidden features you can't find on the Home screen. Here's how to access them with a few remote clicks.

By Chandra Steele
view from behind of woman sitting on sofa with Roku remote

Whether you've had the same Roku for years or just nabbed a new model, there's more to know about these media streaming devices than meets the eye.

By Chandra Steele
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Google might have discontinued the Chromecast but if you have one, you can still get the most out of it.

By Chandra Steele
Google Chromecast plugged into back of TV

Ditch the frustration of wires and stream Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu on lunch breaks and road trips.

Wireless CarPlay Adapter

The $99 device swaps the hanging dongle for a set-top box and adds Gemini AI, but it lacks the most up-to-date Wi-Fi standard and leaves Google without a budget streamer.

By Will Greenwald
Google TV Streamer