{"id":190219,"date":"2021-02-26T16:00:49","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T13:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/why-your-smart-tv-needs-a-streaming-stick-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2021-02-26T16:00:49","modified_gmt":"2021-02-26T13:00:49","slug":"why-your-smart-tv-needs-a-streaming-stick-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-your-smart-tv-needs-a-streaming-stick-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Why Your Smart TV Needs a Streaming Stick \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aedb6883f3a8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aedb6883f3a8\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-your-smart-tv-needs-a-streaming-stick-review-geek\/#First_of_All_What_Is_a_Smart_TV\" >First of All, What Is a Smart TV?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-your-smart-tv-needs-a-streaming-stick-review-geek\/#The_Problem_With_Smart_TVs\" >The Problem With Smart TVs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-your-smart-tv-needs-a-streaming-stick-review-geek\/#The_Solution_Buy_a_Streaming_Stick\" >The Solution? Buy a Streaming Stick.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-your-smart-tv-needs-a-streaming-stick-review-geek\/#Roku_Premiere_4K\" >Roku Premiere 4K<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-your-smart-tv-needs-a-streaming-stick-review-geek\/#Amazon_Fire_TV_Stick_4K\" >Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Why Your Smart TV Needs a Streaming Stick \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-71922 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/b58e9c4e413e50d4305f5b10f9b9fac4\/p\/uploads\/2021\/02\/4a47a0db-7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/morgantown-wv-20-june-2018-amazon-1117125617?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Steve Heap\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Smart TVs were supposed to save us from streaming sticks and set-top boxes. But because of slow hardware and unpredictable update schedules, the all-in-one smart TV solution is often more frustrating than it is useful. Here\u2019s why your smart TV, which may have Roku or Amazon Fire TV software built-in, still needs a streaming stick.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_of_All_What_Is_a_Smart_TV\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_FirstofAllWhatIsaSmartTV\">First of All, What Is a Smart TV?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-71923 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/b8bc51f7e11b0e9dbbd1d490729583f6\/p\/uploads\/2021\/02\/fb5c81ed-7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.roku.com\/news\/2020\/03\/roku-os-9-3-delivers-new-ways-to-get-to\/xi8xncuc-1585622304\">Roku<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Like smartphones or tablets, smart TVs connect to your home internet and support a range of streaming apps. They provide an all-in-one solution for you to watch traditional TV alongside Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, and other online media sources. Along with video and audio streaming, smart TVs often pack Bluetooth and smart home support, making it easy to connect wireless speakers or integrate your TV with Alexa or Google Assistant.<\/p>\n<p>Most smart TVs run Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or Android TV software, which is why they have such broad app compatibility and smart home support. As the names suggest, this is the same software that you find in popular streaming sticks. Companies like TCL, Sony, and Insignia pay to use this software in their TVs, which saves them the trouble of designing or maintaining custom smart TV software.<\/p>\n<p>But some smart TVs, and especially older models, run proprietary software. Samsung TVs run the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/691633\/whats-the-difference-between-one-ui-and-tizen\/\">Tizen OS<\/a>, LG TVs have webOS, and VIZIO TVs use a system called SmartCast. If you own a Samsung smart TV, for example, then Samsung handles the development and maintenance of your TV\u2019s software. While proprietary smart TV systems are genuinely well-made and often contain exclusive content, they offer less app support and smart home features than smart TVs running the Roku, Fire, or Android TV software.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Problem_With_Smart_TVs\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_TheProblemWithSmartTVs\">The Problem With Smart TVs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-71924 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/74f7b452dec889490bd1b50f0b5a4da9\/p\/uploads\/2021\/02\/10fb15c7-7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lg.com%2Fus%2Fexperience-tvs%2Fsmart-tv%2Fuse&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">LG<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Smart TVs should make streaming easier and remove the need for a dedicated streaming stick or set-top box. But in practice, smart TVs are often frustrating to use and may lack some of the apps that you care about most.<\/p>\n<p>Under-powered hardware is the big issue that plagues smart TVs. Most smart TVs ship without the horsepower required to run their software properly, which leads to lag while navigating menus or opening apps. Of course, some smart TVs work great out of the box, but quickly slow down as software updates demand more computing power.<\/p>\n<p>Update support also presents a serious problem for smart TVs. While your phone manufacturer only needs to support a handful of devices at a time, TV manufacturers have to keep up with dozens and dozens of smart TVs. You never know if or when you\u2019ll get the latest update, and by extension, the latest features.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.roku.com%2Farticle%2F208755668&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">Roku<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/help\/customer\/display.html?nodeId=201497590&amp;tag=reviewgeek-20\">Amazon TVs<\/a> tend to get software updates a few months after their respective streaming sticks, while Google leaves TV manufacturers to distribute the latest versions of Android TV. Unsurprisingly, proprietary smart TV software like webOS and Tizen have the least predictable update schedules, as it\u2019s up to the manufacturer to develop, optimize, and distribute updates.<\/p>\n<p>And then there\u2019s app compatibility. While smart TVs running Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or Android TV support the vast majority of streaming apps, TVs with proprietary software offer a very limited app selection and rarely support new services. In some cases, TV manufacturers with proprietary systems will fight for exclusive app deals\u2014that\u2019s why Samsung\u2019s Tizen TVs have Spotify while LG and VIZIO TVs don\u2019t. (Roku, Amazon, and Google rarely fight for exclusive apps, although they regularly squabble with streaming services over things like ad revenue).<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Solution_Buy_a_Streaming_Stick\"><\/span>The Solution? Buy a Streaming Stick.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-65116 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/a86e3ce88f253b8170565f1b87294198\/p\/uploads\/2020\/12\/05fbd4ec.png\" alt=\"Chromecast with Google TV device and remote control on wooden surface\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Justin Duino<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Whether your smart TV is slow and buggy or just doesn\u2019t have the apps you need, there\u2019s only one solution to your streaming woes\u2014buy <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/65476\/which-streaming-gadget-should-you-buy-roku-fire-tv-or-chromecast\/\">a dedicated streaming stick. The cheapest streaming sticks from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Roku-Express-Streaming-Media-Player\/dp\/B07WVFCVJN\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Roku<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/fire-tv-stick-lite\/dp\/B07YNLBS7R?tag=reviewgeek-20\">Amazon<\/a> cost less than $40, yet support all of your favorite apps and have enough horsepower to run at top speed. And because streaming stick manufacturers only need to support a few devices at a time, you never need to worry about missing a cool update.<\/p>\n<p>Streaming sticks will, of course, slow down and get buggy with age. But while many smart TVs are slow out of the box, it takes years for a streaming stick to show its age. When that happens, you can buy a replacement for as little as $30 <em>and<\/em> relocate the old streaming stick to another TV.<\/p>\n<p>But because there are so many great streaming sticks at so many different prices, shopping for one can be a daunting task. That\u2019s why we\u2019re going to take a minute to look at a few of the most\u00a0popular streaming sticks from brands like Roku, Amazon, and Google. If you\u2019d prefer an in-depth look at all the streaming sticks available today, check out our detailed  streaming stick buying guide.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nThe Cheap and Simple Option<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07HDBZN7Q?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button')\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41bjpRqJneL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Roku Premiere 4K\" aria-label=\"Shop for Roku Premiere 4K\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07HDBZN7Q?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button')\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roku_Premiere_4K\"><\/span>Roku Premiere 4K<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Why over-complicate things? The Roku Premiere costs less than $40 and works with all of your favorite services. Plus, it can stream 4K video and is compatible with your Alexa and Google Assistant for voice commands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nFor Amazon Households<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B079QHML21?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button')\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31gFK-y4+ZL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \" style=\"margin-left:20px;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K\" aria-label=\"Shop for Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B079QHML21?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button')\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amazon_Fire_TV_Stick_4K\"><\/span>Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Amazon&#8217;s Fire TV Stick 4K emphasizes the Prime Video expirence and integrates seamlessly with the Alexa smart assistant. 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