Smart Streaming.

There are many ways to watch online content, Smart Streaming refers to any media content (live or recorded) delivered to computers and mobile devices via the internet and played back in real time. Examples of this are podcasts, webcasts, movies, TV shows and music videos are common forms of streaming content.

Smart Streaming integrates popular streaming apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, hayu, YouTube and more, with voice search; so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Last but not least, no self-respecting smart home entertainment system lacks a streaming device.

Last but not least, no smart home entertainment system should not lack a streaming device, especially with more and more content now in Ultra HD and 4K, you’ll need a streaming stick to keep pace.

Let’s see some of the available devices for this quarter (Q4 2021).

1.- Fire TV Stick 4K.

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Cinematic Experience. Watch in vibrant 4K Ultra HD with support for Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10+. Home Theater Audio with Dolby Atmos. Feel scenes come to life with support for immersive Dolby Atmos audio on select titles with compatible home audio systems.  Endless Entertainment. Stream more than 1 million movies and TV episodes from Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Peacock, and more, plus listen to millions of songs. Subscription fees may apply. Live and Free TV. Watch live TV, news, and sports with subscriptions to SLING TV, YouTube TV, and others. Stream for free with Pluto TV, IMDb TV, YouTube and more. Alexa Voice Remote lets you use your voice to search and launch shows across apps. Plus, control power and volume on your TV and soundbar with a single remote. Control Your Smart Home. Ask Alexa to check weather, dim the lights, view live camera feeds, stream music and more.  Simple and Intuitive. Quickly access your favorite apps, live TV, and things you use most, all from the main menu.  Easy to Set Up, compact enough to stay hidden - Plug in behind your TV, turn on the TV, and connect to the internet to get set up. Rating: 4.7 of 758,391 Ratings in Amazon.

2.- Roku Express.

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Watch what You Love. Start streaming with a massive selection of free, live, and premium TV, including Roku Originals and 200+ live TV channels for free on The Roku Channel. Quick and Easy Setup. It’s easy to get started with everything you need included in the box, including a High Speed HDMI Cable—just plug it into your TV and connect to the internet. Tons of Power, Tons of Fun. Compact and power-packed, you'll stream your favorites with ease, including movies and series on HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video. Simple Remote. Incredibly easy to use, this remote features shortcut buttons to popular streaming channels. The Free Roku Mobile App. Control your Roku device with a convenient second remote, search with your voice, enjoy private listening with wireless headphones, and more on your iOS or Android device. Always Up To Date. Get the latest features, newest channels, and more with automatic software updates. Works with Popular Voice Assistants: Enjoy easy voice control with Siri, Alexa, or Hey Google. Share it with Apple AirPlay: Effortlessly share videos, photos, music, and more from your Apple devices to your TV Rating: 4.8 of 133,365 Ratings in Amazon.

3.- Roku Streaming Stick+.

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Wireless that Goes the Distance. Basement rec room Backyard movie night Bring ‘em on. The long-range wireless receiver gives you extended range and a stronger signal for smooth streaming even in rooms farther from your router. Brilliant Picture Quality. Experience your favorite shows with stunning detail and clarity—whether you’re streaming in HD, 4K, or HDR, you’ll enjoy picture quality that’s optimized for your TV with sharp resolution and vivid color. Tons of Power, Tons of Fun. Snappy and responsive, you’ll stream your favorites with ease—from movies and series on Apple TV, Prime Video, and Netflix, to cable alternatives like Sling, enjoy the most talked-about TV across thousands of channels. No more Juggling Remotes. Power up your TV, adjust the volume, mute, and control your streaming all with one remote—use your voice to quickly search across channels, turn captions on, and more in a touch. Setup is a Cinch. Plug it in, connect to the internet, and start streaming—it’s that simple. Private Listening on Mobile. Use the free Roku mobile app to pump up the volume on your shows without disturbing the house. Endless Entertainment. Stream what you love, including free TV, live news, sports, and more. It’s easy to stream what you love and cut back on cable bills with access to 500,000+ movies and TV episodes across thousands of free and paid channels. Automatic Software Updates. Get the most up to date software including all the latest features and available channels without even thinking about it. Works with Popular Voice Assistants. Enjoy easy voice control with Siri, Alexa, or Hey Google. Share it with Apple AirPlay. Effortlessly share videos, photos, music, and more from your Apple devices to your TV Rating: 4.7 of 101,482 Ratings in Amazon.

4.- Fire TV Stick HD.

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Latest Generation of Our Best-Selling Fire TV Device. 50% more powerful than the 2nd generation for fast streaming in Full HD. Includes Alexa Voice Remote with power and volume buttons. Endless Entertainment. Stream more than 1 million movies and TV episodes from Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Peacock, and more, plus listen to millions of songs. Subscription fees may apply. Live TV. Watch your favorite live TV, news, and sports with subscriptions to SLING TV, YouTube TV, and others. Use the Guide button to see what's available and when. Free TV. Access over 200,000 free movies and TV episodes from popular ad-supported streaming apps like IMDb TV, Tubi, Pluto TV and more. Listen to Music. Stream on Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, and others. Subscription fees may apply. Less Clutter, More Control. Alexa Voice Remote lets you use your voice to search and launch shows across apps. All-new preset buttons get you to favorite apps quickly. Plus, control power and volume on your TV and soundbar with a single remote. Home Theater Audio with Dolby Atmos. Feel scenes come to life with immersive Dolby Atmos audio on select titles with compatible home audio systems. Easy to Set Up, Stays Hidden. Plug in behind your TV, turn on the TV, and connect to the internet to get set up. Certified for Humans. Struggle-free, tinker-free, and stress-free. No patience needed—it's actually simple. Rating: 4.7 of 83,417 Ratings in Amazon.

5.- Roku Premiere.

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Watch what You Love. Upgrade your streaming with a massive selection of free, live, and premium TV, including Roku Originals and 200+ free live TV channels on The Roku Channel. Incredible Picture, Exceptional Value. Whether you’re streaming in HD, 4K, or HDR, you’ll enjoy picture quality that’s optimized for your TV with sharp resolution and vivid color. Tons of Power, Tons of Fun. Compact and power-packed, you'll stream your favorites with ease, including movies and series on HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video. Setup is a Cinch. Plug it in with the included Premium High Speed HDMI Cable, connect to the internet, and start streaming—it’s that simple. Simple Remote. It’s got everything you need to start streaming, plus shortcut buttons to popular streaming channels. Always Up to Date. Get the latest features, newest channels, and more with automatic software updates. The Free Roku Mobile App. Control your Roku device with a second remote, search with your voice, enjoy private listening with wireless headphones, and more on your iOS or Android device. Works with Popular Voice Assistants. Enjoy easy voice control with Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant. Share it with Apple AirPlay. Effortlessly share videos, photos, music, and more from your Apple devices to your TV Rating: 4.7 of 79,381 Ratings in Amazon.

6.- Google Chromecast.

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Expand your Home Entertainment without buying a new TV; Google Chromecast [1] lets you stream your favorites from your phone, tablet, or laptop; no remote needed [2]. Chromecast is easy to set up up; just plug it in, connect to Wi-Fi, and start streaming [2] to turn your TV into a smart TV; it works with almost any TV that has an HDMI port. Works with the apps you already know and love; enjoy shows, movies, music, games, sports, photos, live TV, and more from over 2,000 streaming apps in up to 1080p [2,3]. With Chromecast, you can stream, pause, play, or adjust the volume right from your phone with just a tap; while you’re streaming, you can still use your phone as you normally do. Mirror your laptop screen or turn your tablet into an even better entertainment system; surf the web or see your media on the big screen [2,3]. See what’s Happening at Home. With Chromecast and the Google Home app [1], you can check your Nest cameras or Nest video doorbell [4] right from your couch. Chromecast supports most wireless networks with Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5GHz). With its compact design, Chromecast can easily fit behind your TV. Please refer to the product description section below for all applicable legal disclaimers denoted by the bracketed numbers in the preceding bullet points (e.g., [1], [2], etc.) Rating: 4.6 of 68,041 Ratings in Amazon.

7.- Roku Ultra.

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Outrageously Powerful. Enjoy a lightning-fast interface and channels like Sling, Hulu, Netflix, and Prime Video that launch in a snap on the fastest, most powerful Roku player ever. Our Best WIFI. Enjoy fast, smooth TV streaming in any room in the house with our best Wi-Fi or choose to wire up over Ethernet. Cinematic Streaming. Roku Ultra is the centerpiece of your home theater with spectacular 4K and Dolby Vision picture plus immersive Dolby Atmos sound. Find Your Lost Remote. Simply press the button on your streaming device and your Roku remote will play a sound. No More Juggling Remotes. Power up your TV, adjust the volume, and control your streaming device with one Roku voice remote. Voice Search & Control. Quickly search, play entertainment, and control your streaming device with the Roku voice remote. Private Listening. Plug headphones into the Roku remote with headphone jack or use a wireless pair with the Roku mobile app to listen without disturbing a quiet house. Watch what You Love. Upgrade your streaming with a massive selection of free, live, and premium TV, including Roku Originals and 200+ free Live TV channels on The Roku Channel. Works with Popular Voice Assistants. Enjoy easy voice control with Siri, Alexa, or Hey Google. Share it with Apple AirPlay: Effortlessly share videos, photos, music, and more from your Apple devices to your TV Rating: 4.7 of 16,468 Ratings in Amazon.

8.- NVIDIA Shield Pro 4K.

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The Best of the Best. SHIELD TV delivers an amazing Android TV streaming media player experience, thanks to the new NVIDIA Tegra X1+ chip. Enhance HD video in real-time to 4K for clearer, crisper visuals using next-generation AI upscaling. 2x USB 3.0 ports for storage expansion, USB cameras, keyboards, controllers, and more. Plex Media Server built-in, 3 GB RAM, and 16 GB storage.  Dolby Vision. Atmos. Bring your home theater to life with Dolby Vision HDR, and surround sound with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital Plus—delivering ultra-vivid picture quality and immersive audio. Best-In-Class Design. Designed for the most demanding users and beautifully designed to be the perfect centerpiece of your entertainment center, SHIELD TV Pro levels you up to more storage space, more RAM, the expandability of 2x USB 3.0 ports, and Plex Media Server. Get the best connectivity with Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band AC Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.0. The all-new remote is more advanced than ever with motion-activated, backlit buttons—including a customizable menu button. Plus, with voice control, Bluetooth, IR control for your TV, and a built-in remote control locator, you have the most advanced remote yet. Unlimited Entertainment. Enjoy the most 4K HDR content of any streaming media player, and access to thousands of apps and games, including top apps like Netflix,YouTube, Prime Video, Disney + and Hulu. Add a game controller (sold separately) and play today’s most popular games like Fortnite and GeForce Now. Even stream from your phone with built-in Chromecast 4K. Voice Control. The built-in Google Assistant is at your command. See photos, live camera feeds, weather, sports scores, and more on the big screen. Dim the lights and immerse yourself in your favorite show or music using only your voice. And control your SHIELD hands-free with Google Home or Alexa and Echo.  Included Components. Remote Controller. Power Source Type. Corded Electric Rating: 4.6 of 6,966 Ratings in Amazon.

9.- Xiaomi Mi Box S.

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Connect to a world of content and entertainment at home with Mi Box S.  Running on the latest Android TV 8.1 is easy to use, supports voice controls and your favorite apps such as Netflix, VUDU, YouTube, SlingTV and more!. Experience stunning 4K HDR visuals and DOLBY DTS for an immersive experience. Catch your favorite TV shows, play games, watch the news or listen to the radio. Mi Box also recommends videos based on your personal YouTube and Google Play preferences. Rating: 4.5 of 6,045 Ratings in Amazon.

10.- 2021 Apple TV 4K.

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Dolby Atmos for immersive, room-filling sound. A12 Bionic chip gives a big boost to audio, video, and graphics, for even better game and app experiences. 4K High Frame Rate HDR with Dolby Vision for fluid, crisp video Apple Original shows and movies from Apple TV+. The latest hits from Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, and more. More ways to enjoy your TV with Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, and Apple Music. The new Siri Remote with touch-enabled clickpad. Private listening with up to two sets of AirPods. Use AirPlay to share photos, videos, and more from your iPhone, iPad, and Mac on your TV. Get a live view of your HomeKit-enabled cameras and control your smart home accessories. Rating: 4.8 of 5,629 Ratings in Amazon.

11.- TiVo Stream 4K.

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No More App-Switching. Forget learning to navigate a new screen with every app. TiVo Stream 4K enables one centralized place for searching, browsing, and creating watch lists across all your apps. Recommendations Across All of Your Apps. Get rid of the walls between what you watch. TiVo recommends your next favorite shows and movies based on what you love, not where they live. Say it and watch it. The power of voice control makes it easy to find shows. Integrated Google Assistant allows you to launch apps, dim the lights and more. One place for all your favorite streaming apps. TiVo Stream 4K includes Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Peacock plus many more, so you can get to your shows fast. TiVo Stream 4K is one of Time Magazine’s “2020 Best Inventions, Special Mention” and PCMag hails it as “an excellent media streamer for TV lovers.” Rating: 4.3 of 4,725 Ratings in Amazon.

12.- NVIDIA Shield 4K.

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Fast, Really Fast. SHIELD TV takes media streaming to a whole new level, powered by the NVIDIA Tegra X1+ processor, SHIELD TV is the world’s most powerful Android TV streaming media player. Dolby Vision. Atmos. Bring your home theater to life with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos surround sound—delivering ultra-vivid picture quality and immersive audio. Enhance HD video in real-time to 4K for clearer, crisper visuals using next-generation AI upscaling. Best-In-Class Design. The new SHIELD TV is compact, stealth, and designed to disappear behind your entertainment center, right along with your cables. With Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band AC Wi-Fi, a built-in power supply, and a microSD card slot for storage expansion, it is powerful, feature-packed, and built for behind-the-scenes brilliance. The all-new remote is more advanced than ever with motion-activated, backlit buttons—including a user-customizable button. With voice control, Bluetooth, IR control for your TV, and a built-in lost remote locator, you have the most advanced remote yet. Unlimited Entertainment. Get the most 4K content of any streaming media player. Watch Netflix, Amazon Video, Disney+ and Vudu in crisp 4K HDR, and YouTube, Hulu Live, Google Play Movies & TV, and more in 4K. Stream from your phone with built-in Chromecast 4K. Add a game controller (sold separately) and play today’s most popular games like Fortnite with GeForce NOW. Voice Control. The built-in Google Assistant is at your command. See photos, live camera feeds, weather, sports scores, and more on the big screen. Dim the lights and immerse yourself in your favorite show or music using your voice. And control your SHIELD hands-free with Google Home or Alexa and Echo.  Included Components. Remote Controller. Power Source Type. Corded Electric Rating: 4.5 of 3,433 Ratings in Amazon.