The trouble with the Smart TV (no matter that brand) is a tendency to disconnect from the internet, even though the internet connection is perfectly fine. Apparently, the secret to preventing that is to clear the cache on a regular basis. But should it really be a problem of the Smart TV in the first place? When I had the Roku Stick connected to the 'dumb" TV, I don't recall any kind of streaming disconnect from the internet. The suggestion @3:54 to connect the streaming stick to the smart TV was one I also thought of as an option or alternative to buying a new TV. It is a viable alternative. I might add, in the days before the smart TV, I accessed Prime or RUclips videos on my computer, using Chromecast to cast them onto the Plasma TV.
I have a Roku stick and a rougher and cast RUclips to the TV screen with my iPhone all the time. Disconnections seem to have phases. I have a TV that was sent as a gift.The backlight just went out. I’ have a load of medical procedures coming up that I can’t afford. I also can’t see very well. So budget is my issue. I want to cut the cord. I’ll need a soundbar. I already pay for Roku each month. So any 50” Roku TVs under or near $400 that do a not suck - and not have voice-only remotes ? Any help from anyone would be SO awesome. 🙏🏼 Thanks. !
Not really a debate because 98% of TV’s sold today are smart TVs. So you’re going to get a smart TV no matter what. The question is if you should get a streaming device. The answer to that is absolutely yes because streaming devices are updated much more often than smart TVs are. And there are many more streaming apps available for dedicated streamers and there are for smart TVs. So basically it’s a no brainer whether you have a smart TV or not.
Question that I've always had - Having an old 4k Samsung smart TV from 2017, still connects to the Internet & loads Netflix with no issue. Purchasing media streamers such as this Google Streamer, will it improve the picture quality due to Dolby vision etc.. and being newer?
I am 76 yrs. old. There is a HDMI stick called "TV SMART".. The ad says you can get streaming subscription channels without paying. Do you know anything about this device? If so,I am only interested in ALL sports channels, ESPN, FOX, CBS, etc., therefore I want to know are these available without subscribing to a provider like youtube tv? And does the stick use 4K,as my tv is 4k ?
Thank you. You might have already answered this and I just didn't understand it, but is there much of a difference in "streaming speed", for example, from streaming a Netflix movie from the Netlix app on a Smart TV versus streaming it from the Netflix app on the Fire Cube? This may be what you were saying in the first place, and if so, I aplogize. Just trying to find an answer to this. Thankks!
Whether its a smart TV or an external device, the speed is primarily determined by your Wifi's bandwidth. Most Wifi enabled devices are comparable in terms of speed of communication from the device to your modem. Its your modem and ISP that are responsible for the rest.
Thanks for a great vid. I’m looking at getting a projector so wondering why not just go with a smart phone and stream via Bluetooth my subscription services to it? Thanks!
It depends on what your phone can handle and how much bandwidth you get with your mobile carrier. Most phone streaming apps can cause lag when watching HD quality content.
I tried it as an experiment with my Roku. I could barely get it to work using my phone's data. It kept dropping off and buffering like every twenty seconds.
This is unscientific so take every I say with a grain of salt, but I find streaming via an external device is superior compared to streaming via my smart TV. I have a cheap $500 smart TV in my bedroom, with an Xbox plugged into my TV. I find android TV to be slow and cumbersome, and when I stream mom's on it, the picture quality never seems to be crisp enough. When I stream via my Xbox, I get better picture quality, and the same apps on my smart TV seems to work better than my smart TV.
Can we get some specs?(processer and gpu speed, ram, storage, as a tech average people dont care about ui's its all about speed) Lately people have been filling up there storage which affects performance, ive seen it where people delete some apps and everything goes faster. even the dreaded circle ive seen is cause by app failure. (when i saw it i ran a speed test and loaded a video on my phone and all good.)
I have an LG TV that runs WebOS. It has all the major streaming apps that I use which are Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and AppleTV. Only the Dinsey+ app runs a little choppy but everything else works great. I can't think of a reason why I would spend money on an external streaming device. Is the video quality better with a Roku or Fire Stick?
I will replace my TV when it breaks...Knock on wood! I have a good, but not smart TV in my living room. It's working great with my $15 Roku express! I may buy a more advanced Roku though.
I dont understand why people would waist money a streaming device when your smart tv has apps like Netflix disney plus max peacock tubi tv where u can watch for free just waist of money if you already have a smart tv
I'll give you 1 reason why a Roku stick is better than my TCL Roku TV. If I unplug the internet from my TV it will take a fit and start blinking at you till you plug it back in. Had to reset to factory to make it stop.
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The trouble with the Smart TV (no matter that brand) is a tendency to disconnect from the internet, even though the internet connection is perfectly fine. Apparently, the secret to preventing that is to clear the cache on a regular basis. But should it really be a problem of the Smart TV in the first place? When I had the Roku Stick connected to the 'dumb" TV, I don't recall any kind of streaming disconnect from the internet.
The suggestion @3:54 to connect the streaming stick to the smart TV was one I also thought of as an option or alternative to buying a new TV. It is a viable alternative.
I might add, in the days before the smart TV, I accessed Prime or RUclips videos on my computer, using Chromecast to cast them onto the Plasma TV.
I have a Roku stick and a rougher and cast RUclips to the TV screen with my iPhone all the time.
Disconnections seem to have phases.
I have a TV that was sent as a gift.The backlight just went out.
I’ have a load of medical procedures coming up that I can’t afford. I also can’t see very well. So budget is my issue.
I want to cut the cord. I’ll need a soundbar. I already pay for Roku each month.
So any 50” Roku TVs under or near $400 that do a not suck - and not have voice-only remotes ?
Any help from anyone would be SO awesome.
🙏🏼 Thanks. !
Not really a debate because 98% of TV’s sold today are smart TVs. So you’re going to get a smart TV no matter what. The question is if you should get a streaming device. The answer to that is absolutely yes because streaming devices are updated much more often than smart TVs are. And there are many more streaming apps available for dedicated streamers and there are for smart TVs. So basically it’s a no brainer whether you have a smart TV or not.
Plus I think some apps on Smart TV's are buggy. Firesticks seem smoother and the user interface is better and more responsive as well.
Boom! concise answer I was looking for. Thanks!
Plenty of new TVs don't have "smart" options, and you can always buy older TVs.
@ name a TV that is made today that is not a smart TV.
And why would you buy an older TV when the newer TVs are so economically priced.
@shackdaddy7106 Element's 100 series. And older TVs can be even cheaper than newer ones.
Great explanation!
I have had an HDMI to USB-C adapter with my iPad Mini as a streaming device since February or March earlier this year. I really enjoy using them.
Same experience yes, but at least with a separate device you can take it and all the loaded apps and plug into a new TV without a hassle.
Nice concise explanation. Thanks, helped me a lot in getting a new TV.
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Thank You. 😊
Thank you. I find there are conflicts with the fire stick and Samsung smart TVs. The TV flashes a black screen with no audio every few minutes.
Question that I've always had - Having an old 4k Samsung smart TV from 2017, still connects to the Internet & loads Netflix with no issue.
Purchasing media streamers such as this Google Streamer, will it improve the picture quality due to Dolby vision etc.. and being newer?
I am 76 yrs. old. There is a HDMI stick called "TV SMART".. The ad says you can get streaming subscription channels without paying. Do you know anything about this device? If so,I am only interested in ALL sports channels, ESPN, FOX, CBS, etc., therefore I want to know are these available without subscribing to a provider like youtube tv? And does the stick use 4K,as my tv is 4k ?
Is there a streaming stick that has RUclips on it and Tubi, and Pluto? These are the only apps I really want.
Thank you. You might have already answered this and I just didn't understand it, but is there much of a difference in "streaming speed", for example, from streaming a Netflix movie from the Netlix app on a Smart TV versus streaming it from the Netflix app on the Fire Cube? This may be what you were saying in the first place, and if so, I aplogize. Just trying to find an answer to this. Thankks!
Whether its a smart TV or an external device, the speed is primarily determined by your Wifi's bandwidth. Most Wifi enabled devices are comparable in terms of speed of communication from the device to your modem. Its your modem and ISP that are responsible for the rest.
Thanks for a great vid. I’m looking at getting a projector so wondering why not just go with a smart phone and stream via Bluetooth my subscription services to it? Thanks!
It depends on what your phone can handle and how much bandwidth you get with your mobile carrier. Most phone streaming apps can cause lag when watching HD quality content.
I tried it as an experiment with my Roku. I could barely get it to work using my phone's data. It kept dropping off and buffering like every twenty seconds.
This is unscientific so take every I say with a grain of salt, but I find streaming via an external device is superior compared to streaming via my smart TV. I have a cheap $500 smart TV in my bedroom, with an Xbox plugged into my TV. I find android TV to be slow and cumbersome, and when I stream mom's on it, the picture quality never seems to be crisp enough. When I stream via my Xbox, I get better picture quality, and the same apps on my smart TV seems to work better than my smart TV.
Can we get some specs?(processer and gpu speed, ram, storage, as a tech average people dont care about ui's its all about speed) Lately people have been filling up there storage which affects performance, ive seen it where people delete some apps and everything goes faster. even the dreaded circle ive seen is cause by app failure. (when i saw it i ran a speed test and loaded a video on my phone and all good.)
I have an LG TV that runs WebOS. It has all the major streaming apps that I use which are Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and AppleTV. Only the Dinsey+ app runs a little choppy but everything else works great. I can't think of a reason why I would spend money on an external streaming device. Is the video quality better with a Roku or Fire Stick?
So you're saying that eventually when all TVs are powerful and smart, there's really no point in getting an external device?
One day!
I will replace my TV when it breaks...Knock on wood! I have a good, but not smart TV in my living room. It's working great with my $15 Roku express! I may buy a more advanced Roku though.
@3:54 he suggests having a streaming stick attached to your smart TV to override the smart TV.
@@CordCuttingwhat do you say as at 2024?
Umm stick all day. Cheaper to not buy a tv every other year.
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My Roku only cost $15. Much nicer than spending hundreds when my not smart tv is working great!
I dont understand why people would waist money a streaming device when your smart tv has apps like Netflix disney plus max peacock tubi tv where u can watch for free just waist of money if you already have a smart tv
I'll give you 1 reason why a Roku stick is better than my TCL Roku TV. If I unplug the internet from my TV it will take a fit and start blinking at you till you plug it back in. Had to reset to factory to make it stop.
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