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<\/p>\nOwning a smart TV comes with some great entertainment perks, like built-in WiFi connectivity and streaming capabilities giving you access to Netflix, YouTube, and even Showmax at the touch of a button. But, investing in a brand new smart TV can be a pricey affair, and unnecessary if your flat-screen TV is still in great working order.<\/p>\n
If a smart TV is a little out of your budget right now, there are loads of stand-alone streaming device options out there that can help you transform your TV into a smart TV in seconds.<\/p>\n
The great thing about investing in a media streaming device is that most media streamer options are super-affordable and it may even be worth investing in one if you already have a smart TV with built-in streaming capabilities. Depending on your smart TV,\u00a0a stand-alone streaming device can be better than the smarts built into your set. With more apps, better search, simpler remotes, and more frequent updates, a streaming device may just have your smart TV beat.<\/p>\n
Not sure which one to buy? We’ve rounded up the top 5 best streaming devices to\u00a0connect to your TV and stream video.<\/p>\n
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With the most streaming apps, simplest interface, and best search platform for finding streaming providers,\u00a0Roku is indeed tops in the streaming device game. The Roku Plus<\/a>\u00a0is one of the cheapest streaming TV options with 4K HDR and one of the most intuitive, making it a solid choice for anyone looking to amp up their streaming game.<\/p>\n Find the best prices on the\u00a0Roku Streaming Stick + online with PriceCheck now:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n If you’re an Apple user and are concerned with staying in the Apple ecosystem then Apple TV is another great choice. While Apple TV<\/a> has slightly fewer features and comes in at a heftier price tag than its Roku counterpart, it’s\u00a0the better choice for Apple users who will no doubt appreciate its advantages.\u00a0Those include compatibility with Dolby Vision HDR,\u00a0superior voice control features, a better remote, a smoother, slicker user interface, and seamless integration with all your Apple devices.<\/p>\n Find the best prices on the\u00a0Apple TV online with PriceCheck now:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n This option is a bit on the pricier side but if you want a Jack-of-all-trades video media player, then the Nvidia Shield<\/a> is a great option. In addition to a streaming media player in 4K and HDR,\u00a0 it offers an impressive library of games for both console and Android as well as Steam Link and built-in Google Assistant.<\/p>\n Find the best prices on the Nvidia Shield TV online with PriceCheck now:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n The Fire TV Stick 4K offers built-in Alexa voice command control in the remote, making it easier than ever before to watch what you want when you want. Plus, with a massive selection of content and an easy-to-use menu, the Amazon Fire TV Stick<\/a> 4K offers excellent value for money.<\/p>\n Find the best prices on the Amazon Fire TV Stick online with PriceCheck now:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n If you’re an Android user, the Chromecast<\/a> is one of the cheapest ways to get video to stream on your TV. Unlike many other streamers on the market, it doesn’t come with a remote but works in combination with your smartphone or the voice-controlled Google Assistant acting as the remote. Use your smartphone to navigate content on Netflix, DSTV Now, and YouTube and cast it to your TV in a jiffy.<\/p>\n Find the best prices on the Google Chromecast online with PriceCheck now:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n There are plenty of options for streaming Netflix, YouTube, Showmax and the rest. Here are our picks for the best.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":27169,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2850,3046],"tags":[5090,5959,5960,5091,2142,2147,2453,5958,1515],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Streaming_tv.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27157"}],"collection":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27157"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27157\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27683,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27157\/revisions\/27683"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27169"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27157"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27157"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27157"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"view](\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\n2. Best for Apple users: Apple TV 4K<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n3. Best for gamers: Nvidia Shield TV<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n4. Best for those on a budget: Amazon Fire TV Stick<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n5. Best for Android users: Google Chromecast<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nNeed more options? Compare prices on the best streaming devices<\/a> from all the big retailers across South Africa on PriceCheck! And if you want to find out whether streaming is for you, check out our face-off between decoders and media players<\/a>.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"