First off I am NOT a 'Video' guy. I'm an Audio Guy.... So, I need a bit of advice....When I travel for the winter I have been using a Roku 3 and it has served me pretty well. (Probably not using it to its fullest extent).... I have decided that I also need a Roku like device for my Smart TV at home, that seems to be lacking some features that the ROKU gives me.
I see Roku has some upgraded devices as well as the 'Firestick'... I am wondering if I should upgrade?
-- I am attracted to the small size of the 'Sticks' as I am traveling, and the less the better.... Currently I plug my Roku 3 in with a Wall Wart.. I also use the Ethernet Connection. The sticks are all wireless connection (I suppose)and don't need any external power Supply?
The sticks seem to have a remote, but if they are plugged into the back of a TV and don't have a 'line of sight' with the remote - Well, how good does that work?
So, I would like a new Video Streaming Device for Travel (and I would use the Roku 3 at home) and I need some opinions on what I should get and would it work better than a Roku 3 and maybe smaller in size?
Edits: 09/17/19
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Topic - Roku, Firestick or ??? ........................... - Cut-Throat 14:11:40 09/17/19 (16)
- RE: Roku, Firestick or ??? ........................... - jedrider 17:55:00 10/20/19 (0)
- RE: Roku, Firestick or ??? ........................... - troutbum 05:11:10 10/08/19 (3)
- RE: Roku, Firestick or ??? ........................... - Cut-Throat 12:24:16 10/08/19 (2)
- RE: Roku, Firestick or ??? ........................... - troutbum 04:25:10 10/09/19 (1)
- RE: Roku, Firestick or ??? ........................... - Cut-Throat 07:19:50 10/09/19 (0)
- RE: Roku, Firestick or ??? ........................... - volunteer 02:46:04 09/24/19 (0)
- RE: Roku, Firestick or ??? ........................... - Demo 13:07:22 09/19/19 (0)
- RE: Roku, Firestick or ??? ........................... - Audio Snob 16:50:00 09/17/19 (8)
- RE: Roku, Firestick or ??? ........................... - Cut-Throat 14:01:41 09/25/19 (0)
- RE: Roku, Firestick or ??? ........................... - Hornlover 07:56:32 09/18/19 (2)
- RE: Roku, Firestick or ??? ........................... - Audio Snob 17:55:25 09/18/19 (1)
- Totally agree, I tried both, Roku is much better. Nt. - ABliss 08:17:51 09/22/19 (0)
- RE: Roku, Firestick or ??? ........................... - Cut-Throat 17:53:43 09/17/19 (3)
- RE: Roku, Firestick or ??? ........................... - ABliss 08:25:40 09/22/19 (0)
- I use their app which just needs WiFi connectivity - E-Stat 13:56:22 09/19/19 (0)
- RE: Roku, Firestick or ??? ........................... - Audio Snob 18:09:48 09/17/19 (0)