Streaming services are proving to be an ever-popular way to watch movies and TV shows, but unless you have a smart TV you won't be able to watch them on your ‘big screen' without one addition: A streaming device.
Also known as a streaming stick or smart TV stick, these devices usually connect to the HDMI port on your TV or monitor and connect directly to the internet. Apps for streaming services like Disney+, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video etc are then installed, usually through the proprietary firmware on the stick. You'll be able to log in to your existing subscriptions and watch all the TV shows and movies you've come to love, without the need to purchase a new TV or hook up a laptop or desktop computer.
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