Originally Posted by marine65
My Samsung smart TV gets all the streaming services.
When I press home on the remote the bottom of the screen has a bunch of services.
I have active Netflix,Prime,Hulu and Disney.
I thought newer set all can do this.
So why the need for firestick and Roku?
I dont understand.
I personally prefer choosing my own streaming device and having the same streaming standard across all 5 TVs in the home. They cost as little as $30 to as much as $100, which is pennies to me.
I purchase the TV for its quality with no regard to the built in streaming services, lets face it, it would be silly to choose a TV on that basis as the devices are less then $100 to stream.
I also get all 4 major network local channels plus 21 more though an antenna. Not only that but I get a TV schedule and recording options EXACTLY the same as a pay TV system works for the other the air free stations..
I use the TV as a display and plug the devices into the TV which includes Blu-ray, over the air antenna, channel master DVR, Roku and sound system.
I never used the built in Android streaming system even on our $1600. Sony I just plugged in a new 4K Roku, its a fantastic device and as technology improves, I can upgrade it.
Its early, trying to explain ... *LOL* more or less at less then $100 I can have the latest streaming solution hardware and upgrade at anytime. I dont choose a TV for a device that cost as little as $30.
Also this way I can have every. TV in the house work exactly the same way and not be held back by the TV makers plus you can stay current on the streaming hardware as others have posted above.
This is what works for me, Im sure many people are happy with the built in stuff, Im just answering your question.
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