Make your TV smart: How to choose a streaming device without overpaying

Why watch a video on your phone or tablet when you can get a device for as little as $30 to stream shows on a big-screen TV? Apple, Google, Amazon , Roku and dozens of others are all competing to be your gateway to online videos. The device you need will largely depend on what […]

Why watch a video on your phone or tablet when you can get a device for as little as $30 to stream shows on a big-screen TV?

Apple, Google, Amazon , Roku and dozens of others are all competing to be your gateway to online videos.

The device you need will largely depend on what services you watch and what kind of TV you have.

Of course, the device alone won’t be enough. 

You’ll probably want at least one subscription to a video service such as Netflix or Hulu, which charge monthly fees. 

Others, such as WatchESPN, require a cable TV subscription. 

Plenty of others – YouTube, for instance, offers videos for free with ads, although their selections can be limited.