📺 Best Streaming Media Players 2026

"This is an excellent product. I utilized the USB adapter due to compatibility issues with my older television model. The connection and operation were straightforward. Remote comes with batteries that last quiet a while. I accidentally put a PIN on it, that was a bit frustrating to do for the fact ..."

"I bought this Fire TV Stick 4K Max because my old smart TV couldn’t download some applications, so I needed an external device. This Fire Stick is very easy to use and operate. Setup was simple — just plug it into the HDMI port on the side of the TV and control everything with the included remote, w..."

"I have to say I was waiting for the price to go down on this Amazon Fire Cube 2025 It went down a little sooner than I thought$99 is good for the fire cube and it's better and faster than all the rest and it's cool that you can just tell it to find an actor's name that you like and it pulls it up Th..."

"I absolutely love this! I have the Roku Express and even tho all of them were still going strong and still pushing out new software updates I got 2 of these. The picture is so clear and the sound is louder and crisper on these! I saw a few bad reviews but Idk why? I think it was mainly from ppl who ..."

"I love the new design. It is easy to set up and I've been using Fire TV Sticks for a long time and they always work well and are cheap for that they provide. The streaming quality is great and I love the quality of the remote. I also enjoy using the voice feature."

"The Google Streamer is excellent. Fast, easy to use and allows 3rd party apps. Firestick is locking that option out soon. Like Roku. CORPORATE GREED. Anyways, this product works well.* one notation: Requires an HDMI cable which is NOT included. Come on Google, Really ?"

"I am so happy now I accidentally lost my Roku remote. I set out to just buy another Roku remote, but it was cheaper just to buy this. To my surprise, this is much much more upgraded!!! I have way more channels and apps than I did before and I had a TON! No exaggeration. (And I still have cable tv wh..."

"Bought this to use for streaming in lieu of an aging gaming system. The remote allows for verbal input so you don’t have to type. There are a ton of free channels, and you can even connect it to your mobile phone to use the phone as a remote. Comparable with many mobile phones. Quick and easy instal..."

"I got this because my TV’s tiny speakers were slowly failing. They were never great, but they were acceptable for my small space. This streambar has been a total change to watching tv. I was initially looking for a streaming system to replace my TVs reinstalled junky software. I had a ROKU player in..."

"Bought three for my home, battery life is amazing. Never had a problem with the plugin itself which is great, the speed is high and wifi connection is good. Also easy to set up, the quality is good for the price better than most stores."

"Anybody who doesn’t have a smart tv but wants to turn it into one should get this. It’s super easy to install and great quality. I have bought to and will continue to buy and recommend to anyone. Can’t beat it for the price!"

"I’ve been using Roku for a while now, and honestly, it continues to impress me. It’s clear that Roku has become a major name in tech — even the company’s stock has performed incredibly well over the past few years, and I sometimes wish I had bought more of it earlier.The device itself is extremely s..."

"The Fire TV Stick 4K is an impressive streaming device that delivers excellent performance at an affordable price. The device supports Wi-Fi 6, ensuring faster and more stable streaming, even with high-quality 4K content.Setting up the Fire TV Stick 4K is easy, and it connects seamlessly with Alexa,..."

"This makes the usual good Roku experience great! We can now turn the tv on and adjust the volume all from the Roku remote— no need to keep the tv remote handy. Easy to set up as well. I would highly recommend this Roku."

"Outstanding performance and ease of use"

"I am impressed with the smoothness of the interface and the speed of the overall app switching, remote response, and video feed. I recently cut the cord and discontinued use of my old Tivo cable box. I was planning to use the smart features of my Samsung TV to run all the apps I needed. And Samsung ..."

"Plug it in to TV HDMI port, select mirroring on your iOS device and it works!Note that on an older TV, the startup image only would appear briefly and the connection would work intermittently. On a newer TV, it worked immediately.Works well drawing power from the TV's USB port, from a power bank, o..."

"If I'd looked at the reviews of this item closer, I probably would've passed on it for another seller. But I didn't... and I ordered 3 of them. Like many other reviews here, the remotes wouldn't pair (I tried all three of them I purchased. no dice). I tried everything. Here's the solution that actua..."

"I was a bit skeptical about wireless HDMI adapters initially, but this one has completely changed my perspective. The setup was a breeze, no software installations or complicated configurations required. I just plugged it into my TV, and within minutes, I was streaming content from my phone. The per..."

"I have had a couple of Fire Stick for a few years now. I hardly ever use them except for watching videos on YouTube sometimes.I built a media server and installed Plex. I installed the Plex app on my phone, computers, and Fire Sticks.Plex works great on my phone and computers but it really seemed to..."