Go Back  DVD Talk Forum > Entertainment Discussions > Streaming Talk
Reload this Page >

2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

Community
Search
Streaming Talk The Place to talk about streaming video and audio

2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-21-18 | 10:39 PM
  #1  
DJariya's Avatar
Thread Starter
DVD Talk God
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 87,296
Received 6,061 Likes on 4,097 Posts
From: La Palma, CA
2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

Not counting game consoles, which I never use for streaming. But for the record, I do have a XBox One S and PS4.

I own an Apple TV 4K

Nvidia Shield

Roku 3


I got the Apple TV 4K for free when I sampled DirecTV Now for 3 months and I love this device. Probably the best interface and great 4K streams.

I find that I'm using it the most these days.


What about the rest of you?
Old 11-21-18 | 10:43 PM
  #2  
Banned by request
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 17,800
Received 779 Likes on 583 Posts
From: Goodbye and Good Luck
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

3 Roku Ultra’s and a Roku TV (TCL 55”). Been thinking about getting an Apple TV or even a Fire Cube, but I honestly don’t see what they have that the Roku doesn’t already offer. I haven’t really invested enough in the Apple environment (music and movies) to justify getting one, but I have been curious about it.
Old 11-21-18 | 10:44 PM
  #3  
DVD Talk Hero
 
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 46,662
Received 1,383 Likes on 1,085 Posts
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

I have an Apple TV, Roku 4 Ultra and Fire TV sticks.

Prefer the Roku overall.
Old 11-21-18 | 10:47 PM
  #4  
DJariya's Avatar
Thread Starter
DVD Talk God
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 87,296
Received 6,061 Likes on 4,097 Posts
From: La Palma, CA
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

Also, my Samsung 4K UHD TV is also a Smart TV and is capable of streaming many popular apps and in 4K.

I do use it occasionally to stream.

I am tempted to upgrade my Roku 3 to the new Roku Ultra since it's only $50 for Black Friday and streams in 4K.

I love tech, but sometimes no matter how cheap it is, you likely will run into a lot of redundancy since many of these devices do the exact same thing.


But, certain apps actually play better on different devices. The new DC Universe streaming service plays much better on the Nvidia Shield than Roku and Apple TV.
Old 11-21-18 | 11:13 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 317
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

Roku TV (thinking about stepping up to a bigger 4K one on Black Friday)
2 Apple TVs
Google Chromecast
Blu-Ray Player that has streaming apps (mainly use for Vudu on another TV)
Old 11-21-18 | 11:18 PM
  #6  
Trevor's Avatar
Challenge Guru & Comic Nerd
 
Joined: Apr 1999
Posts: 37,371
Received 951 Likes on 611 Posts
From: spiritually, Minnesota
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

Amazon Fire Stick
Apple 4K TV
Roku 3
Roku Stick
smart TV
six tablets between us
several smart phones
several game systems

Use them all, but probably stream on the upstairs Roku and iPads the most.
Old 11-22-18 | 08:44 AM
  #7  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 20,187
Received 344 Likes on 220 Posts
From: behind the eight ball
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

I have an Amazon FireTV box and an old 720p Apple TV that's not even hooked up.
Old 11-22-18 | 12:24 PM
  #8  
kahuna's Avatar
DVD Talk Limited Edition
 
Joined: Mar 1999
Posts: 6,777
Received 366 Likes on 218 Posts
From: Hawaii
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

Have a 3 year old 1080p Samsung Smart TV. But it's slow as hell as far as the smart tv interface. I tried to order a TCL 65" 4K for $399.99 But not in stock at my local stores & they don't ship to my area.

Both of WD-TV Live media players serve me well but don't play H265 files.

1. WD-TV Live Gen 1
2. WD-TV Live Gen 2
3. 2018 Roku Ultra - ordered from BB last night.
Old 11-22-18 | 12:38 PM
  #9  
Why So Blu?'s Avatar
DVD Talk Hero
 
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 40,418
Received 1,767 Likes on 1,344 Posts
From: Los Angeles
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

Apple TV 4K
PS4
Old 11-22-18 | 01:23 PM
  #10  
TheBigDave's Avatar
Moderator
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 12,706
Received 645 Likes on 454 Posts
From: Florida
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

I'm currently using:

TCL Roku TV 55-inch
TCL Roku TV 40-inch
Roku Premiere+ (on a Samsung TV)
Apple TV 3rd gen
Xbox One

I've also got a Chromecast, Boxee, two Amazon Fire Sticks, and a few older Rokus that aren't hooked up.
Old 11-22-18 | 02:30 PM
  #11  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 18,535
Received 444 Likes on 313 Posts
From: Formerly known as Groucho AND Bandoman/Death Moans, Iowa
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

Vizio TV
Samsung Blu Ray player
4K Apple TV
Regular Apple TV
Wii
Wii U
Xbox 360
Three computers
Two iPads
3DS
Two IPhones
Kindle Fire
Old 11-22-18 | 02:46 PM
  #12  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 789
Received 33 Likes on 23 Posts
From: Albuquerque, NM
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

Using a Roku Express + and just bought a Roku Ultra for $50 off at roku.com so I didn't have to fight folks at Walmart or Target.
Old 11-23-18 | 01:03 AM
  #13  
Boondock Saint's Avatar
DVD Talk Special Edition
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,355
Received 106 Likes on 90 Posts
From: Burbank, CA via Boston, MA
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

PS4
Old school Roku 1, still works fine too
Old 11-23-18 | 11:09 PM
  #14  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 317
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

Got a TCL 55" Roku TV today, can add that to my list.
Old 11-26-18 | 10:16 AM
  #15  
DVD Talk Gold Edition
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,252
Received 24 Likes on 16 Posts
From: Massachusetts
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

These are between me and my kids

Samsung Smart TV
LG Oled Smart TV
TCL Roku TV
KDLinks A400 Media Player
PS4 (multiple)
Xbox One
Old 11-26-18 | 10:37 AM
  #16  
tommyp007's Avatar
DVD Talk Limited Edition
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 6,707
Received 203 Likes on 138 Posts
From: Kingsport, TN
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

Apple TV 4K in living room
Older Apple TV in playroom
Fire stick in kids bedroom
Roku 3 in bedroom
Old 11-26-18 | 11:14 AM
  #17  
davidh777's Avatar
DVD Talk Godfather
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 57,803
Received 1,735 Likes on 1,394 Posts
From: Home of 2013 NFL champion Seahawks
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

I usually stream on my PS3 though I also use my X1 and, to a lesser extent, my PS4. My ipad and laptop get occasional use as well.
Old 11-26-18 | 12:07 PM
  #18  
TomOpus's Avatar
DVD Talk Hero
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 41,593
Received 1,808 Likes on 1,294 Posts
From: Kansas City, MO
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

Chromecast
Fire Stick
TV
Phone
Tablet
Old 11-26-18 | 12:47 PM
  #19  
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 4,223
Received 16 Likes on 14 Posts
From: Long Island, NY
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

just picked up the 2 for $40 fire stick, so three fire sticks and a tivo romio

my roku crapped out, original apple tv is on the fritz and my old fire stick first gen is crapping out...
Old 11-26-18 | 02:06 PM
  #20  
Geofferson's Avatar
Moderator
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 39,974
Received 156 Likes on 127 Posts
From: The Village Green
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

Roku Streaming Stick
Amazon Fire Stick
ipad (older)
Kindle Fire tablet
Old 11-27-18 | 06:07 AM
  #21  
Shannon Nutt's Avatar
DVD Talk Legend
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 18,591
Received 413 Likes on 310 Posts
From: Pittsburgh, PA
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

Roku Ultra (4K)
LG TV (with built-in apps/ability to add apps)
Kindle Fire (which has been unhooked and unused for about a year now - as it offers nothing I can't get on my Roku)
My Blu-ray and 4K players (as well as my Samsung receiver) have built-in apps, but I never use them (again, because they offer nothing I can't get on my TV/Roku)

My TV is my primary source - as Netflix, Vudu, Amazon Prime, and Hulu are all on it (and I don't have to switch inputs to pull them up)
I use my Roku primarily (right now at least) for DC Universe and CBS All Access.

Last edited by Shannon Nutt; 11-28-18 at 06:35 AM.
Old 11-27-18 | 06:42 AM
  #22  
Meathead's Avatar
DVD Talk Legend
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 24,658
Received 2,677 Likes on 1,718 Posts
From: Beyond the Rim
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

2 4th gen Apple TVs (Non-4K)

Amazon FireTV 4K - Unplugged... didn't use after the Amazon Video app was added to Apple TV
WDLive - several generations collecting dust at this point

Also had older FireTV/Stick that I gave to family members
Old 12-25-18 | 12:18 PM
  #23  
Giantrobo's Avatar
DVD Talk Godfather
 
Joined: Apr 1999
Posts: 65,300
Received 2,704 Likes on 1,602 Posts
From: Gateway Cities/Harbor Region
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

XBOX 360
Samsung Galaxy 9+

Looking at a Roku now since HBO GO has a message saying it won't be on XBOX 360 after Jan 2019. Just the latest app to stop support on the 360 CW, PBS, and few other are all gone. Also i'm pretty sure DC Universe won't be on the 360
Old 12-25-18 | 12:22 PM
  #24  
DJariya's Avatar
Thread Starter
DVD Talk God
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 87,296
Received 6,061 Likes on 4,097 Posts
From: La Palma, CA
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

Originally Posted by Giantrobo
XBOX 360
Samsung Galaxy 9+

Looking at a Roku now since HBO GO has a message saying it won't be on XBOX 360 after Jan 2019. Just the latest app to stop support on the 360 CW, PBS, and few other are all gone. Also i'm pretty sure DC Universe won't be on the 360
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/roku-ul...?skuId=6293215

Roku Ultra is on sale for $80. I have one and it's solid.

and DC Universe is on it.
Old 12-25-18 | 12:36 PM
  #25  
Giantrobo's Avatar
DVD Talk Godfather
 
Joined: Apr 1999
Posts: 65,300
Received 2,704 Likes on 1,602 Posts
From: Gateway Cities/Harbor Region
re: 2018 Edition: How many streaming services/devices do you have?

Originally Posted by DJariya
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/roku-ul...?skuId=6293215

Roku Ultra is on sale for $80. I have one and it's solid.

and DC Universe is on it.
Nice! Thanks!


Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.