technology What HARDWARE do you mainly use for streaming (watching video)?

[Cirrus. 1,090]

Just wondering what you guys use these days for streaming and why.

I mainly use a Roku Streaming stick.

The funny thing is that I have a smart TV already. My problem is that I don't have dedicated internet service (because other bills) and instead run my phone as a Wi-Fi hot-spot. My smart TV doesn't really like it and works crappy doing that. The Roku works with it fine though- although the bandwidth only lets it top out at 720p if it's in a good mood. I also like the Roku interface better. It's simpler and more straightforward.

 

I do watch some YouTube videos on my computer I have over at my parents house, but not for too long because of the chair and the screen. I prefer watching video/moves on a large screen and on the couch or a comfy chair. If I had better internet at my house I would probably use my computer with a wireless keyboard. One thing I hate about the Roku is entering text with the stupid remote.

At work at lunch I might watch YouTube a little too, but I HATE the small screen for that. I can see it just fine, it just bugs me.

Edited October 19, 2022 by Cirrus.

[Pentium100 2,176]

I just use my PC to watch Youtube. Using a STB is annoying for two reasons - more difficult to type the search queries and more difficult to block ads.

[Ashen Pathfinder 16,162]

Multiple devices; just depends on the situation. Can be my computer, tablet, phone, or the Apple TV box we use.

[Splashee 28,566]

My computer is not powerful enough to stream games at any high resolution. It is capable of using YouTube and Netflix and Disney+ without any lag or anything to play videos and movies.

[zerox 1,144]

Computer, tablet and smart TV. Mainly the tablet and smart TV.

[ProjectRKA 2,848]

I mainly use my pc to stream content with. But when I'm away from home, I use my phone. 

[Dreambiscuit 10,092]

I watch my streaming services on my PS4. It’s simple and works well for my needs.