Devices

Streaming devices for live TV

Every major live TV service runs on these. Pick by budget, whether you need Ethernet, and which ecosystem you already use.

Specs come from each maker's official pages; we haven't bench-tested them. Some links may be affiliate links — see our disclosure.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max

Plug-in streaming stick running Fire OS with a large app store.

Best for: Cheapest all-round option for most live TV apps

Premium box running tvOS with an Ethernet option on the higher model.

Best for: Apple households and the most stable app experience

Google's set-top box running Google TV with built-in Ethernet.

Best for: Android/Google users wanting Ethernet

Simple stick running Roku OS with The Roku Channel built in.

Best for: Simple setup and free live channels

Watching from abroad? See VPNs for streaming apps. Picking a service? Try the quiz. New to this? Read how to pick an IPTV box.