If you have a Smart TV, you do not need a Streaming Media Device to stream video to your television.
A Streaming Media Device replaces your cable television box to show programming on your television set.
A Streaming Media Device is plugged into one of your television’s HDMI ports found on the back, side or bottom of the set.
The Streaming Media Device is connected via WiFi to your home’s Internet Gateway and operated either by the device’s remote control or an optional app on your smartphone or tablet.
Streaming Media Devices vary whether it can stream standard high-definition or 4K video.
If you do not have a smart TV and are considering streaming video, you will need to purchase a Streaming Media Device to fully enjoy any service’s free trial period, the device’s ease of access to different services, and the appearance of streaming video on your television set.
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