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Originally Posted by ZodWallop
If it's already a smart TV, what are the advantages of using a different device?
I ask because I have two Samsung smart TVs and the experience is... fine. I think I'd prefer a Chromecast or whatever they are now called. But I haven't been able to convince myself the change is worth the $40 each. I guess I'm looking for someone to give me a push.
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In my experience, the standard streaming apps on many smart TV's are not updated as often as they are on a dedicated device (Chromecast, Firestick, etc...)
It may have gotten better, but I've seen many a homeowner be stuck with buggy or non-working Netflix/Hulu apps because an upstream change that required an update hadn't yet trickled down to those red-headed step-child devices.
It's probably gotten somewhat better with Fire TVs and Roku TVs, but I still come across many older smart TVs (Samsung included) with dedicated streaming devices attached because the built-in smart apps on the TV weren't working any more.
I also don't care for the latency issues that wireless connections introduce RE streaming applications. So I tend to hardwire semi-permanent devices whenever possible. I have a much better chance of getting an ethernet plug on a dedicated streaming device (or an available separate adapter) than I do with a Smart TV.