Do you also want to transform/convert your normal (non-smart) TV into a smart TV on a budget? A TV Stick is an inexpensive solution that can give new life to your old TV. These devices plug into the HDMI port of old TVs, bringing online video and music streaming services to your good old reliable television.
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The best media streaming device depends on your specific needs, including picture quality, support services, file compatibility, user interface, and advanced features like voice control and remote control.
We have compiled a list of five Streaming Sticks that can help you enhance your TV-watching experience on a budget. Let’s have a look.
Although not a traditional streaming stick, the Mi Box 4K is an excellent streaming device for under Rs. 4,000. As the name suggests, the streaming box is capable of streaming content in 4K resolution, provided that you have a 4K resolution TV to support the content. The box connects to a non-smart or any Smart TV via HDMI cable and has wireless connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.2.
The Mi Box 4K supports HDR10, and Dolby audio and also has Google Chromecast functionality. The Mi Box 4K is a strong competitor for the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K at a comparatively lower price point.
The Realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick is a compact device that supports Ultra-HD streaming and HDR10+ content streaming. It’s the first streaming device in India to run the Google TV user interface, running on Android version 11. Realme TV stick’s performance is smooth and fast, surpassing the Mi Box 4K and Fire TV Stick 4K, thanks to slightly more intuitive software. The stick wakes up in 40 seconds to turn on and wakes up from sleep mode in under three seconds.
The Mi TV Stick is a standalone media streaming device that runs on Android TV 9 and supports over 5,000 apps. It requires a display to output content in 4K and full-HD resolution and has a quad-core Cortex-A53-based CPU, 8GB of storage, and 1GB of RAM. It connects to Wi-Fi, supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks, and has Bluetooth 4.2 for remote control and external audio devices. The Mi TV Stick is best used with a 32-inch or 43-inch full-HD television, while the Mi Box 4K is better for 4K HDR TVs. It is priced at Rs. 2,799.
The latest generation of the Fire TV is 50% more powerful than the 2nd generation, offering fast streaming in Full HD, and comes with a new Alexa Voice Remote with power and volume buttons. The remote allows users to search and launch shows across apps, control power and volume on the TV and soundbar, and enjoy Dolby Atmos audio on select titles.
The device supports tens of thousands of movies and shows from various apps, including Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5, SonyLIV, Sun NXT, ALT Balaji, Discovery Plus, and more. It also offers full HD picture quality and Dolby Atmos audio.
Amazon has launched the Fire TV Stick Lite with an all-new Alexa Voice Remote Lite in India, offering dedicated controls for accessing Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. The bundled remote, priced at Rs. 2,999, is identical to the original Fire TV Stick Lite, which is currently available at a discounted price of Rs. 2,499.
The device has 8GB storage and supports full-HD content streaming. The bundled remote has dedicated buttons for accessing Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and Amazon Music, and a shortcut for accessing all apps on the Fire TV Stick. The remote has Bluetooth connectivity and measures 142x38x16mm.
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