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Smart TV app vs a separate streaming box

Start with the TV app when it has the features you need. Consider a separate box when the exact app, decoding or accessibility feature is missing.

Start with the TV app when it has the features you need. Consider a separate box when the exact app, decoding or accessibility feature is missing.

How it works

The device running the app controls store eligibility, updates, decoding and the remote interface. An HDMI box still depends on the television for display and may use its own network path. Test captions and audio before deciding.

What to do

  1. Record the television and box model and store listings.
  2. Open an identical reference item and compare captions, remote focus and startup.
  3. Use the exact device that improves the missing capability.

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