Do I need a streaming device if my TV is smart?

Built-in smart TV apps are often slower, get fewer updates, and may lose support after a few years. A dedicated streaming device is faster, gets regular updates, and can move to your next TV. It's the best $30-50 upgrade for any smart TV.

Which streaming device has the most apps?

Roku has the largest app library (10,000+). Fire TV and Apple TV cover all major services. The only notable gap: Apple TV doesn't have a native YouTube TV app but supports it via the YouTube app.

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