Was thinking of getting a smart TV to stream programming and eliminate cable to save money. Suggestions?

 What did people say?

⇒ Patty: Smart TV not necessary. FireStick, Roku and others do the same. And their software is updated more often.

⇒ Wendi: Our Google smart TV stopped updating well before we needed to get rid of it, so we added a Roku anyway. I concur that you are better off getting a Roku or fire stick.

⇒ Paula: I'm all about Roku tv's. I have 5 of them. I don't really need cable.

⇒ Del: Wait for a sale and get a FireStick on Amazon. Got mine for $22. Labor Day is coming up.

⇒ Pete: Get a Roku, or fire tv, and you should be good. Lots of free stuff including “local now” app which is 200 channels I think including lots of live TV.

⇒ Susan: Don't need a new TV. Get a Roku or similar device. You download apps & channels to it to watch. It will connect to your wifi.

⇒ Patricia: We upgraded our tv so we now have a smart one, but if you’re happy with your tv, you don’t need to upgrade! You can just add a streaming box! We had the Apple TV box, but I *think* it’s the same concept as Roku!

⇒ Patricia: We purchased a Samsung Smart Tv and love it. We didn’t realize until we brought it home and set it up that we get tons of free channels through Samsung! Definitely worth the $.

⇒ Linda: If you do need a new TV, I believe Costco is the way to go. Thier warranty is longer than others. When mine went bad within the warranty, the sent me a new one, and all I needed to do was document that the bad one went to the recycler.

⇒ Helen: We have two dumb TVs and a Smart TV; two Roku Streaming 4K sticks and a Roku Express; put streaming stick on smart tv ; original remote dead); cut cord in January 2017; all Rokus operating fine; with stream stick, you can take it with you when traveling; all you need is WiFi and USB on tv. I prefer the devices over Roku TV strictly because I detest combination units; one part dies, it’s all over. You can control your monthly costs, based on services you select.

⇒ Connie: We bought a Vizio on sale a few yrs back for less than $250. We’ve been very happy with it. I used a Roku before for streaming but it broke.. so we bit the bullet and got a smart Tv. ETA.. we haven’t had satellite Tv or any kind of cable for 10 years and we don’t miss it!

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