The amount of content available for viewing is literally staggering. There are streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Hotstar, Zee5, there is YouTube, Google Movies… it is very much a case of so much to watch, so little time. How and when to watch all that one wants to watch is a challenge. These gadgets and devices will help ease the experience (or feed your addiction depending upon how you look at it) of content streaming.
I've been using this for a couple of years now and find it very user friendly. It basically turns a regular TV into a smart TV. So this little device connects to the TV and I use the Fire Stick remote to watch anything I want. I watch Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Hotstar and even standup comics and old Tom & Jerry cartoons from Youtube on the big TV rather than the desktop, laptop or phone.
Similar to the Amazon Fire Stick is this media streamer from Nokia. This has Google Assistant and Chromecast built into the device and gives you access to over 5000 apps and games. The dual-band Wi-Fi offers fast streaming and Dolby audio enhances the viewing experience with this Android TV box.
If it is not possible to watch everything on the big TV, this device makes it easier to watch stuff on handheld devices --- without the handheld bit. Most AmazonBasics products I have used tend to be good quality and well-priced; this product also has excellent reviews. It is compatible with tablets, smartphones and eBook readers, lets you change angles and watch in either portrait or landscape mode.
Good sound is a huge part of the cinematic experience and one cannot go wrong with Bose speakers. This highly rated soundbar provides exceptional audio quality for clear dialogue and top-notch music quality. Bluetooth connectivity lets you stream music from any device from up to ten mts. The universal remote controls TV, Bluetooth and more.
This portable projector gives you the big screen experience. The projector comes with built-in Android TV with the major streaming apps pre-loaded. It projects up to 150” screen size and creates a great viewing experience with its wide colour range. There are several versions of this product that come at different price points. The projector is easily portable with a handle and comes with its own bag.
These noise-cancelling wireless headphones from Sony offer the truly immersive movie/binge-watching experience. You can set your own volume so that you don’t have to disturb anyone else and you can really hear all the dialogue and music and sound effects. These have a phenomenal 35-hour battery life, support Google assistant and have a lightweight swivel fold design.
This four foot lounger is a great way to curl up for your next binge session; particularly in winter. This one comes in a range of colours to match your décor, is light and machine washable. In a pinch, it’s great for a short nap as well.
This neat and sleek set top box stand accommodates all the remotes, DVRs, speaker/soundbars etc. that you have and acts as a good looking organizer for all your binge watching gadgets and paraphernalia. Fair warning though – this one needs home assembly and may need a carpenter.
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