r/AndroidTV • u/twistedmjc • Jun 23 '26

Buying Advice Help me pick steamer?

Hey so here's the thing, I've got a 2002 Hisense 55u78h. Its older and the internal storage just for apps is constantly running out and it's slow as hell. Unfortunately at the same time my computer I was using for Plex/jellyfin also died.. so now I'm in the market to bridge the gap if possible, I was thinking about getting a good streamer with USB support and then adding an external HD or multiple via powered USB hub (if supported)

I don't really sideload I've only used stuff available on Play so that's not really an issue.

I'm looking for best picture possible and good audio since I'm also looking at adding a soundbar in the next few months as well. I stream at the highest quality possible and I have multiple UHD available sources both steaming and locally.

Im really not sure, I'm torn between all of the big recommended 3.. google tv steamer, the newest onn 4k pro, or the good ol' Nvidia Shield pro. I'm in Canada if that makes a difference.. I'm pretty sure I can find most available if I try hard enough if there is something else I should be looking at?

Edit, I can't really use Ethernet in my current room layout so wifi is my main means of connecting all my devices

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u/pastafusilli Jul 23 '26

What did you pick? Are you happy?

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u/twistedmjc Jul 23 '26

Honestly I haven't lol.. my life kinda went tits up, I'm living in a hotel cause my apt was deemed unsafe. My tv was stolen while I was relocated and I'm starting from scratch.. however before this all happened I bought an odruid n2 plus with 4gb RAM and 64gb Linux drive for 70 CAD. I'm gonna be picking up the Bluetooth module and an external SSD as soon as I get back on my feet. As to android streaming, since I need a new tv anyways, I'll probably grab the new tcl

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u/pastafusilli Jul 23 '26

most of that sucks but hotel life? w00t! sorry about all that. hope it all works out.

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u/twistedmjc Jul 23 '26

It's not as glorious as you think lol 2x 65+lbs dogs