Today, people are seeking optional entertainment devices for their home. One of the most popular choices is a streaming video set-box. Two of the best available to date are the Roku 3 and Amazon Fire TV. Both devices are fairly inexpensive, powerful, simple to use and offer programming variety.
Fire TV is simple to set-up and comes fully programmed. Also, it is linked to the users Amazon account. Operating and setting-up the Roku 3 is also easy. Plus, it also comes loaded with a host of over 1000 streaming channels that include TV shows, music, sports, movies and much more. In addition, Roku offers cable apps and programs from Time Warner. Presently, Fire TV does not offer any cable apps or Time Warner programming.
One advantage Fire TV has over the Roku 3 is access to Amazon’s massive selection of online movies, television shows and games. Another notable feature is the voice search button on the remote control that searches for movies, shows, actors and directors by voice command. Fire TV also features customized parental controls. Reduced buffering is another plus. It also features an optional controller for games that gamers will enjoy.
At his time, the Roku 3 does not offer a voice command feature, or an optional game controller. It does have a motion-based controller that simplifies playing video games. At present, it has far less available games than Amazon’s Fire TV.
The built-in headphone jack in the remote is an impressive feature of the Roku 3. It allows users to watch TV privately without disturbing others. Another great feature is the one-stop search button that allows users to quickly search for their favorite program. In addition, the Roku 3 also has an app that allows users to connect from the remote to any mobile device to send music, videos and photos to their HD television.
Deciding which streaming set-box to purchase can be a difficult choice. Both streamers are affordable, well-designed, powerful and offer various programming options that are ideal for different reasons.
Most likely, television and movie lovers will prefer the Roku 3 due to the huge selection of television shows and movies. Gamers will probably favor Fire TV for the wide variety of video games. Whichever device is selected, it is certain to give users hours of enjoyable entertainment.
