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Originally Posted by MrLonzo
You came so close to answering my question, but not quite. Can you stream using Roku or Firestick with a dumb tv? (is that the correct terminology for 'non-smart'?). Also, Roku and Firestick -- are these hardware products or software products? And do you just buy them once or need a subscription? Thank you.
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A dumb TV will work fine as long as it has an HDMI input to plug the Roku or Firestick into. The streaming stick will connect to your home wifi and will provide a platform for streaming using streaming apps that reside on the stick. The stick will come with preloaded apps and you can also add additional apps by connecting to the internet. The Roku or Firestick are both a hardware and a software device. You just buy it once. No subscription is required. Although, some apps that you use, such as YouTubeTV, will require a monthly paid subscription to access the content.