One of the most important parts of being a cord cutter is on what device you will stream your movies and TV shows. Unlike with cable TV, where you just get a box with cord cutter there are many options out there to pick from.
One of the most popular streaming players and smart TVs are Roku Players and Roku TVs. With Roku, you can get access to a huge collection of streaming services on your TV, including Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, and more. But is Roku really the right device for you when cord cutting. Lets take a look at if this really is the best streaming player for cord cutting.
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So are Roku Players & the best option t for cord cutting?
It is important to remember that today most of the major streaming players like Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, and more will give you access to all of the same streaming services. So if they all give you the same services what makes Roku so great?
One of the main things that make Roku stand out first is the price as one of the cheapest options for a powerful streaming player starting at just $30 for a Roku Express.
The other major reason people love Roku is how simple they are. When it comes to a simple way to watch your favorite movies and TV shows, Roku players and Roku TVs are maybe one of if not the easiest to use.
The large icons that simply and quickly launch you into what you want have made Roku Players and Roku TVs a go-to for many who are new to cord cutting. Well, it may not be as beautiful as other streaming players. Many love the quick and easy ability to get to a streaming service they want.
Final Thoughts
There really is no wrong answer here when picking a streaming player that is right for you. A Fire TV or Apple TV are also great options, among many other great ones like Google TV. In the end, get the right player for you, and don’t worry about what other people say you should be using.