streaming device

Digital content box

A streaming device is hardware that connects to a television to deliver internet-based video content—movies, shows, and live broadcasts from services like Netflix or YouTube.

Common forms include small boxes and plug-in sticks: We got a streaming device so we could cancel cable.

Smart TVs have this functionality built in.

Related

binge · buffer · HDMI · power cord · home theater · remote · smart TV · living room · casting · Wi-Fi · dongle · 4K · pause · queue · autoplay · loading · thumbnail · episode

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content delivery method

streaming devicecable box

Television signal decoder

satellite receiver · antenna · set-top box · broadcast television · linear TV

media format/physicality

streaming deviceDVD player

Device for watching films

VCR · VHS player · disc player · tape player · CD player

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G