Streaming Devices - Complete Your Mounted TV Setup
A wall-mounted TV needs content, and streaming devices are how most people watch today. After mounting thousands of TVs, we've seen every streaming setup imaginable and know what works best. The right streaming device depends on your ecosystem (Apple, Google, Amazon), your content needs (basic streaming vs gaming), and your TV's capabilities. We also help clients figure out where to put these devices - behind the TV, in a media cabinet, or hidden in a wall cavity - and how to manage the cables cleanly. A beautiful TV mount looks terrible with a streaming stick dangling awkwardly, so planning your streaming setup is part of the installation process.
📺 Premium Streaming Devices - Best Performance
Premium streaming devices offer the best performance, most features, and smoothest user experience. They support 4K HDR, have powerful processors for snappy navigation, and include features like voice control, gaming, and expanded storage. If you're investing in a quality TV and professional mounting, a premium streaming device completes the experience. These devices also tend to receive longer software support and updates.
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Apple TV 4K |  |
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NVIDIA Shield TV Pro | |
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Roku Ultra | |
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💡 Premium Device Benefits: Faster processors = snappier navigation • Better HDR processing • Longer software support • More reliable WiFi/Ethernet • Premium remote controls
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💰 Budget Streaming Sticks - Great Value
Streaming sticks offer excellent value for most users. They plug directly into your TV's HDMI port, require minimal setup, and deliver 4K HDR streaming for a fraction of premium device prices. Modern budget options from Roku, Amazon, and Google all perform well for standard streaming use. The main tradeoffs are slightly slower navigation, fewer connectivity options (WiFi only, no Ethernet), and smaller remotes. For secondary TVs or budget-conscious setups, these are hard to beat.
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Roku Streaming Stick 4K | |
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Fire TV Stick 4K Max | |
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Chromecast with Google TV | |
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onn. 4K Streaming Device | |
💡 Budget Stick Benefits: Direct HDMI plug-in = hidden behind TV • All major streaming apps • 4K HDR at low cost • Perfect for secondary TVs • Easy setup
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🎮 Gaming-Focused Streaming
If you game on your TV, you need a streaming device that can keep up. Cloud gaming services like Xbox Cloud Gaming, GeForce NOW, and PlayStation Plus Premium let you play console-quality games without dedicated hardware. The NVIDIA Shield is the gold standard for gaming streaming, but newer Fire TV and Chromecast devices support various cloud gaming platforms. Latency matters for gaming - wired Ethernet connections are strongly recommended over WiFi.
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NVIDIA Shield TV Pro | |
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Fire TV Stick 4K Max | |
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Xbox Wireless Controller | |
💡 Gaming Tips: Use Ethernet instead of WiFi for lowest latency • Bluetooth controllers may add input lag - use USB when possible • Enable Game Mode on your TV • Consider dedicated gaming console if gaming is primary use
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📍 Streaming Device Placement & Cable Management
Where you put your streaming device matters for both aesthetics and performance. Streaming sticks can hide behind the TV but may have WiFi issues if signal has to pass through the TV. Box-style devices need shelf space or mounting solutions. We help clients plan device placement during TV mounting to ensure clean cable management and optimal performance.
Placement Options:
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| Behind TV (sticky mount) | Hidden, Clean look | May block WiFi, Heat buildup | Streaming sticks |
| Media cabinet | Organized, Easy access | Cable runs to TV needed | Box devices, Multiple devices |
| Wall-mounted shelf | Clean, Visible for remotes | Requires wall work | Premium box devices |
| In-wall box | Completely hidden | Complex installation, Heat concerns | Custom installs |
Helpful Accessories:
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Behind-TV Device Mount | |
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HDMI Extender Cable | |
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TV USB Power Cable | |
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