How to Start Streaming Movies & TV

Even with a cable TV subscription, there are times when nothing worthwhile is available to watch. Thankfully, there is a huge selection of episodes and movies that can be streamed at any time. In fact, you may use streaming to view your favorite shows whenever you want, as opposed to waiting for a network’s time slot.

Because of this, an increasing number of consumers are giving up their cable TV subscriptions and switching to online streaming of movies and television shows. Streaming requires a few preliminary steps, but they are all rather simple to do.

What Is Needed to Start Streaming?

Either a smart TV and an internet connection are required, or you’ll also need a TV, a special streaming device, and a strong internet connection that supports video streaming. Mobile devices, PCs, game consoles, and other devices can all stream content.

How Do I Start Streaming TV and Movies?

Here’s how to get going once you’re prepared to start viewing TV series and movies anytime you want.

1. Order a TV. You can choose between a smart TV and a “dumb” TV; smart TVs come with built-in streaming features, whilst “dumb” Televisions need you to buy a streaming device like a Roku, Fire Stick, or Chromecast.
2. Get a streaming device.  if one is required. A streaming device can be used with both smart and non-smart TVs.Even while smart Televisions feature apps for many essential services, you might want to consider acquiring a streaming device if you can’t find the apps you’re looking for or if your television’s apps keep crashing.

   Dedicated streaming devices outperform several smart TV operating systems in terms of stability and performance.

3. Connect the smart TV to Wi-Fi. If you purchase a smart TV, the setup process will offer guidance. Wi-Fi cannot be connected to by non-smart Televisions, but the streaming devices that you will attach to your TV do. To connect to Wi-Fi, follow the instructions on the device.
4. Set up the device. Connect the streaming device wirelessly to your Wi-Fi network after plugging it into the appropriate TV port, which is probably an HDMI port. For setup instructions specific to a particular device, read more about Roku, Fire TV, or Apple TV.
5. Subscribe to streaming services. You can access a lot of free content through streaming devices and smart Televisions, but you can also add subscription services for well-known television networks and specialized hobbies like anime.

   Important: Your remote control may feature buttons for streaming services like Netflix or Vudu if you have a smart TV. For those services, a subscription is still required.

6. Download apps to your smart TV or streaming device. Use the app store on your smart TV or streaming device to find apps. There are numerous apps available to stream music, movies, and TV shows.

   Note: Apps for mobile devices and game consoles can be available from your favorite streaming service.

7. Start watching. Once you’ve added your streaming services, it’s time to find something to watch.

How Do I Find Something to Stream?

There are just too many apps to browse through between smart Televisions and streaming gadgets. To view what is streaming across multiple apps at once, use a website like Just Watch.

Even individual movies and TV episodes can be searched for to compare rental costs and locations.