If you're looking to update your home cinema this year, a TV with the Roku smart platform inbuilt is a great shout – Roku is highly popular in the States and only growing in stature across the pond. The TV OS interface is slick and likeable, with a universal search function, easy app access, stores to purchase content and a personalised feed of upcoming shows you might like – and from its own channel too.
Another perk is that Roku TVs tend to be quite affordable. TCL, Hisense, Philips, Insignia, Sharp, RCA and Hitachi all make TVs with the Roku smart TV platform as their beating heart – just see the two at the top of this buying guide.
However, maybe you just want to smarten up a 'dumb' older TV in the guest bedroom, in which case one of the dongle-style Roku streaming sticks might be a better and more cost-effective solution. And if you were considering a small (but potent) soundbar but also want some streaming perks, the Streambar is the ideal solution…