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Best Streaming Devices And Where You Can Get Them in Kenya

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Despite the numerous times we find ourselves streaming on mobile devices and PCs, there is no doubt that a bigger screen offers a different experience. Unfortunately, we cannot all be lucky enough to own smart TVs loaded with Roku or Android TV. But that does not mean that you cannot get to transform your TV into a smart TV. All that you need to ensure is that your TV has the correct connection ports including one for HDMI. If so, all that’s left is getting a streaming device be it a TV box or a firestick.

So, here are some of the streaming devices out there and the stores that you can easily get them from:

Amazon Firestick

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Image courtesy The Verge

Features 

  • Voice control via Alexa
  • Built-in Chromecast to let you install apps. 
  • Dolby Atmos surround sound
  • HDR 10+
  • Endless entertainment- Access thousands of live TV, Free TV and streaming platforms. 

Stores & Prices 

Vivid Gold- KES 6,500 (Lite), KES 6,900 (4K)

Sweech- KES 6,499 (Regular)

Scartek- KES 8,999 (4K)

Avechi- KES 7,000 (Regular), KES 9,000 (4K)

Google Chromecast with Google TV

google chromecast with Google TV

Image courtesy The Keyword

Features 

  • Built-in Google TV 
  • Voice control via Google Assistant
  • 4K HDR 
  • Built-in streaming apps like Netflix and YouTube TV 
  • Access to Google Play Store 
  • Compatible with thousands of streaming apps

Stores & Prices 

Vivid Gold- KES 13,000

Essential Accessories- KES 9,200 (Free delivery within Nairobi Metropolitan)

*Ensure the one you get has built-in Google TV.

Xiaomi Mi Box S

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Image courtesy Live Mint

Features 

  • Built-in Chromecast to install apps 
  • Runs on Android 8.1 
  • Voice control via Google Assistant 
  • Dolby Atmos + DTS Audio 
  • 2GB RAM, 8GB storage 
  • 4K HDR @ 60fps 

Stores & Prices 

Vivid Gold- KES 6,900 (4K Ultra HD), KES 13,200 (4K HDR)

Mi Store- KES 7,000

Scartek- 6,499 (4K Ultra HD)

Essential Accessories- KES 8,300 (Free delivery within Nairobi Metropolitan)

Avechi- KES 11,000 (4K)

Apple TV

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Image courtesy Apple Insider

Features 

  • A8 Chip 
  • Voice Control via Siri
  • 32GB/64GB storage variants
  • Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
  • HDR 10+

Stores & Prices 

Vivid Gold- KES 25,000 (HD/32GB), KES 25,000(4K/32GB), KES 28,500 (4K/64GB)

Avechi- KES 27,399 (4K/32GB), KES 28,499 (4K/64GB)

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3 Comments

  1. Ematic 4K HD sold by Safaricom for less than 7K, should earn a worthy inclusion to the list. Picked that over the Mi Box S ans have never regretted it. Besides it ws partly paid for from the bongs points.

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