Does anyone here with a Sony Android Smart TV also use a dedicated streaming device? - Blu-ray Forum

MrHT · 04-10-2020, 03:43 AM

I have a Sony XBR43X800E Android Smart TV. The TV is great and was so happy to have that added convenience of streaming right from the TV. However, the Android platform is very slow & sluggish at times. It loads apps fast and everything, but when it comes to multi-tasking, it's terrible. So when watching movies, whether it be on Netflix, Vudu or Movies Anywhere, sometimes the video can be choppy when the TV is doing some other task in the background. It drives me nuts because it happens at least once or twice when watching a full movie and can be distracting. It's very stable where I never have any drops in internet connection nor do I encounter any freezing issues, but the occasional choppy video just drives me insane and bothers me to no end.

So I was thinking of buying a dedicated 4K streaming device or stick such as a Roku or Amazon Fire if it means better performance with video playback. But then again, I'm hesitant to spend the money because of a petty complaint over choppy video playback. So not sure if it's worth the added cost.

Anyone here own an Android Sony TV that has the same issue and uses a dedicated streaming device because of that?

04-10-2020, 03:43 AM	#1
MrHT Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2010 4K collection:85 Blu-ray collection:288 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Does anyone here with a Sony Android Smart TV also use a dedicated streaming device? I have a Sony XBR43X800E Android Smart TV. The TV is great and was so happy to have that added convenience of streaming right from the TV. However, the Android platform is very slow & sluggish at times. It loads apps fast and everything, but when it comes to multi-tasking, it's terrible. So when watching movies, whether it be on Netflix, Vudu or Movies Anywhere, sometimes the video can be choppy when the TV is doing some other task in the background. It drives me nuts because it happens at least once or twice when watching a full movie and can be distracting. It's very stable where I never have any drops in internet connection nor do I encounter any freezing issues, but the occasional choppy video just drives me insane and bothers me to no end. So I was thinking of buying a dedicated 4K streaming device or stick such as a Roku or Amazon Fire if it means better performance with video playback. But then again, I'm hesitant to spend the money because of a petty complaint over choppy video playback. So not sure if it's worth the added cost. Anyone here own an Android Sony TV that has the same issue and uses a dedicated streaming device because of that?

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