It's easy for a streaming setup to accumulate extra devices and cables over the years. Simplifying it is usually straightforward.
Streaming setups tend to grow more complicated over time — an extra device here, a leftover cable there — until it's harder to use than it needs to be.
List every device connected to your TV and what it's actually used for. Anything unused or redundant is a candidate to remove.
If two separate devices cover overlapping apps, keeping just the better-performing one usually simplifies things without losing functionality — our guide on signs it's time to upgrade your streaming device can help decide which one to keep.
Removing unused apps and organizing what's left, as covered in our guide on organizing apps on a home screen, finishes the job.
Fewer devices usually means fewer remotes — or consider consolidating with a universal remote if you're keeping more than one.
Compare subscription options and device support to find the plan that fits your household.
