5 Signs It's Time to Upgrade Your Streaming Device

Streaming devices don't announce when they're falling behind — they just get slower and glitchier until it's obvious in hindsight. A few specific signs are worth watching for.

Signs worth paying attention to

• Apps take noticeably longer to open than they used to
• Your device no longer receives software updates
• Video quality is capped below what your TV and connection can actually support
• The remote or app frequently becomes unresponsive
• Newer apps aren't available for your device at all

Before assuming it's the device

Rule out your network first — our guide on fixing buffering while streaming covers the most common non-device causes.

When you're ready to upgrade

Check our Devices page for currently supported platforms before choosing a replacement.