best streaming device to pair with a pc monitor and speakers? (kbin.social)

submitted 7 months ago by ares35@kbin.social to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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this is for mostly amazon prime, netflix, and siriusxm use (already subscribed to and currently used via browser on a pc).

needs to allow using 3.5mm speakers and have a button (not voice only) remote.

the user is a stubborn old guy who likes the speakers and monitor (it's a big dell p-series 1080p, hdmi or dp available) he has on his pc now. doesn't want to buy a tv or new speakers/soundbar and refuses to even consider an actual tv even though what he's looking for amounts to a 'smart tv' experience.

are there any current options for a streaming stick or box that has 3.5mm audio output (not on the remote like some roku have for bundled headphones)? thank you.

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[-] rufus@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Maybe buy one of those HDMI Audio Extractor Adapters and hook up a Fire TV stick, or a Roku or the box or stick from Xiaomi, Nokia 8010, Chromecast or an Apple TV. I think it'll be easier and cheaper to use an adapter along with one of the common devices, instead of finding something that comes with 3.5mm audio.

[-] ares35@kbin.social 2 points 7 months ago

i think they're limited to apple, fire or roku devices for the siriusxm support (which is still a relatively new feature of that service).

i hadn't considered a splitter or extractor yet because they're very much hit-or-miss on quality and whether they actually work as described.

does anyone have any suggestions for an audio extractor they know will work with netflix, prime, and siriusxm without any glitches or 'protection' (hdcp) issues and one of those streaming devices? total budget would probably be around $100 max for both items.

[-] rufus@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Sorry, no idea. There are however offerings on Amazon with HDCP in the name. Maybe you can find a review there that matches your use-case.

And with the SiriusXM requirement, it seems you're restricted to their supported devices anyways. I thought AndroidTV was easier to use...

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