Disney Plus not on your Smart TV? Use these transmission sticks instead

Disney Plus not on your Smart TV? Use these transmission sticks instead
Disney Plus has now arrived in the UK and most of Europe, ending the months-long wait British viewers had to go without their precious Star Wars movies, Marvel movies, classic Disney movies, Pixar titles and (of course). ) The Mandalorian. But if you're stuck with a TV that can't load Disney Plus, a streaming stick can provide a simple and affordable way to get the streaming service on your TV screen. Why couldn't you load Disney Plus? Smart TVs made before 2016 are generally not compatible with the app code, while those of you still clinging to older TVs (those without smart features or online streaming capabilities) don't have it all it just isn't the necessary software. This is where streaming devices come in. A streaming stick is usually very affordable, often as cheap as $20 / £20 / AU$30, and can be plugged into a TV's HDMI port to access a bunch of streaming apps, like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video , YouTube, Disney Plus, and (in the US) Hulu and HBO Now.

What streaming device should I buy?

(Image credit: Shutterstock) There are a number of different streaming stick models to consider. First, there's Amazon's range of streaming sticks: the Fire TV Stick and the Fire TV Stick 4K. These elegant streamers are still incredibly cheap, with only a small premium price for the 4K HDR model, which allows you to stream in even higher quality, if you use it on a 4K TV. (If you only have one HDTV, the regular Fire TV Stick will do you just fine.) You'll get Netflix and Amazon Prime, as well as Disney Plus on these streamers, with a great Smart TV interface and an Alexa remote for some limited Voice Commands, though you can learn more in our Amazon Fire TV Stick review. Amazon - Fire TV Stick with ... There's also Google Chromecast, which offers a host of streaming apps and the ability to easily stream video content from your Android tablet or smartphone. Like Fire TV Sticks, there's a budget HD option and a more premium 4K HDR streamer (Chromecast Ultra). You won't get Amazon Prime Video, although Disney Plus is widely available on the device. Google Chromecast 3rd Gen -... Google Chromecast Ultra - 4K... Roku's streaming devices also have an incredibly simple operating system and support for Disney Plus, whether you're using the budget Roku Express (HD only) or Roku Streaming Stick+ (4K HDR). Roku Streaming Stick Plus, ...