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A running list of the devices and accessories we actually recommend in our guides, all in one place so you don't have to dig through individual posts. Prices change often, so click through to see the live price before buying.
Streaming devices, TVs and audio
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
Amazon's newest 4K stick (2026), which runs Amazon's Vega OS. Vega has fewer apps than older Fire TV models, so check RTÉ Player and your other apps are listed before you buy.
Amazon Fire TV Stick HD
Amazon's entry-level HD stick for a second TV or an older set. The 2026 model runs Vega OS, which has fewer apps, so check the apps you need are listed before you buy.
Fire TV Stick 4K Max
The higher-spec sibling of the standard 4K Stick — worth the extra cost if you want the fastest interface and Wi-Fi 6 support.
Roku Streaming Stick Plus (4K)
Roku's 4K streaming stick, with a simple home screen that doesn't push one service over another.
Sharp HT-SB121 Compact Soundbar
TV speakers rarely do streaming audio justice. This 55 cm soundbar connects by HDMI ARC, so the TV remote can control the volume.
Roku Streaming Stick Plus (4K)
One of the most straightforward remotes and menus of any streaming device — good pick for less tech-confident households.
AKIYO O2 Projector
A compact projector for movie nights or match days on a wall — plug a streaming stick into its HDMI port for all your usual apps.
Glow in the Dark Remote Cover Case
Glow-in-the-dark covers for the Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote (3rd gen) — easier to find in a dark room and harder to drop.
One For All Streamer Remote
Cuts down on juggling three remotes to switch between your TV, streaming box, and soundbar.
JBL Go 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
A flexible alternative to a fixed soundbar if you want to move audio between rooms or take it outside for a match.
Portable 4G Wi-Fi Router
A pocket router that takes a mobile SIM, so a streaming stick can get online on holidays or in a second home without relying on unfamiliar Wi-Fi.
Amazon Echo Dot Alexa
Amazon's small Alexa speaker — pair it with a Fire TV to change channels, search and control playback by voice.
Xiaomi TV,32 Inch Smart TV
A 32-inch smart TV running Fire OS, so the main Irish streaming apps are built in — no extra stick needed. Good for a bedroom or kitchen.
LG LED AI,32 inch HD Smart TV
A 2026 32-inch LG smart TV with webOS apps built in, plus Google Cast and AirPlay 2 for casting from your phone.
Google TV Streamer
Google's current streaming box — 4K HDR, Dolby Vision, 32 GB storage, built-in Ethernet port and Google Cast. Replaced the discontinued Chromecast with Google TV.
Wireless TV Headphones
Lets one person turn the volume up without disturbing the rest of the house — a favourite for late-night viewing and anyone hard of hearing.
Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer
A bigger upgrade than a compact soundbar — the separate subwoofer adds the depth that films and match-day crowds need.
Replacement Fire TV Remote
A spare or replacement remote for Fire TV sticks and boxes — a cheap fix when buttons stop responding or the original goes missing.
Amazon Fire TV Stick
Amazon's standard streaming stick — a low-cost way to add the main streaming apps to any TV with an HDMI port.
Xiaomi TV F 32 (32-inch)
A 32-inch Xiaomi smart TV with the main streaming apps built in — a simple option for a bedroom or kitchen.
Setup, cables and Wi-Fi
UGREEN Certified HDMI 2.1 Cable (2 m)
Worth having a spare on hand — older bundled cables often bottleneck 4K/HDR playback.
Wi-Fi Range Extender
The most common fix for streaming boxes that are too far from the router — extends your signal without a full mesh system.
Long Ethernet Cable
A wired connection eliminates Wi-Fi buffering entirely if you can run a cable to your streaming device.
TP-Link Deco M4 Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-pack)
For persistent buffering across multiple rooms, a mesh system solves it more thoroughly than a single extender.
TV Aerial Signal Booster
Worth knowing about if a broadcast rights or channel-lineup change affects your aerial reception — a simple fix for a weak signal.
Adjustable TV Wall Mount
Tilting/swivel mounts make it much easier to angle the screen for glare-free streaming, especially in bright rooms.
Fire TV Cube Simplified (setup guidebook)
A setup guidebook, not the Fire TV Cube itself: a plain-English guide to the Cube, handy if you're new to Alexa voice control and the Fire TV menus.
Mesh Wi-Fi System (2-pack)
A bigger upgrade than a single extender, but the most reliable fix for houses where streaming boxes are far from the router.
Outdoor Digital TV Aerial
A proper outdoor aerial gives the most reliable free-to-air reception for big match days on RTÉ or TG4, when every stream is under strain.
3-in-1 HDMI Switch
Useful if your streaming box, games console, and set-top box are all fighting over one HDMI port on match day.
Edision Proton S2 Plus Satellite Receiver
A free-to-air HD satellite receiver. With a dish pointed at Astra 28.2E it picks up free UK channels such as BBC and ITV. It doesn't receive RTÉ, TG4 or Sky's paid channels.
HDMI Extender Adapter
Useful when a streaming stick sits too close to a wall or cabinet and needs a bit of clearance for good Wi-Fi reception.
TV Screen Cleaning Kit
A safe, streak-free way to keep your screen clear — worth having once you've got your setup looking sharp.
Energizer Rechargeable AAA Batteries (4-pack)
Dead remote batteries are one of the most common 'my streaming device isn't working' calls — a rechargeable set fixes it for good. Most streaming remotes take AAA; check yours first.
Cable Management Clips
Keeps HDMI and power cables tidy behind the TV — small, cheap, and makes the whole setup look a lot less chaotic.
USB-C Ethernet Adapter for Fire TV Sticks
Gives a Fire TV Stick with a USB-C port a wired connection, the most reliable fix for buffering during live sport. Check your stick has USB-C before buying.
Powerline Adapter Kit
Sends your broadband through the home's electrical wiring, so a TV far from the router gets a wired-style connection without drilling.
Surge-Protected Extension Lead
Enough sockets for the TV, soundbar, router and streaming stick behind one cabinet, with surge protection for the lot.
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