Do you need an Apple TV box if you have a smart tv? does laptop need to be open when using apple tv

[iMore Question]

new to this and am considering purchasing apple tv, roku or amazon prime.

 

[Rob Phillips]

Welcome to iMore! SmartTVs are generally limited to a few streaming services while AppleTVs and other streaming devices offer quite a bit more. Your laptop does not need to be open; you don't even need to own a laptop.