Many home cinema systems, particularly AV receivers and processors bought a few years ago, weren't built with today's streaming services in mind, or include app support that's since become outdated or slow. Rather than replacing an otherwise excellent-sounding receiver just to gain modern streaming access, a dedicated streaming accessory connects via HDMI to add services like Netflix, Disney+, Spotify and more directly into your existing setup.

This is one of the most cost-effective ways to keep a home cinema system feeling current, letting you continue enjoying equipment you already know delivers great sound, while gaining access to the latest apps, interfaces and streaming quality improvements as they're released. Many streaming accessories also support the latest video formats and high-resolution audio pass-through, ensuring your AV receiver still receives the best possible signal to decode and amplify.

If your current home cinema system sounds and performs exactly how you want it to, but the streaming experience feels dated, a dedicated streaming accessory offers a simple, affordable way to bring it up to date without a full system replacement.