Your TV might stream, but Roku could still offer faster performance, more apps, or fewer headaches Your smart TV may have a lot of valuable features, but sometimes a streaming stick like a Roku can do ...

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

Your smart TV may have a lot of valuable features, but sometimes a streaming stick like a Roku can do something a smart TV can’t. But do you need a Roku or another streaming device with a smart TV?