Which devices can receive and convert streamed over-the-top media into a television format?

Streaming media players and smart TVs are specifically designed to receive streamed over-the-top (OTT) media and convert it into a format compatible with television displays. These devices typically come with built-in apps or services that allow users to access various streaming platforms, such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video. They often support various video and audio formats essential for high-quality playback on large screens.

In contrast, tablets and smartphones can also play streamed content; however, they are not specifically designed to convert this media for television use in the same direct way that streaming media players and smart TVs do. Desktop computers can also access and play OTT content, but they require a connection to a TV (usually via HDMI) to display that content on a television screen. Bluetooth speakers generally do not have video capabilities and are focused on audio playback, so they do not convert streamed media into a television format. Thus, streaming media players and smart TVs are the optimal devices for this purpose.