The leading set-top box (STB) manufacturers can be divided into two categories:

• Companies that manufacture STBs for cable and satellite TV providers: These companies typically don’t sell STBs directly to consumers.

Here are some leading examples:

• Technicolor

  Opens in a new window www.vantiva.com

  Technicolor set top box

• ZTE Corporation

  Opens in a new window www.blibli.com

  ZTE set top box

• Sagemcom

  Opens in a new window www.whathifi.com

  Sagemcom set top box

• Broadcom

  Opens in a new window www.expresscomputer.in

  Broadcom set top box

• Huawei

  Opens in a new window www.huawei.com

  Huawei set top box

• Companies that manufacture STBs for streaming services and over-the-top (OTT) content: These companies sell STBs directly to consumers.

Here are some leading examples:

• Roku
  Opens in a new window www.roku.com

  Roku set top box
• Amazon Fire TV
  Opens in a new window www.wired.com

  Amazon Fire TV set top box
• Apple TV
  Opens in a new window m.indiamart.com

  Apple TV set top box
• Google Chromecast with Google TV
  Opens in a new window www.aliexpress.com

  Google Chromecast with Google TV set top box
• NVIDIA Shield TV
  Opens in a new window www.techradar.com

  NVIDIA Shield TV set top box

The best STB for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences. Consider factors such as the streaming services you subscribe to, the features you want (such as voice control or 4K HDR support), and your budget.