Most major video and music streaming services now have an app on every current streaming platform: Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox. The gaps are mostly in music apps and on older hardware. To be sure, find your exact device model, then check the supported devices page on the service’s own help site.
The chart below is built from the device lists that each service and device maker publishes, checked in October 2026. It replaces our 2013 chart, which compared the Apple TV, Roku 3, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Those four are covered in their own section further down, because several of the answers have changed.
Streaming service availability chart (October 2026)
This chart applies to the United States and to current hardware: Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD, current Roku players and Roku TVs, Fire TV sticks and Fire TV smart TVs, Google TV and Android TV devices, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One.
| Service | Apple TV 4K / HD | Roku | Fire TV | Google TV | PS5 / PS4 | Xbox Series X|S / One |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netflix | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hulu | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disney+ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HBO Max | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Prime Video | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Apple TV app | Built in | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Peacock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| YouTube | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| YouTube TV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spotify | Check store | Check store | Check store | Check store | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Music | Built in | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Yes (PS5) | Yes |
| Amazon Music | Check store | Yes | Yes | Check store | Check store | Check store |
| YouTube Music | In YouTube app | In YouTube app | In YouTube app | In YouTube app | In YouTube app | In YouTube app |
Here is how to read the cells:
- Yes means the service or the device maker names that platform in its current documentation. It does not mean every model qualifies. See the model limits below.
- Built in means the app comes with the device.
- Check store means the service says its app is on many TVs and streaming devices but does not publish a platform-by-platform list we could confirm. Search the app store on your device.
- Not listed means the service’s own pages do not name that platform. Treat it as unavailable unless the app shows up in your device’s store.
- In YouTube app means there is no separate app. You reach the service through a section of the regular YouTube app.
Model and software limits to know about
A platform name in the chart is only the start. Services also set minimum models and software versions. These are the limits the vendors publish right now.
Apple TV
Apps come from the App Store, which only exists on Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD (the model once called Apple TV 4th generation). Apple says an Apple TV (3rd generation) can only update its built-in apps. Individual services add software floors: HBO Max asks for tvOS 16.4 or later, Disney+ asks for tvOS 16 or later, and Peacock asks for tvOS 18 or later. tvOS is the operating system on Apple TV.
Roku
Hulu and Netflix list Roku without a model table on their main device pages. HBO Max says it works on most Roku TVs and streaming players with the latest operating system version. Peacock and YouTube TV publish model lists that still include older players such as the Roku 3 (4200X and 4230X). The Apple TV app is listed for many Roku players and Roku TVs, including the Roku 2 and Roku 3. If you are choosing a new one, our guide on which Roku to buy compares the current models.
Amazon Fire TV
Hulu no longer supports the Fire TV Stick (1st Gen). HBO Max and Peacock both ask for Fire OS 6 or later, and HBO Max also lists Vega OS 1 or later. Fire OS and Vega OS are the operating systems Amazon uses on Fire TV devices. YouTube TV lists the Fire TV Stick 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen and 4K models, the Fire TV Cube, and Fire TV Edition smart TVs from several brands.
Google TV and Android TV
Google TV is the newer interface on top of Android TV, and the two share one app catalog. HBO Max asks for Android TV OS 7.1 or later and names Chromecast with Google TV. Peacock asks for Android OS 5.1 or later on Android TV devices. Hulu lists Android TV devices and Chromecast. Google stopped making the Chromecast, so read what replaced the Chromecast before you shop, or see Fire TV Stick vs. Google TV Streamer if you are deciding between those two.
PlayStation and Xbox
Netflix lists the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro. Hulu, HBO Max, Peacock and YouTube TV list the PS4 and PS5. Sony’s own page for streaming services on PlayStation consoles also names Prime Video, Disney+ and the Apple TV app. On Xbox, HBO Max, Peacock and YouTube TV list the Xbox One and Xbox Series X and Series S, and Microsoft’s Xbox entertainment page names Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Disney+, YouTube and Spotify among others.
Music services by device
Video apps are nearly universal. Music apps are where the differences are, so check these before you buy a device mainly for music.
- Spotify: Spotify says many TVs and set-top boxes offer its app and tells you to search your device’s app store. It names the PS5 and PS4, and the Xbox Series X, Series S and Xbox One. Where there is no app, Spotify’s TV page points to Google Cast and AirPlay instead. You can also use your phone as the remote; see how to play Spotify on other devices with Spotify Connect.
- Apple Music: It is built into Apple TV 4K as the Music app. Apple also shows Roku, PlayStation, Xbox, Samsung and LG smart TVs as supported. Sony names Apple Music and Spotify as the music services on the PS5. Apple’s pages do not name Fire TV or Google TV. Apple’s steps for getting the Apple Music app on a smart TV, game console or streaming device note that some of your library may not be available in those apps.
- Amazon Music: Amazon offers an Amazon Music app for Fire TV. On Roku, Amazon says all current players support it, along with the Roku 3 and various Roku 2 models. We could not confirm a current Amazon list for other platforms, so search the store on your device.
- YouTube Music: Google says the YouTube Music app is not available on living room devices. Instead, open the regular YouTube app on the TV, move left to open the menu, and select Music. Google’s YouTube Music devices page says this works on smart TVs and streaming devices that support the newest YouTube app, and that Android TV devices can also install YouTube Music from the Play Store.
Spotify plays on one device at a time per account, so starting music on the TV stops it on your phone. If you are a Spotify user, you may also like our guide on how to view the album for a song on Spotify.
How to check a service on your own device
Device lists change often, so use this process whenever the answer matters, such as before you buy a device or pay for a year of a service.
- Write down the services you use. Include video and music, and any live TV service. Live TV apps tend to have the strictest device lists.
- Find the exact model of your device. The name on the box is not enough, because makers reuse names. On a Roku, go to Settings > System > About to see the model and the Roku OS version.
- Open the service’s supported devices page. Use the service’s own help site, such as Netflix supported devices, Hulu supported devices, HBO Max supported devices, Peacock supported devices or YouTube TV supported devices. Amazon keeps a page of set-top boxes and media players with the Prime Video app.
- Compare the model and software version. Look for wording like “2017 and newer” or a minimum operating system version, then compare it with what your device shows.
- Search the app store on the device. This is the final test. If the app appears and installs, your device is supported today.
You will know it worked when the app opens, lets you sign in and plays a video or a song. An app that installs but will not play usually points to an outdated version of the app or of the device software.
How to add a streaming app on each device
Installing an app is free. Paying for the service is separate. Before you subscribe inside an app on your TV, note that the subscription is then billed through that device maker’s store, and you usually manage or cancel it there rather than on the service’s website.
Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD
- Open the App Store app.
- Browse or search for the app.
- Select Get or the price. If you see Open, the app is already installed.
These are Apple’s steps for downloading apps on Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD.
Roku
- Press Home on the Roku remote.
- Scroll to and select Store, then Apps.
- Browse the categories, highlight an app and press OK to see its details.
- Select Add app. Paid apps show a subscription or purchase option instead.
Roku says apps are added to your Roku account, so they appear on every Roku linked to it. If your account has a PIN, you enter it to finish a purchase. You can also add apps from the Roku website or the Roku mobile app; if one does not show up on the TV afterward, go to Settings > System > System update > Check now. Older Rokus label the store Streaming Channels and the button Add channel. See Roku’s guide on how to add apps to a Roku streaming device, or our walkthrough on how to set up a Roku if the device is new.
Amazon Fire TV
- Go to Find on the main menu and search for the app, or use the Alexa Voice button on the remote.
- Select the app.
- Select Get or the shopping cart icon to download it.
Amazon notes that you may need to verify your Amazon account for Appstore purchases. The steps come from Amazon’s page on downloading apps on a Fire TV.
Google TV
- From the home screen, select Search or press the Assistant button on the remote.
- Say or type the name of the app.
- When the app page opens, select Install.
You can also scroll to the Apps tab at the top of the home screen and browse by category. Google says installed apps work for every profile except kids profiles. See install apps on Google TV.
PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4
- PS5: open the media home, select All Apps, choose the app and select Download.
- PS4: go to TV & Video in the content area, scroll to the available apps, choose one and select Download. If TV & Video is missing, look in Library > Applications.
Sony warns that parental controls set on the console may not apply to video inside streaming apps, so set up profiles or controls in each service too.
Xbox Series X, Series S and Xbox One
- From the Home screen, open the Store.
- Find the app in the Apps section or search for it.
- Select Install, then open the app and sign in.
This follows the Xbox steps that Netflix publishes for its own app. Labels can differ slightly after a console update.
What to do when a service has no app for your device
You still have options that the services themselves document. None of them needs unofficial apps or modified devices, and we do not recommend private or sideloaded apps as a workaround. Roku states that it removes apps that involve piracy or other unlawful activity.
- AirPlay from an iPhone, iPad or Mac. AirPlay is Apple’s way to send video or audio over Wi-Fi to a TV. It works with Apple TV, and Roku supports it on many models: the Streaming Stick+, Streaming Stick 4K, Express 4K, Premiere and Ultra need Roku OS 9.4 or higher, while the Express, Express+ and some Roku TVs need Roku OS 10.0 or higher. Both devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network. See Roku’s page on using AirPlay with a Roku and our guide on how to screen mirror an iPad or iPhone to a TV.
- Google Cast from a phone, tablet or the Chrome browser. Google Cast sends playback from an app to a Google TV device or Chromecast. Our guide shows how to cast an iPhone to a Chromecast.
- An HDMI cable. HBO Max lists AirPlay, Chromecast and an HDMI cable as its three fallbacks for TVs it does not support.
- A second, inexpensive device. If the service you care about most skips your platform, adding a stick that supports it is often simpler than casting every night.
Not every app allows casting. If the AirPlay or Cast button is missing inside an app, that service may block it on purpose, and the fix is a device with a native app.
What happened to the Apple TV, Roku 3, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 chart?
The original version of this article compared four devices that were current in 2013. If you still own one, here is what the vendors say today.
- Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation): These models have no App Store. Apple says a 3rd generation Apple TV can only update its built-in apps, so you cannot add newer services. Services that list Apple TV now require Apple TV HD or Apple TV 4K.
- Roku 3: It fares best of the four. Peacock and YouTube TV still list the 4200X and 4230X models, Apple lists the Roku 3 for the Apple TV app, and Amazon lists it for Amazon Music. YouTube is now an official app in the Roku store, so the old workaround is not needed; see how to watch YouTube on a Roku. Netflix does warn that its app may no longer be available on some TVs and streaming devices made before 2015.
- PlayStation 3: The services we checked now list only the PS4 and PS5. Netflix’s PlayStation page, for example, covers the PS4, PS4 Pro, PS5 and PS5 Pro, and Sony’s streaming page covers the PS5 and PS4. An app already installed on a PS3 may or may not still play.
- Xbox 360: Microsoft closed the Xbox 360 Store on July 29, 2024, and said the Microsoft Movies & TV app would stop working on the console at that point. Netflix still describes its Xbox 360 app, limited to 720p, but you can no longer buy new content from the 360 store. Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Store announcement has the details.
Several services in the old chart have changed too. HBO Go and MAX Go were retired, and HBO Max is the current app; our article on watching Max Go on the Apple TV explains the current options. Amazon Instant Video is now Prime Video, and iTunes movies and shows are now found in the Apple TV app. For one more example of how these services shift, see whether Crackle still works on an iPhone.
Troubleshooting a missing or broken streaming app
- The app is not in the store. Either the service does not support your platform or your model is too old. Check the service’s device list for a minimum model or software version.
- The app used to be there and is gone. Roku explains that apps disappear when services merge and combine apps, when the provider removes its app, or when Roku removes an app for breaking its terms. See why an app is no longer available on a Roku. If you paid through that app, contact the service.
- The app installs but will not open or play. Update the device software, then update or reinstall the app. On Roku, use Settings > System > System update > Check now.
- You cannot buy or rent inside the app. Some apps are view-only on certain platforms. Apple says you cannot purchase content in the Apple TV app on Android TV and Sony devices, or on Fire TV outside the United States. Buy on another device and the title appears in your library.
- The store asks for a PIN or account check. That is a purchase control on your device account, not an error. Enter the PIN or ask the account owner.
- A service is missing only in your country. Sony, Apple and Spotify all note that availability varies by country and region. The chart above is for the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Which streaming device supports the most services?
For the major video services, all of the current platforms are effectively equal: Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox are each named by Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Peacock and YouTube TV. The differences are in music apps, in smaller niche apps and in which older models are still supported, so compare the specific services you use.
Can I get Apple Music on a Fire TV Stick?
Apple does not name Fire TV among the devices with an Apple Music app. Apple does list Amazon Echo speakers, plus Roku, PlayStation, Xbox, and Samsung and LG smart TVs. Search the Appstore on your Fire TV to see what is offered today, and if nothing appears, use a different device for Apple Music.
Is there a YouTube app on Roku now?
Yes. Google lists Roku among the devices with the YouTube app, alongside Apple TV, Fire TV, Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox, and its YouTube download instructions include Roku steps. The 2013 version of this chart said there was no official YouTube channel on the Roku 3, which is no longer true.
Can I watch Apple TV shows without owning an Apple TV box?
Yes. Apple offers the Apple TV app on Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, PlayStation, Xbox and many smart TVs. Go to your device’s app store, search for the Apple TV app, download it and sign in, which you can do by scanning a QR code with your phone. Apple’s page on getting the Apple TV app on a smart TV or streaming device has the steps.
Do I need a streaming device if I have a smart TV?
Not always. Most services list Samsung, LG and Vizio smart TVs directly, usually with a model year cutoff such as 2016 or 2017 and newer. A separate streaming device makes sense when your TV is older than the cutoff, when a service you want is missing from the TV’s store, or when the TV’s apps have stopped getting updates.
Does a supported device guarantee 4K or surround sound?
No. Support only means the app runs. Picture and sound quality depend on the device model, your TV, your internet speed and your plan. Netflix, for example, lists up to 1080p on the standard PS4 and up to 4K on the PS4 Pro and PS5.
Next step
Pick the two or three services you would miss most, open each one’s supported devices page, and confirm your exact model before you buy hardware or prepay for a subscription. If every one of them lists your device, choose based on price, remote and the phone you already use rather than on app support.
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