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The best TV accessories (2024)
Enhance your TV watching experience with these premium (but affordable) accessories.
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Televisions aren’t really that expensive anymore. There is some relatively when it comes to the latest and greatest, but for the most part, you can get a nice-sized TV set for a fraction of what they used to cost.
That’s a good thing!
The picture quality really hasn’t decreased much, they are just cheaper to produce. But this isn’t an economics lesson, it’s a list of the best TV accessories.
See, that’s the thing. With the reduced cost of modern television sets, it frees up more of the budget for accessories. Things like speakers, tuners, fancy remotes, and even TV chairs.
Of course, not everything on this list is a luxury purchase. Most of these items are utilitarian, functional accessories that enhance your content consumption.
Find the best TV accessories for you
Choosing the best TV accessories is often down to personal choice. While some people may prefer immersive lighting while they’re watching their favorite TV shows or playing console games, others may find a universal remote more useful.
Before deciding on what TV accessories are right for you, you should consider what you’re trying to achieve. Do you want an all-singing, all-dancing home entertainment setup? Do you simply want something functional that’s easy and convenient to use?
Whatever TV accessories you decide to invest in, you’ll need to ensure that they work and are compatible with your TV. This might sound obvious, but it’s amazing how quickly you can get caught up in looking for the best TV accessories.
N NOROCME Cable Management Kit (Best Overall)
In a list of the best TV accessories, the N NOROCME Cable Management Kit is the clear winner for two reasons.
First, something had to be the overall pick without bias to the other items. And most of whatever is hooked up to your TV has a cable or two. Whether it be power cords, random USB cords, HDMI, or speaker wires, you’ll want to keep it organized.
Because if you don’t, your mom or significant other will walk into the room and that’ll be their first comment. What a mess it is behind and around the TV. Because it is a mess. Don’t lie to yourself.
There are cables and wires hanging everywhere. You’ve tried to stuff them behind the TV, but that just doesn’t hold. So get yourself the N NOROCME Cable Management Kit and clean that mess up.
N NOROCME 192 PCS Cable Management Kit
It might seem cliche, but without a buttload of cables, your TV doesn't do much of anything.
- 192 pieces
- 11 cable holders
- 35 cord clips
- 100 fastening cable ties
- Only comes in black
Philips Universal Remote (Best Remote Control)
A full-on universal remote is a callback to a previous era of home entertainment, but it still has its usefulness. For instance, unlike a Roku remote that only controls the Roku and TV, a universal remote can handle three or more devices.
So it’ll at least turn on your DVD player, soundbar, cable receiver, stereo amp, and so on.
It’s pre-programmed for Samsung and Roku streaming media boxes but also works with many other brands such as LG, Sony, Hisense, and so on. There’ll be a little book with the programming codes to hook it up to different devices.
And having one single remote is a lot better than controlling all your stuff with a litany of random remotes. So yeah, the Philips Universal Remote saw a problem and solved it.
Philips Universal Remote Control
Sometimes it's handier to have a universal remote around to control all your things.
- Simple setup
- Comes in two colors
- Works with Roku
- Works with Apple TV
- No voice control
- Needs batteries
Tablo 4th Gen 2-Tuner (Best TV Tuner)
When you feel overwhelmed by all the streaming services, and all the content, just remember that the Tablo 4th Gen 2-Tuner will make it all better.
It doesn’t even offer access to apps like Netflix and Hulu, and instead connects with your existing antenna (or you can purchase one with the tuner) and presents all the live TV, news, and sports you can handle.
So excluding all the re-runs in syndication, it’s very much like TV used to be. It even comes with a built-in DVR that holds up to about 50 hours of recorded material.
It’s really a device meant for boomers who don’t need all that content, and just want the local news and sports. But boomers still watch TV, so the Tablo 4th Gen 2-Tuner is certainly a handy TV accessory for many folk.
For those who just want their local stations and a semblance of pre-tech explosion normalcy, the Tablo 4th Gen is the tuner you need.
- Pause and record
- Pairs with any antenna
- 50+ hours DVR storage
- No subscriptions needed
- No access to modern apps
- No voice control
- Still gotta watch commercials
Roku Streaming Stick (Best Streaming Stick)
There is no more popular streaming stick than the Roku streaming stick. And if you have a TV then you’ll probably want a streaming stick.
And if you give your TV a streaming stick, it’ll probably want to endlessly deliver content to your face. And if you deliver content to your face, you’ll probably need some snacks. And that’s as far as the allegory goes.
It supports 4K/HDR/Dolby Vision content, is voice-controlled, and offers free live TV channels. The stick works with Alexa, but only through an Alexa device. And you can use the remote to control your TV as well, but not much else.
Basically, if you subscribe to all that content, you’ll need the Roku Streaming Stick to access it on your TV.
The Roku Streaming Stick has become the go-to streaming device in households around the world.
- Included remote
- Long-range Wi-Fi
- Works with any HDMI ported screen
- Includes free live TV channels
- Works with Alexa, Siri, and Hey Google
- Sometimes requires restart
- Might not fit in TVs with hidden ports
APC Surge Protector (Best Surge Protector)
Many people have a power strip powering their TV, but not everyone has the protection something like the APC Surge Protector offers.
APC is one of the most trusted brand names in power protection creating best-in-class protection for your devices. Because power surges. Lightning strikes. Spikes happen. Especially if your power grid is already on thin ice.
So what these things do is collect and disperse that extra electricity before it gets to your devices like your TV, game consoles, and stereo equipment. That saves you money right there.
Protecting your TV and its electronic buddies on the shelf should be a TV accessory priority, which is why the APC Surge Protector is on this list.
APC Surge Protector
Something not thought about as often as it should, a surge protector will keep your electronics protected.
- Two USB ports
- 11 outlets
- 2880 Joule
- 90-degree plug
- Short power cord
- Could have more USB ports
Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar (Best Soundbar)
The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar delivers awesome mid-channel audio, which means you’ll be able to hear all the dialogue in that loud program you are watching.
It also does well to spread the sound around with its six transducers, and two custom-engineered upward-firing dipole speakers. If you have a ceiling, this will create a very theatrical surround sound-type experience.
The only downside to a Bose speaker is the cost, but considering the quality of the brand, that checks out. It might require the Bose app to work with some brands of TV, at least wireless.
You can also purchase a Bose bass module and actual surround sound speakers if you want to round out the set. But for what it is, the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar is a well-heard TV accessory.
Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar
TV speakers aren't that great, so a Bose soundbar is a great accessory to bring your content to life.
- Dolby Atmos
- Voice Control
- Works with Google Assistant and Alexa
- AI enhanced dialogue mode
- Multi-directional speakers
- Expensive
- Mid quality bass
- May require app install
Fluance Elite Bipolar Speakers (Best Surround Speakers)
When you plug in the Fluance Elite Bipolar Speakers you’ll be transported right into the movie theater. With its 2-way bipolar radiation pattern totally disperses the sound and surrounds you with it.
You’ve got clear bass, rich mids, and detailed highs. Each cabinet is literally four speakers, pointed in different directions. Hence the bipolar bit.
These are speakers for cinephiles and audiophiles, people who need to hear sound as it was intended, not filtered through a crappy TV speaker.
The Fluance Elite Bipolar Speakers should be your first purchase when building out your home theater sound system.
Fluance Elite High Definition 2-Way Bipolar Surround Speakers
Surround speakers are the ideal TV accessory when you want to hear everything.
- 2-way sound
- Movie theater sound
- MDF wood cabinetry
- Mountable
- You'll need an amp
MCombo Swivel Recliner (Best TV Chair)
There are plenty of chairs out there but the MCombo Swivel Recliner covers a few bases.
It’s affordable, has massage and vibration settings, swivels all the way around, comes with a footrest, and reclines up to 140 degrees.
It might not be a tech-focused TV accessory, but you kind of need a chair to sit down and consume content so it counts.
It’s a small thing, but having a pocket on the side of the chair is kind of nice. There are no charging ports like some bigger recliners, but at least you can store your phone close by so you can stare at it while watching TV.
The MCombo Swivel Recliner is a great TV accessory for tired feet.
MCombo Swivel Recliner
You could stand and watch TV, but that can get exhausting after a while so how about a nice TV chair?
- Side pocket for remotes
- Faux leather
- Vibrating massage
- Full swivel
- 140-degree recline
- Some users report missing parts
Govee TV LED Backlight (Best Backlight)
Installing the Govee TV LED Backlight set around your TV adds some energetic visual ambiance to your TV-watching experience.
It’s basically one of those LED light strips but has an adapter so you can plug in an audio cable. This enables it to react to the audio, syncing with music or sound effects to get a real concert feel going.
Plus, through the app, you can set your color themes and engage the system presets. So during a scary movie, you can make the wall red. During a drama, blue. And so on.
The Govee TV LED Backlight also supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Govee TV LED Backlight
To create a visual ambiance, an LED backlight is a TV accessory that will create a very bright and responsive experience.
- Preset scene and music modes
- App and voice control
- Built-in mic
- Requires cable clips
- It's a lot of light
- Voice control is limited
USX MOUNT Full Motion Mount (Best TV Mount)
Like a surge protector and cable organizers, the USX MOUNT Full Motion Mount is more of a necessity than a pure random TV accessory.
Sure, you could stand your TV on a dresser or entertainment center, but mounting it enables you to create a perfect content consumption center. Plus, you can put the mount at eye level to make viewing that much easier.
This mount has a dual swivel, articulating tilt, and holds up to 132 pounds. So that should cover most modern television sets. Up to about 84 inches.
The USX MOUNT Full Motion Mount even comes with a little level to make sure everything is lined up correctly.
USX MOUNT Full Motion TV Wall Mount
All of your TV accessories are useless without a properly mounted TV.
- Holds most TVs
- Lots of variable hardware
- Sturdy
- Dual swivel and articulating tilt
- Hardware can be confusing
- Has to be mounted on studs
How to pick the best TV accessories
Once you take your new TV out of the box, it’s only the beginning of your content consumption journey.
There is a litany of accessories to enhance your setup, sound, and overall TV-watching experience. So how do you choose?
Well, if your TV has the standard middling sound profile of most TVs, then you’ll want some external speakers.
If you have a mess of cables and remotes, there are accessories to clean that up.
And of course, there are plenty of available accessories to create your ideal holistic TV-watching environment.
Do you have any other TV accessory recommendations for us? Drop us a line below in the comments, or carry the discussion to our Twitter or Facebook.
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