I just purchased a Samsung 65” uhd 800 tv. It streams Netflix etc. I want to buy a UHD disc player, but it seems redundant to buy one that streams also.
What are the benefits to having two smart devices? Will the DVD player perform better than the tv?
First off, I don't think you really pay a premium for a smart dvd/blu-ray player anymore. So I would choose one you like. For that reason all my TV's and Blu ray players are "smart." While smart, they don't compare to dedicated media streamers.
Myself, I'm a Roku fan. I have an Ultra. It's super fast, easy to use, accepts an ethernet cable, is 4k compatible. The search engine is second to none. Want to watch a movie or show? Just type it in and you'll get all the options to watch it, both free and pay.
I also have a FireTV. While faster than the smart devices it has it's faults. IMO, the Roku is a much better experience in every way. Even the amazon apps work better on it, it also doesn't spam you (amazon spam) like the FT. The search engine sells you more amazon crap only.
In fact, there were apps that made FT more like a Roku experience. However, this hid amazon's advertising. So, they (amazon) came in and erased them and banned them from their boxes. That really upset me. First of all, one of the reasons I bought it was because it was android based and there were apps ( some like this) available. Second, I view that as an invasion of my privacy. In hind site, with the amount of amazon advertising on it, it should have cost half the price.
I agree with
@Drunkpenguin the new generation of Harmony remotes are amazing and super simple to use and program through a computer or app. I'm not a big fan of phone apps for remotes - grab the phone, unlock/open the screen, start the app, etc. I'd rather just be able to grab the remote off the coffee table...