The digital signage devices we would actually buy for a Screen Keep rollout.
Pick hardware based on network reliability, rollout size, and whether you want to reuse an existing TV or buy an all-in-one screen. Screen Keep still keeps the software side simple with a no-subscription on-device option.
Hardware options from $40
Built-in ethernet choices for more stable deployments
One-time Screen Keep option still available when subscriptions are unnecessary
Choose the device path
Use a box
Best when you already own the screen and just need signage hardware.
Choose ethernet
Worth it when uptime matters more than shaving a few dollars off the device.
Buy all-in-one
Good for fresh installs where you want fewer pieces to manage.
What matters most
Use ethernet when the screen cannot afford flaky connectivity.
Keep the box separate when you already own the display.
Choose all-in-one only when fewer moving pieces matters more than flexibility.
Device buying paths
Pick the deployment shape first so the hardware decision gets easier.
The right device depends less on the sticker price and more on whether you are reusing an existing TV, how much you care about ethernet, and how cleanly you want to support the screen later.
Path 1
Use a box
Best when you already own the screen and just need signage hardware.
Path 2
Choose ethernet
Worth it when uptime matters more than shaving a few dollars off the device.
Path 3
Buy all-in-one
Good for fresh installs where you want fewer pieces to manage.
Recommended devices
Start with the screen workflow, then buy hardware that supports it.
These picks are aimed at practical Screen Keep rollouts: existing TVs that need a box, installs that benefit from built-in ethernet, and all-in-one screens where keeping the setup compact matters most.
Google TV Streamer 4K
Best for
Teams that want a current Google TV box with wired networking built in.
A strong default choice for Screen Keep. It is compact, easy to set up, and runs on the latest Google TV platform with both Wi-Fi and ethernet support.
NVIDIA SHIELD
Best for
Displays where you want premium hardware headroom and wired reliability.
The SHIELD is the performance pick. It costs more, but it gives you powerful hardware, smooth playback, and dependable networking for demanding deployments.
Google Chromecast 4K
Best for
Budget-conscious installs where wireless is acceptable or an adapter is fine.
This is still one of the cheapest ways to turn an existing TV into signage. It is easy to use, widely available, and works well when a small streamer is enough.
TCL 55" With Google TV
Best for
New installs where you want the screen and the signage device in one purchase.
A practical all-in-one option with Google TV built in. Pair it with Screen Keep and you avoid adding a separate box while still keeping the setup simple.
Related buying guides
Choose hardware with the full workflow in mind, not just the box price.
These guides help you decide when Android TV is enough, how recurring software changes the real cost picture, and whether a simpler web-page signage model fits your rollout.
Setup guide
Android TV signage setup
Understand the device, pairing, and network decisions before rollout.
Best fit
Teams choosing Android TV hardware and rollout shape at the same time
Why it matters
The device choice gets easier when setup and network requirements are clear first
Next move
Read the setup guide
Cost guide
Digital signage cost guide
Compare lighter setups against recurring SaaS and larger CMS workflows.
DIY, SaaS, enterprise
Read article
Buying filter
Without a subscription
See what to look for before paying monthly for a simple screen use case.
One-time vs monthly
Read article
Choose the hardware, then launch fast
Pair the right device with Screen Keep and get a polished screen live without forcing a subscription.
Start with the device that fits the rollout, then use the setup flow that keeps the software side simple.