This Plug-In TV Remote Lets You Unlock Total Viewing Freedom

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If there’s one thing that makes us wonder why life has to be so complicated, it’s tech. That’s right: the literal thing designed to make our lives easier sometimes doesn’t do what we want it to. But we don’t need to tell you that.

If you’re anything like me, you’ll have multiple boxes attached to your TV: a gaming console, a live box, and a separate one for streaming. Not only does this clutter your living room, but it also makes things a million times more difficult than they need to be.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve thought ‘why can’t it all be in one place?’, or gotten frustrated that the app store on the box I’ve spent literal hundreds of pounds on doesn’t let me access an app I want to use.

So when I heard that Flixy had created a smart stick that lets you customise your TV without having to buy a completely new box or screen, I was relieved to say the least.

Unlike other TV boxes, Flixy doesn’t require you to pay for extra subscriptions or devices. Instead, it gives you total freedom over your TV setup by providing one plug-in portable HDMI device.

The Flixy stick can easily be inserted into your TV and, once it’s connected to WiFi, you can use the remote to personalise your home screen by selecting the streaming services, apps, channels, and games you want in one place.

Instead of having to find the right remote and switch between setups (not to mention how long it takes you to remember your password to each service), Flixy lets you access everything in one simple setup.

We mean everything: Flixy has access to over 1,000 channels and apps. Plus, it has 8GB of storage for apps, so you can add as many as you like, and it’ll automatically update to avoid feeling like your set up is completely outdated.

And, if you’re in the habit of double screening (who isn’t) Flixy even lets you browse the internet or screen mirror, to stop you from squinting at your phone.

Good news for the jetsetters out there, too: you can take Flixy with you anywhere you go, and simply plug it into any TV to get instant access to your favourite streaming services as long as you have WiFi.

Having gotten used to my finely-tuned set up, I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to adjust to a new interface. But luckily, Flixy offers a 30 day money-back guarantee, so you can try out its (many) features before making a final decision.

The biggest saving grace for me was that I followed the set up instructions to a T, which meant I didn’t have to do any jigs further down the line.

That meant a smoother entertainment experience, and finally having all my favourite platforms laid out in one place.

Considering Flixy is offering 75% off right now, there’s never been a better time to simplify your TV setup and maximise your time chillaxing. And you can’t tell me that’s not the meaning of life – I dare you.