Season's Greetings from Marshmallow Streaming
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As the year comes to a close, it’s always good to think about what we’ve accomplished as a company. Our customers, and wider Marshmallow Streaming community, are essential to the work we do. If you have ever used our services, come to one of our classes, or even simply read our emails, we want to say thank you. As we work to help you cut the cord on cable, reinvigorate your entertainment systems, and more, your wins are also our wins.
Since Marshmallow Streaming’s founding, we have saved our customers a total of $840,000 in Internet Service Provider contract savings. That includes cord cutting savings, as well as our services renegotiating contracts with Internet and cable companies. This number has blown us away—especially since it has jumped more than $250,000 since this time last year.
Our customers who cut the cord on cable experience a 50% reduction in their monthly internet/cable bill on average. Those savings, around $125 a month, go directly back in their pockets. What’s not to like about that?
And as we start thinking of the New Year’s resolutions we'd like to make, know that saving our customers time and money is always at the top of that list.
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Essential Additions to Your Holiday Shopping List
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We know how daunting it can be to tell the difference between the entertainment gear and gadgets that will improve your overall experience, and those that aren’t worth your time and money. That’s why we’re so committed to staying in the know and passing along our extensive industry experience to you. Here are our top picks in 2022 in television, sound, WiFi, home security, streaming services, and more. Time to get shopping!
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Sony OLED 2022 Models
Sony's newest models of its OLED smart TVs take your entertainment experience to the next level. XR OLED Contrast Pro technology—when combined with stunning XR Triluminos technology—ensures you’ll experience your favorite shows and movies the way the creators intended by adding more vivid colors, brightness, and depth. Acoustic Surface+ means you’ll never miss a moment of action in your favorite fast-paced sports and video games, and Ambient Optimization Pro ensures your TV will automatically adjust picture and sound quality to fit the room. You'll be able to simply sit back and enjoy the view.
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BRAVIA XR A80K
It’s easy to love your TV with the A80K. It’s designed to offer an immersive viewing experience, from movies to live sports, with real-word colors and distinctive audio produced from the entire screen. For the quality that the A80K offers, you’ll likely be shocked to see that the price tag is also extremely reasonable—it’s available in three screen sizes: 55’’ ($1,799.99), 65’’ ($2,299.99), and 77’’ ($3,199.99).
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BRAVIA XR A95K
Part of Sony’s Master Series, the A95K has one of the best screens we’ve ever seen, thanks to breakthrough QD-OLED panel technology. “QD” stands for quantum dot, a color technology available in very few TVs on the market right now. Experience richer and more vivid colors than you thought possible on screen. It might even feel like you’re simply gazing out a window. Two screen sizes of the A95K are available: 55’’ ($2,499.99) and 65’’ ($2,999.99).
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Sonos Arc & Premium Immersive Set
Sonos has nearly perfected the art of the home theater and surround sound system. Our current favorite setup is the Premium Immersive Set with Arc ($2,046), which features an Arc soundbar, a wireless subwoofer, and a pair of wireless smart speakers for a more immersive sound experience. The Arc soundbar itself features supreme sound quality devised, in part, by Oscar-winning sound engineers, and Trueplay tuning technology so that sound is uniquely calibrated to the room. Easy installation, Google Assistant and Alexa compatibility, and an app to control it all make Sonos even more appealing.
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Why We Like These Products:
Sonos offers top-notch, smart products to meet multiple price points so it’s easy to find something that works for you without compromising quality or experience. Want to ensure your new products are installed correctly? With our premium soundbar mounting service, we’ll bring in our team to install your soundbar with its own dedicated electrical outlet for a clean look with hidden wires that enhances the look of your whole entertainment system.
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Eero Pro 6
For your WiFi needs, we’re big fans of the Eero Pro 6. Eero is a mesh WiFi system that was launched by Amazon in 2019. It was designed to replace traditional routers and work in tandem with multiple eero devices to extend reliable and secure WiFi coverage seamlessly across your home.
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Why We Like This Product:
These devices are simple to set up and can be controlled entirely from the Eero app. The Eero Pro 6 (1-pack $229; 2-pack $399; 3-pack for $599) option is great for those who want a more powerful WiFi experience. If your family is doing a lot of streaming or gaming at home, the Pro 6 is designed with you in mind thanks to Internet speeds up to a gigabyte and enough bandwidth for more than 75 connected devices. A single Eero Pro 6 will cover up to 2,000 sq. ft., but if you need to cast a wider net with your WiFi, easily connect additional Eero devices wirelessly to expand your coverage.
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Ring Alarm Pro Security Kit: 8-Piece
We’ve talked time and time again about Ring’s security products and DIY home security approach, but when grouped together, these items have the power to transform both your home security setup and your Internet experience. This 8-piece package includes an Alarm Pro Base Station, a keypad, a motion detector, an alarm range extender, and four door or window contact sensors. Thanks to a built-in Eero 6 WiFi router, coverage extends up to 1,500 ft.
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Why We Like These Products:
Peace of mind is essential when it comes to home security and that’s why we like the Ring Protect packages so much. These subscription plans help you get the most out of your Ring products. With the Ring Protect Pro plan, you can also opt in to 24/7 professional monitoring and alarm cellular backup in case of Internet outage, among other great benefits. Even better, if your Internet does go out, Ring Protect Pro offers 24/7 backup Internet to ensure your devices, from your motion detector to your personal streaming devices, stay online. At $20/month or $200/year, it’s a small price to pay for the immense security offered.
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YouTube TV
Our top pick for Live TV streaming is YouTube TV. With more than 5 million subscribers enjoying YouTube TV's live TV and on-demand viewing options, you would be in good company if you joined their ranks. A basic subscription ($64.99/month) can be shared with six accounts and up to three simultaneous streams are allowed. Premium add-ons are available for an additional cost. The service currently is available on Android, LG, Samsung, Vizio, Hisense, Sharp and Walton smart TVs, as well as though Chromecast, Amazon Fire devices, Roku devices, Apple TV, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox 1 and Series, Android and iOS mobile devices, and Chrome, macOS and Windows browsers.
Why We Like This Platform:
Subscribers have access to more than 100 channels, including local affiliates for NBC, ABC, CBS, PBS, and sports channels like NFL, NBA, and MLB—options that are hard to find in one place with other streaming services. When combined with unlimited DVR and three simultaneous streams, these options make YouTube TV a cut above the rest for live TV streaming.
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HBO Max
This on-demand streaming platform has only been around for two and a half years, but has managed to keep itself prominently featured in streaming entertainment headlines. This is partly due to the prominent merger last spring of Discovery and WarnerMedia, but also because of HBO Max’s impressive catalog, combining HBO programming with HBO Max originals and movie licensing deals with studios like DC and Warner Bros. The platform had nearly 77 million subscribers as of last spring and offers two subscription plans. HBO Max with ads is $9.99/month or $99.99/year. A subscription without ads costs $14.99/month or $149.99/year. Both subscription types support up to five profiles for your household and up to three simultaneous streams. HBO Max is compatible with Amazon Fire devices, Roku devices, Android and iOS devices, Apple TV, Chromebooks and Chromecast, LG, Samsung, and VIZIO Smart TVs, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Chrome, macOS and Windows browsers.
Why We Like This Platform:
A service has to be pretty impressive to make us overlook an often glitchy user interface, but HBO Max’s sheer breadth of interesting content is absolutely worth it. The extensive catalog includes beloved shows like Game of Thrones,The Sopranos, and The Wire, original series and documentaries like Love, Lizzo, and buzzworthy movies right after they hit theaters like Don’t Worry Darling and Barbarian. If your friends or coworkers are talking about some exciting new series, chances are that it's something from HBO. Not only is there something for everyone to enjoy, but new titles are being added everyday, which makes HBO Max one of the most exciting and engaging platforms out there right now.
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No matter what you're looking for this season, we aim to be a valuable resource for all of your television, sound, WiFi, home security, and streaming entertainment questions and needs. Knowing what our customers are interested in helps us improve our services and get you the answers you're looking for, so never hesitate to reach out. Get in touch with us today by visiting MarshmallowStreaming.com.
We wish you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season!
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Steven Macy Studios
Award-winning illustrator Steve Macy handcrafts meticulous, photorealistic automotive illustrations in his Des Plaines studio. Trained as an architectural illustrator, he blends his skills with his passion everything automotive to produce truly fine art worthy of any car lover's home. In addition to commission work, originals and prints are available for purchase by visiting StevenMacyStudios.com
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Sonos Sound System w/ Marshmallow Streaming
It’s no surprise that we’re big fans of Sonos’ sound products and how they can elevate any home entertainment system. So for the next month Marshmallow Streaming is offering 5% off all Sonos products when purchased through us. Reach out either through our Get Started or by emailing us at info@marshmallowstreaming.com today!
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