Stop Overpaying
for TV
Enter your zip code below to see exactly how much you can save each month — usually $58–$92.
We install this for a living.
A father-and-son local AV installation team — 28 years of running cable, mounting TVs, and dialing in home networks in real homes.
We know which gear is worth buying — and exactly how to set it up so it actually works.
Meet Rick
Why we built Untangled.
A 28-year father-and-son AV install team. 22-second intro.
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Get the cheapest stack that still covers what you watch.
Answer 5–7 quick questions. We'll show you the exact services + cost vs your current bill. Built by a 28-year residential AV installer — not a marketing team.
Calculators that turn 28 years of installer experience into your answer.
Each one was built by the same hands that install this stuff for a living. Pick the job; get an honest plan in 60 seconds.
TV Mount Builder
Pick a TV + wall type. Get the exact mount, outlet kit, cable bridge, and install steps an installer would use.
Build my mount →AV System Builder
From TV → soundbar or AVR → speakers → sources. Outputs connection diagram, settings checklist, and a 1-click cart.
Build my system →Install Cost Builder
What an honest install actually costs. Trunk-slammer warning + real labor rates so you don't get burned at the door.
Price my install →Pre-Wire Planner
Building or renovating? The drywall-deadline rescue tool. Per-room wire spec your electrician can actually pull.
Plan my pre-wire →Bill Audit
Upload your cable bill. We find what to cancel, what to swap, and how much you'd save — usually $30-60/mo.
Audit my bill →Streaming devices
Which box should you plug into your TV?
Rick's 2026 rule: any TV from 2025 or older needs an external streamer — non-negotiable. On a 2026 top-tier OLED (Samsung S95H/S90H, LG G6/C6, Sony Bravia 9), the built-in apps are finally fast enough to skip the box. Entry-level 2026 TVs still need a streamer. See the full breakdown →
Four devices cover 95% of households. The real choice comes down to ads, ecosystem, and how much picture processing you actually want. See each interface live below — the home screen is what you'll touch every night.
Roku Streaming Stick 4K
- Every major app, simple UI
- No account login to start watching
- Roku Channel banners on home screen
- Picture processing is fine, not great
Apple TV 4K (3rd gen)
- Best video processing on the market
- Zero ads, zero tracking, no home-screen sell
- Doubles as AirPlay + HomeKit hub
- Costs 3× the cheap sticks
Fire TV Stick 4K Max
- Cheapest stick that's actually fast
- Tight Prime Video + IMDb TV integration
- Half the home screen is Amazon ads
- App switching feels slower than Roku
Google TV Streamer
- Best cross-app recommendations
- Built-in Chromecast + Google Home hub
- Requires a Google account
- Recommendations are ad-targeted
Also see: pre-built household recommendations · who actually serves your ZIP · YouTube TV vs Hulu vs Fubo
Outdoor TVs — Rick's honest take
Stop overpaying for a $3,000 outdoor TV.
After 15 years of outdoor installs Rick says it straight: true purpose-built outdoor TVs (SunBrite, Samsung Terrace, Furrion Aurora) are only needed when the TV sits in direct rain with zero cover — that's 5% of installs. The other 95% — covered patio, screened porch, gazebo — do better with a regular 55", 65", or 75" indoor TV inside a StormShell weatherproof enclosure. You can even reuse an old TV from inside the house and throw a new streamer on it.
The math: a 55" SunBrite starts at $2,300+. A 75" regular TV + StormShell enclosure runs a fraction of that — and the regular TV will probably outlast the outdoor model because nobody actually watches outside in 105° heat or 20° cold.
This week
What's happening in streaming
The price hikes, channel moves, and deals worth knowing about.
Pricing
Streamflation: Netflix hits $20 — what to do instead
May 12, 2026
Sports
Why live sports are driving your 2026 TV bill
May 12, 2026
Free TV
Free live news streams that actually work
May 12, 2026
Deep dives
Popular guides
The long reads for when you want to actually understand the choice.
Providers we cover
Every major TV + internet provider
We've reviewed all of them. Honestly. With install context.
The differentiator
The picture quality truth nobody tells you
Cable, fiber, streaming, satellite — they don't look the same. We ranked 14 providers on what actually shows up on your TV.
See the comparison →