The kickoff of summer means it’s time to put on shorts, go on long bike rides, and gather the pals for backyard barbecues. It also means summer blockbuster season is upon us. Regardless which type of summer fun you look forward to most (and maybe it’s all of the above), you’ll inarguably want a spot where you can escape the heat and indulge in your favorite shows.

These picks from Walmart(opens in a new tab) are designed to help you set up an epic summer streaming station, starting now. Maybe you’re still watching movies on your laptop or your smart TV’s platform is a headache. Or maybe your remote is more difficult than calculus. Whatever’s holding you back, this starter pack will get you back on track.

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onn. 55-Inch Class 4K UHD LED Roku Smart TV HDR (opens in a new tab)

Upgrade To The Big Screen

Buckle up because your summer blockbusters and favorite series will never look the same again. This giant smart TV is Roku-ready, easy to set up, and super affordable. Ready for takeoff? The home screen is your launchpad to thousands of streaming channels and the 4K UHD will make every fight scene and car crash leap off the screen.

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$298 from WALMART

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Chromecast with Google TV in 4K HD (opens in a new tab)

Spend Less Time Scrolling

No more ping-ponging between apps while your popcorn gets cold. Chromecast with Google TV plugs right into your TV and gives you instant access to over 700,000 titles. If you can’t decide what to watch, just tell the voice remote to find your genre, maybe sci-fi movies, and a motherload of titles will pop up on the screen, no matter which streaming app they’re on.

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$44.98 from WALMART

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Roku Express HD Streaming Media Player (opens in a new tab)

Simplify Your Platform

If your smart TV’s platform is a headache, Roku Express is about to make your downtime a lot less frustrating. It comes with its own HDMI cable for a smooth setup and you likely already know how easy the Roku platform is to navigate. The remote is equally simple, which is nice if you’re a flipper fumbler.

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$24 from WALMART

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onn. 2.0 LED 20-Inch Soundbar (opens in a new tab)

Immerse Yourself

Turn up the volume and step inside your show of choice. This slim, 120-watt soundbar will let you hear every footstep and sword fight as if it were happening right in front of you. Basically, this dual-speaker soundbar will blow your mind for the price. It even has cool backside lights, because vibes are important.

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$39.88 from WALMART

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Merkury Innovations Smart Symphony Strip Lights (opens in a new tab)

Start The Light Show

Add your own special effects on movie night with 16 feet of strip lights. Just plug them in, peel off the adhesive backing, and stick them on your wall, coffee table, ceiling, wherever. The Geeni app lets you play with color, brightness, and effects. How about slick gradient waves for a sci-fi flick?

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$26.88 from WALMART

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iRobot® Roomba® i3 EVO Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum (opens in a new tab)

Keep Your Home Theater Crumb-Free

Snack as much as you want because this Roomba will suck up all your crumbs and popcorn kernels between screenings. It maps out your rooms like a pro, navigates around your table and sofa with ease, and has 10x the suction of the Roomba 600 series.

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$249 from WALMART

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Dreo 36-Inch Portable Oscillating Tower Fan (opens in a new tab)

Chill Out

This Dreo smart fan is sexier than your rusty A/C window unit and will keep you cool during all those steamy scenes. It has four speeds and it oscillates to circulate air throughout the room at the clip of 24 feet per second. Use your phone to control it from the sofa, or try the voice control if you can’t tear your eyes off the screen.

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$69.99 from WALMART

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Smartfood White Cheddar Popcorn (opens in a new tab)

Get Your Snack On

Don’t forget the popcorn — and party-size it. You likely know how addictive Smartfood white cheddar popcorn is, but did you know it has no artificial colors or flavors? That’s a nice perk, especially if you devour the entire bag. It’s already popped and perfectly seasoned, too. Just open the bag and hit play.

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$4.98 from WALMART

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onn. Wireless Charging Pad with LED Lighting (opens in a new tab)

Make Your Downtime Productive

Please silence your phones during the movie — and charge them. This 10-watt wireless charging pad makes good use of your precious downtime by juicing up your phone, which you might forget to do sometimes. It’s compatible with most phones and it has a colorful LED light that doubles as mood lighting.

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$14.88 from WALMART

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