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Streaming shows from your phone to your television — and "over-the-top" devices such as Roku — are becoming more popular among all age groups. ALAMY , has increased by 45 percent in the past year among people in the 50-to-64 age group. For those 65 and older, online viewing has increased 36 percent. Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. Additionally, this year, for the first time ever, traditional TV viewing has declined among 50- to 64-year-olds. Nielsen, which began tracking OTT viewers two years ago, has found that the use of such devices is catching up to conventional broadcast TV. In 2016, 34 percent of viewers used such devices to watch programs, compared with 41 percent who watched traditional broadcast TV channels. In addition to Roku, include Apple TV and game consoles such as PlayStation. One advantage of OTT devices over tablets and smartphones is that they’re connected to a TV set and display programs on a regular-size screen. MORE FROM AARP AARP NEWSLETTERS %{ newsLetterPromoText }% %{ description }% Subscribe AARP VALUE & MEMBER BENEFITS See more Health & Wellness offers > See more Flights & Vacation Packages offers > See more Finances offers > See more Health & Wellness offers > SAVE MONEY WITH THESE LIMITED-TIME OFFERS