Hi Everyone, I'm tech savvy but have minimal experience with Android, just for whatever reason I've never used much of their devices.

I have an apple TV and was thinking of upgrading to maybe the new generation but heard good things about the Android Tv's, specifically heard I should aim for Xiomi Box or Nvidia Shield.

These are my needs.

1. I need it to have an optical out, or audio out or connect to my Bluetooth earphones.
2. Main Reason why I'm getting this is that apparently I can stream Adult Swim programming even though I'm in Canada (please correct me if I'm wrong)
3. For that to happen device has to be able to use VPN, I usually can't configure the modem as the ISP is locked somehow, I always struggle with this. If the device doesn't have the software and it's relying on DNS servers usually can't get the VPN to work. Any info on this would be great.
4. Must be able to connect to Netflix, Amazon prime.
5. I have a google home, I heard these are google home compatible.
6. I like gaming but already have a Ps4, it also looks like the games it runs here are more like mobile games? I heard you can run steam games, but.. how is the performance on that?

I've also seen other models: S10 Mini, Smart Android 9.0 but I have no idea or reference.

What does the Storage is actually for, just storing apps? What should I aim for?

One thing I like about the apple tv is the GUI feels really smooth and responsive something I usually don't see in other streaming boxes. Wondering if anybody had an opinion on this.

Any other information that might be important for me to know, please share.

BONUS POINTS! if you can point me out as to where I could get a black Friday or cyber Monday deal here in Canada.

Thank you all!! I really appreciate all the help. My head is kind of spinning from all the reading I've been doing but I still don't have a really good reference.