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Re: The Roku Thread
Originally Posted by Sdallnct
(Post 12066719)
So far I have YouTube, Netflix and Amaze Streaming going....
Any other suggestions, sites, tips, etc?? If you like Anime check out Crunchyroll and FUNimation. Both services offer 100's of shows, including stuff that's currently airing in Japan. If you like British Mysteries/Dramas, check out AcornTV. This is a great way to watch these shows. The DVD sets are so expensive. And if you watch Pro Wrestling you need to get the WWE Network. This channel is awesome. Tons of content. Live PPVs. I also recommend the Instant Watch Browser For Netflix. It costs $3-$4. But if you have a Netflix subscription, you really need this. It'll help you find movies and see what's coming/expiring. There might be a Lite version you can try for free. |
Re: The Roku Thread
Originally Posted by Ky-Fi
(Post 12066754)
For new owners who like baseball: if you sign up for a free account at MLB.com, you can link that to your Roku and get their "free game of the day" (in HD) on the MLB channel on Roku.
Originally Posted by Shannon Nutt
(Post 12066906)
Depends on what your interests are.
Seinfeld fan? Get CRACKLE and watch Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Comic Book fan? Get the COMIC VINE app Love to watch movie trailers? The Flixster app has a really nice selection The biggest problem with Roku is that for every great app, there's probably about 50 worthless ones...but to each his own, and what you like/dislike is going to vary wildly on your passions. Be sure to Google how to add 'hidden' channels - there are some great ones, including a few with :hump: if you are looking for that sort of thing. ;)
Originally Posted by TGM
(Post 12066924)
Midnight Pulp and zombeetv channels have a bunch of cool grindhouse type stuff.
Originally Posted by TheBigDave
(Post 12066993)
These all require a subscription.
If you like Anime check out Crunchyroll and FUNimation. Both services offer 100's of shows, including stuff that's currently airing in Japan. If you like British Mysteries/Dramas, check out AcornTV. This is a great way to watch these shows. The DVD sets are so expensive. And if you watch Pro Wrestling you need to get the WWE Network. This channel is awesome. Tons of content. Live PPVs. I also recommend the Instant Watch Browser For Netflix. It costs $3-$4. But if you have a Netflix subscription, you really need this. It'll help you find movies and see what's coming/expiring. There might be a Lite version you can try for free. |
Re: The Roku Thread
Originally Posted by Mr. Salty
(Post 12066726)
You could also try a powerline adapter like this one if you don't want to take the trouble to run Ethernet.
Out of necessity my PC is a long way from my Wi-Fi router and I was having trouble streaming video from it. It took two minutes to install those powerline adapters and all my problems were solved. In addition to a more consistent connection, speed is much improved, too. |
Re: The Roku Thread
Originally Posted by TGM
(Post 12066924)
Midnight Pulp and zombeetv channels have a bunch of cool grindhouse type stuff.
http://www.roku.com/channels/#!detai...tic-television http://cryptictv.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CrypticTV |
Re: The Roku Thread
Question from an ignorant non-user.
Is it very easy to find and use a single channel? Meaning, I would only use one channel. |
Re: The Roku Thread
Originally Posted by Pharoh
(Post 12067668)
Is it very easy to find and use a single channel? Meaning, I would only use one channel.
You can also move the buttons around. I've got all my favorites grouped together at the top. |
Re: The Roku Thread
Originally Posted by TheBigDave
(Post 12067682)
Yes, you can customize the menu and remove anything you don't want. If you just want one channel on the main menu, you can do that.
You can also move the buttons around. I've got all my favorites grouped together at the top. |
Re: The Roku Thread
Originally Posted by Sdallnct
(Post 12067204)
Just ordered one! Thanks!
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Re: The Roku Thread
Originally Posted by TheBigDave
(Post 12067682)
You can also move the buttons around. I've got all my favorites grouped together at the top. |
Re: The Roku Thread
Originally Posted by Red Dog
(Post 12068034)
How do you do that?
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Re: The Roku Thread
Thanks.
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Re: The Roku Thread
Originally Posted by TheBigDave
(Post 12068060)
Click the Star on the remote. It will give you options to Move and Remove channels.
<iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/hLdvlkkOqGU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> How many more things can you do that I didn't know about?! Off to read the manual!! |
Re: The Roku Thread
Originally Posted by GatorDeb
(Post 12068090)
OMG YOU CAN MOVE CHANNELS AROUND?!?!?!?!?!?!
How many more things can you do that I didn't know about?! Off to read the manual!! |
Re: The Roku Thread
Originally Posted by Mr. Salty
(Post 12067743)
You're welcome! Let me know how it works for you. By the way, I've never bothered to install the software that came with them.
However, my HT receiver has wired Internet. I bought a generic Ethernet wifi adapter, but can't the receiver to connect to the Internet. So I'm going to try that adapter you recommended. If it works better than wireless, I might use for both. |
Re: The Roku Thread
There is an aspect of adding/removing channels that I think is exasperating.
We have two Rokus that are on the same account registered with the Roku company. My experience so far is that adding/removing channels on one Roku then adds/removes the identical channels on the other Roku out in another part of the house. That is a time saver if you want/don't want the same certain channels on both Rokus. But it does not make it possible for the two of us using them to customize the Rokus to our individual viewing interests. |
Re: The Roku Thread
Originally Posted by Matt_
(Post 12068369)
There is an aspect of adding/removing channels that I think is exasperating.
We have two Rokus that are on the same account registered with the Roku company. My experience so far is that adding/removing channels on one Roku then adds/removes the identical channels on the other Roku out in another part of the house. That is a time saver if you want/don't want the same certain channels on both Rokus. But it does not make it possible for the two of us using them to customize the Rokus to our individual viewing interests. |
Re: The Roku Thread
Originally Posted by GatorDeb
(Post 12068372)
Deregister one of the Rokus off the account online and create another account with another username/email address and only add that Roku to it. It goes by accounts.
I've got different accounts for each Roku. It would be nice if you could manage multiple Rokus under the same account. But for now, each Roku needs it's own account. |
Re: The Roku Thread
Thank you both :thumbsup: When you create a second account with a new username, can the email address for it be the same as the one you use for the first account ? Or do you have to use both a new username and new email address
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Re: The Roku Thread
Originally Posted by Matt_
(Post 12068388)
Thank you both :thumbsup: When you create a second account with a new username, can the email address for it be the same as the one you use for the first account ? Or do you have to use both a new username and new email address
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Re: The Roku Thread
Originally Posted by Trevor
(Post 12068417)
I'm not sure; but many emails let you create sub or mask or whatever they're called accounts where multiple email addresses are really one and go to the same inbox.
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Re: The Roku Thread
Matt did u intend to put that link in the Roku thread or the Amazon Streaming Device thread?
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Re: The Roku Thread
Originally Posted by Ky-Fi
(Post 12066754)
For new owners who like baseball: if you sign up for a free account at MLB.com, you can link that to your Roku and get their "free game of the day" (in HD) on the MLB channel on Roku.
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Re: The Roku Thread
Originally Posted by PhantomStranger
(Post 12069390)
It's a freebie but MLB tends to promote most of their terrible teams on the free game. Expect a lot of the Mariners and Marlins, for instance.:lol:
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Re: The Roku Thread
Originally Posted by shadokitty
(Post 12068433)
I didn't know you had a Roku Trevor. How do you like yours?
I confess that we mainly use it to stream Netflix and Amazon Video, things my xbox or BD player do pretty much as well; but those aren't wireless so it's nice to be able to stream at both TVs now. The multitude of other Roku channels seem nice, but to be honest I've barely used them. Mainly because I'm just at a season in my life where I only watch TV an average of maybe an hour a day. But I don't regret the purchase at all, my wife and daughter use the Roku all the time. |
Re: The Roku Thread
Originally Posted by Mr. Salty
(Post 12066726)
You could also try a powerline adapter like this one if you don't want to take the trouble to run Ethernet.
Out of necessity my PC is a long way from my Wi-Fi router and I was having trouble streaming video from it. It took two minutes to install those powerline adapters and all my problems were solved. In addition to a more consistent connection, speed is much improved, too.
Originally Posted by Sdallnct
(Post 12067204)
Just ordered one! Thanks!
Originally Posted by Mr. Salty
(Post 12067743)
You're welcome! Let me know how it works for you. By the way, I've never bothered to install the software that came with them.
It worked perfect out of the box. No set up. Just worked! Now I have everything I wanted, Ruko 3 for Netflix, Amazon, youTube (plus I'm discovering other channels and stuff) Denon e300 gets Airplay from my iPhone/iPad And I see you can add additional "receivers" so if I do have trouble with the Roku when I move it to its new home, I can still use this. BTW that receiver is back on sale at Amazon for $200. It's a nice little receiver. Only issue for some is no real "legacy" inputs. Basically HDMI or go home. But since this was a total new set up for bar, it works fine. And it does have pass through. http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-E300..._iUb04_klS_0_0 So I need one more 25ft HDMI cable and will get it all set up and wires hid. |
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