The Roku Thread
03-05-19 | 01:46 PM
#1076
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If you haven't used the Scripps Network channels in a while, check them out. Travel Channel, Food Network, HGTV, etc have all added tons of shows. All the current shows and a bunch of great classics. Here's a few highlights:
FOOD NETWORK - 181 Shows
30 Minute Meals with Rachel Ray (256 episodes)
Good Eats (252 episodes)
Giada at Home (238 episodes)
Everyday Italian (110 episodes)
Guy's Big Bite (264 episodes)
Iron Chef America (183 episodes)
Sandra Lee's Semi Homemade Cooking (51 episodes)
Sandra Lee's Money Saving Meals (65 episodes)
Unwrapped (127 episodes)
HGTV - 175 Shows
Curb Appeal (337 episodes)
Design on a Dime (146 episodes)
House Crashers (170 episodes)
House Hunters (867 episodes)
House Hunters International (799 episodes)
Island Life (210 episodes)
Kitchen Crashers (119 episodes)
My First Place (314 episodes)
Yard Crashers (206 episodes)
TRAVEL CHANNEL - 131 Shows
Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations (130 episodes)
Anthony Bourdain's The Layover (20 episodes)
Food Paradise (137 episodes)
Ghost Adventures (200 episodes)
Mysteries at the Museum (326 episodes)
Samantha Brown's Passport to Europe (22 episodes)
Samantha Brown's Great Weekends (50 episodes)
Toy Hunter (42 episodes)
DIY Network has 69 shows. Cooking Channel has 57 shows including the original Iron Chef (13 episodes).
Unfortunately, they don't have Samantha Brown's Great Hotels. And it looks like Paula Deen's still 86'ed.
FOOD NETWORK - 181 Shows
30 Minute Meals with Rachel Ray (256 episodes)
Good Eats (252 episodes)
Giada at Home (238 episodes)
Everyday Italian (110 episodes)
Guy's Big Bite (264 episodes)
Iron Chef America (183 episodes)
Sandra Lee's Semi Homemade Cooking (51 episodes)
Sandra Lee's Money Saving Meals (65 episodes)
Unwrapped (127 episodes)
HGTV - 175 Shows
Curb Appeal (337 episodes)
Design on a Dime (146 episodes)
House Crashers (170 episodes)
House Hunters (867 episodes)
House Hunters International (799 episodes)
Island Life (210 episodes)
Kitchen Crashers (119 episodes)
My First Place (314 episodes)
Yard Crashers (206 episodes)
TRAVEL CHANNEL - 131 Shows
Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations (130 episodes)
Anthony Bourdain's The Layover (20 episodes)
Food Paradise (137 episodes)
Ghost Adventures (200 episodes)
Mysteries at the Museum (326 episodes)
Samantha Brown's Passport to Europe (22 episodes)
Samantha Brown's Great Weekends (50 episodes)
Toy Hunter (42 episodes)
DIY Network has 69 shows. Cooking Channel has 57 shows including the original Iron Chef (13 episodes).
Unfortunately, they don't have Samantha Brown's Great Hotels. And it looks like Paula Deen's still 86'ed.
03-05-19 | 02:03 PM
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Yes, I think it was. I think I held a button down too long or hit the perfect sequence of buttons to activate it...not really sure... and suddenly Roku was reading out loud what was on screen.
03-05-19 | 05:07 PM
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Thank you. May, then.
03-05-19 | 05:15 PM
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03-05-19 | 05:39 PM
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It's funny - I had a Roku about 8 years ago, and ended up selling it. I didnt' see the benefit. At the time I had only one TV, and used my Xbox for Netflix.
Now, though, (mostly because of DCUniverse), I bought one about 8 months ago, and then a second one for the upstairs TV. Love it and most of what I watch is on the Roku device.
I don't watch Amazon Video much - a lot of their stuff seems "stuffy" to me (alhough I do want to finish the Tick).
I don't watch Hulu much, except occasionally for certain shows.
Mostly Netflix which of course I could watch on virtually every device; DCU; my Vudu library; and every now and then Shudder.
Plus weird stuff - BoardyTV (board game video casts), Newsy, 80s Flashback videos.
Now, though, (mostly because of DCUniverse), I bought one about 8 months ago, and then a second one for the upstairs TV. Love it and most of what I watch is on the Roku device.
I don't watch Amazon Video much - a lot of their stuff seems "stuffy" to me (alhough I do want to finish the Tick).
I don't watch Hulu much, except occasionally for certain shows.
Mostly Netflix which of course I could watch on virtually every device; DCU; my Vudu library; and every now and then Shudder.
Plus weird stuff - BoardyTV (board game video casts), Newsy, 80s Flashback videos.
03-05-19 | 05:41 PM
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I'm weird. I have a FireTV, an Nvidea Shield, and I finally opened my Roku for my third TV. I really don't see much of a difference besides with the Shield except the apps all have different issues and the developers take a long time to fix them.
03-05-19 | 06:03 PM
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That heavily depends on you. What are you interested in and what are you willing to pay for? There's thousands of apps out there. I mean if you're not interested in mainstream movies and TV shows like on Netflix, Hulu and Amazon, then that's going to really narrow things down to really niche content.
03-06-19 | 07:37 AM
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03-06-19 | 07:54 AM
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Here's a few more channels I recommend.
If you have a cable/satellite subscription, then check out the TV Anywhere channels like:
HGTV
Food Network
Travel Channel
Disney Now
Watch TCM
ESPN
ABC
FoxNow
FreeForm
Comedy Central
SyFy
USA Network
History Channel
etc
If you have a cable/satellite subscription, you have access to tons of content.
If you want Free movies/TV content, check out:
Vudu's Free section
Pluto TV
The Roku Channel
Filmrise
The CW and CW Seed
Check your local public library and see if they partner with these two services:
Hoopla
Kanopy
Those services will give you free video rentals.
If you have a cable/satellite subscription, then check out the TV Anywhere channels like:
HGTV
Food Network
Travel Channel
Disney Now
Watch TCM
ESPN
ABC
FoxNow
FreeForm
Comedy Central
SyFy
USA Network
History Channel
etc
If you have a cable/satellite subscription, you have access to tons of content.
If you want Free movies/TV content, check out:
Vudu's Free section
Pluto TV
The Roku Channel
Filmrise
The CW and CW Seed
Check your local public library and see if they partner with these two services:
Hoopla
Kanopy
Those services will give you free video rentals.
03-07-19 | 07:28 AM
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While I have a hard time believing my wife or very young kids would or could dig through the menus to turn it on, I can easily see this happening.
03-07-19 | 01:24 PM
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I found this: " If you press the * button on your remote four times quickly, the narrator speaks menu option names out loud."
While I have a hard time believing my wife or very young kids would or could dig through the menus to turn it on, I can easily see this happening.
While I have a hard time believing my wife or very young kids would or could dig through the menus to turn it on, I can easily see this happening.
Ahhhh makes sense. I'm pretty sure I may have done this searching for the right button. The Roku remote really needs either button lighting or at the very least some Glow in the Dark paint on the button labels. Trying to hit the right buttons is a pain when the room is dark.
03-08-19 | 09:04 AM
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Plus the Roku remote is very easy too lose.
I ordered another one and shortly afterwards found the lost one.
It's good to have more than one Roku device should you lose one or the other remote.
I ordered another one and shortly afterwards found the lost one.
It's good to have more than one Roku device should you lose one or the other remote.
03-08-19 | 09:34 AM
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Heh, That's actually the reason I shy away from TV Sticks. I lose remotes.
The Rokus I've had all support my IR-based universal remotes which makes life easier.
The Rokus I've had all support my IR-based universal remotes which makes life easier.
03-08-19 | 09:45 AM
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Roku also has an iOS (and I assume Android) app that you can use as a remote. Makes typing in passwords, etc. super easy too.
03-08-19 | 12:29 PM
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It's also great for listening with earbuds since the quality seems better than the Roku remote; and I'm guessing it's easier on remote batteries since you can just recharge you phone.
03-08-19 | 12:30 PM
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I'm guessing those remotes were pre-"find your remote" feature on Roku?
03-11-19 | 11:36 PM
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I'd prefer a full iTunes app. But this is better than nothing.
Roku Has Nearly Finalized AirPlay 2 Support
MacRumors last month reported that Roku was in talks with Apple about supporting AirPlay 2, and we've since learned that the negotiations are nearly finalized, according to a source familiar with the matter.
AirPlay 2 integration is expected to arrive in the form of a Roku OS software update for Roku media players, but it's unclear if all models will be supported. AirPlay 2 will also be supported by Roku-based smart TVs, available from brands such as TCL, Sharp, Hisense, Hitachi, Sanyo, and RCA.
AirPlay 2 will enable Roku users to stream video, audio, photos, and other content directly from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac to their smart TVs.
FULL ARTICLE - https://www.macrumors.com/2019/03/11/roku-airplay-2/
MacRumors last month reported that Roku was in talks with Apple about supporting AirPlay 2, and we've since learned that the negotiations are nearly finalized, according to a source familiar with the matter.
AirPlay 2 integration is expected to arrive in the form of a Roku OS software update for Roku media players, but it's unclear if all models will be supported. AirPlay 2 will also be supported by Roku-based smart TVs, available from brands such as TCL, Sharp, Hisense, Hitachi, Sanyo, and RCA.
AirPlay 2 will enable Roku users to stream video, audio, photos, and other content directly from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac to their smart TVs.
FULL ARTICLE - https://www.macrumors.com/2019/03/11/roku-airplay-2/
03-15-19 | 09:56 AM
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Is there an app on the Roku for Cinemax? Cinemax is included in my cable package so I do have access to the channel. There's a movie airing there that I wanted to watch, but I don't see an app on the Roku for Cinemax. It would just be more convenient if I could watch it through Roku.
I use the HBO, Showtime, and Starz apps on the Roku, but this is the first time I tried to see something on Cinemax.
Am I missing it somewhere?
I use the HBO, Showtime, and Starz apps on the Roku, but this is the first time I tried to see something on Cinemax.
Am I missing it somewhere?
03-15-19 | 11:21 AM
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I don't think Cinemax(along with The Movie Channel) have standalone streaming channels.
Try Amazon Prime Video(among some others) as they have a Cinemax Channel.
Check Cord Cutter News.com for a listing of channels available per tv streaming services(or something).
Try Amazon Prime Video(among some others) as they have a Cinemax Channel.
Check Cord Cutter News.com for a listing of channels available per tv streaming services(or something).
03-15-19 | 11:51 AM
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They even have something called MAX Go but it's only on ios/android/computer browser:
https://help.hbogo.com/hc/en-us/arti...-available-on-
03-15-19 | 04:18 PM
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I think Cinemax(like The Movie Channel) are their owner's throw away channels. They get everything that HBO and Showtime passes on.
They dropped Cinemax from everyone's Spectrum Gold Cable package but for some reason it's still available on their streaming channels on-demand library(which last time I looked was only 175 movies).
I am still waiting on Epix Now for Roku(since Spectrum also dropped Epix from it's Gold package and no way am I paying 15 dollars a month for either Cinemax or Epix).
They dropped Cinemax from everyone's Spectrum Gold Cable package but for some reason it's still available on their streaming channels on-demand library(which last time I looked was only 175 movies).
I am still waiting on Epix Now for Roku(since Spectrum also dropped Epix from it's Gold package and no way am I paying 15 dollars a month for either Cinemax or Epix).
03-15-19 | 04:29 PM
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I think Cinemax(like The Movie Channel) are their owner's throw away channels. They get everything that HBO and Showtime passes on.
They dropped Cinemax from everyone's Spectrum Gold Cable package but for some reason it's still available on their streaming channels on-demand library(which last time I looked was only 175 movies).
I am still waiting on Epix Now for Roku(since Spectrum also dropped Epix from it's Gold package and no way am I paying 15 dollars a month for either Cinemax or Epix).
They dropped Cinemax from everyone's Spectrum Gold Cable package but for some reason it's still available on their streaming channels on-demand library(which last time I looked was only 175 movies).
I am still waiting on Epix Now for Roku(since Spectrum also dropped Epix from it's Gold package and no way am I paying 15 dollars a month for either Cinemax or Epix).
As for Cinemax, I subscribe to them through DirecTV and have always been puzzled why the MAX Go app has never been expanded past IOS and the web. You can buy Cinemax ala carte via Amazon channels though for $10/month.
They aren't just a throw away channel. They have original shows and they do get some movies before they air on HBO.
03-15-19 | 09:59 PM
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Cinemax movies(Spectrum streaming on-demand) only have about 25 percent of what the HBO Spectrum streaming on-demand has so it's not even comparable between the two.
Yeah they are going to give them a movie or two before HBO because no one would subscribe otherwise.
Like I mentioned Spectrum pulled the plug on Cinemax on their Gold package and I haven't heard much complaining about it.
Certainly it's not worth 15 dollars a month(well at least with overpriced Spectrum) because I get HBO for 5 dollars with Direct TV Now.
I wonder what Cinemax subscription base (non-streaming) is compared to HBO,Starz or Showtime.
God only knows what happened to The Movie Channel. Last time I looked (Spectrum cable) they rarely show anything in HD(that could have changed because it's been awhile).
Yeah they are going to give them a movie or two before HBO because no one would subscribe otherwise.
Like I mentioned Spectrum pulled the plug on Cinemax on their Gold package and I haven't heard much complaining about it.
Certainly it's not worth 15 dollars a month(well at least with overpriced Spectrum) because I get HBO for 5 dollars with Direct TV Now.
I wonder what Cinemax subscription base (non-streaming) is compared to HBO,Starz or Showtime.
God only knows what happened to The Movie Channel. Last time I looked (Spectrum cable) they rarely show anything in HD(that could have changed because it's been awhile).
03-16-19 | 09:40 AM
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Thanks everyone, for confirming that Cinemax doesn't have a Roku app. The channel is included in my cable subscription, packaged with HBO, Showtime, and Starz, so I don't want to spend more money to add the channel through Amazon Prime.
I don't watch the channel much at all, but it just so happens that they have a movie running right now that I was interested in. I can get to it through my cable On Demand, but I wanted to watch it on a different TV that only has a Roku attached. Oh well!
Thanks again!
I don't watch the channel much at all, but it just so happens that they have a movie running right now that I was interested in. I can get to it through my cable On Demand, but I wanted to watch it on a different TV that only has a Roku attached. Oh well!
Thanks again!
03-17-19 | 07:57 AM
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You can get EPIX via the Roku Channels app. There is a free 30 day trial right now through the 31st.
As for Cinemax, I subscribe to them through DirecTV and have always been puzzled why the MAX Go app has never been expanded past IOS and the web. You can buy Cinemax ala carte via Amazon channels though for $10/month.
They aren't just a throw away channel. They have original shows and they do get some movies before they air on HBO.
As for Cinemax, I subscribe to them through DirecTV and have always been puzzled why the MAX Go app has never been expanded past IOS and the web. You can buy Cinemax ala carte via Amazon channels though for $10/month.
They aren't just a throw away channel. They have original shows and they do get some movies before they air on HBO.
None of my older Roku device's or Roku TVs could do it but was able to order with a Roku Express Plus. Then it showed up on my older Roku device's but still won't play on my Roku TVs. I guess the TVs will be the last to have the ability too manage and subscribe accounts on the Roku Channel.