The Roku Thread
#976
DVD Talk God
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Does anyone here own the Roku Ultra?
I saw in the Target BF ad coming up that it's going to be on sale for $50.
I still have the Roku 3 and aside from 4K, I was wondering if it's a significant upgrade and worth it?
I saw in the Target BF ad coming up that it's going to be on sale for $50.
I still have the Roku 3 and aside from 4K, I was wondering if it's a significant upgrade and worth it?
Last edited by DJariya; 11-05-18 at 03:29 PM.
#977
Senior Member
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I'm also interested in this question. I see it's listed as a "quad-core" and dual-band wireless—or use the Ethernet port for wired streaming on the Roku site but wonder if there are any specs on memory if that's important?
#978
DVD Talk Limited Edition
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roku#Feature_comparison
#979
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The new Locast channel allows viewers to watch local broadcast networks for free on the Roku. But it's only available in these cities:
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Houston
Dallas
Denver
https://www.locast.org/
https://channelstore.roku.com/details/235809/locast.org
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Houston
Dallas
Denver
https://www.locast.org/
https://channelstore.roku.com/details/235809/locast.org
#981
DVD Talk Hero
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I upgraded after my 3 started crashing fairly frequently. The Ultra is identical but performs a lot better -- zero sluggishness in anything. But I can't tell if the sluggishness I started having on my 3 was part of its eventual downfall or if it was an actual performance issue on the hardware.
#982
DVD Talk Legend
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The new Locast channel allows viewers to watch local broadcast networks for free on the Roku. But it's only available in these cities:
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Houston
Dallas
Denver
https://www.locast.org/
https://channelstore.roku.com/details/235809/locast.org
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Houston
Dallas
Denver
https://www.locast.org/
https://channelstore.roku.com/details/235809/locast.org
#983
Senior Member
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I upgraded after my 3 started crashing fairly frequently. The Ultra is identical but performs a lot better -- zero sluggishness in anything. But I can't tell if the sluggishness I started having on my 3 was part of its eventual downfall or if it was an actual performance issue on the hardware.
#984
Senior Member
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Not sure if this is the most appropriate thread but has anyone else noticed some of the "lesser" channels showing the same commercials back to back during the same break? I added the Beaver Cleaver TV channel a few months ago and will occasionally binge watch the episodes. I realize it's ad-supported but the last few days they show 6 commercials at a break (odd break times also) and 4 of the 6 ads were the same one on some sort of repeat loop. I have nothing against Ben Bridge Jewelers but come on.
#985
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Keep an eye on the ads on the main menu. Duracell is giving away $4.99 credits to Fandango Now. They send the credit code to the email address on your Roku account.
#986
DVD Talk Legend
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Not sure if this is the most appropriate thread but has anyone else noticed some of the "lesser" channels showing the same commercials back to back during the same break? I added the Beaver Cleaver TV channel a few months ago and will occasionally binge watch the episodes. I realize it's ad-supported but the last few days they show 6 commercials at a break (odd break times also) and 4 of the 6 ads were the same one on some sort of repeat loop. I have nothing against Ben Bridge Jewelers but come on.
I think MeTV runs Leave It to Beaver in the mornings(weekdays). I also think it is streamed live (for free). Don't think it's available on Roku(not sure).
I have MeTV as one of those alternate channels with Spectrum(ch. 200 in my area).
#987
DVD Talk God
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Managed to get the $4.99 credit from the Duracell Ad on Roku.
Used it to buy The Meg 4K UHD for $10. That will hold me over until the actual disc drops a lot in price.
Used it to buy The Meg 4K UHD for $10. That will hold me over until the actual disc drops a lot in price.
#988
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Might be heading towards a Roku soon.
#989
DVD Talk Hero
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Man, the interface on the new Plex app bllllooowwwssss.
#990
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Thread Starter
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They got rid of Plugins. That sucks.
Check out the Plex Forum. People are pissed.
https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-players/streaming-devices
Check out the Plex Forum. People are pissed.
https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-players/streaming-devices
#991
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Thread Starter
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Looks like you can still access Plex Plugins using the Roku Media Player app.
Roku Media Player > Video > Plex Media Server > Video > Video Channels
Roku Media Player > Video > Plex Media Server > Video > Video Channels
#992
DVD Talk Legend
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They got rid of Plugins. That sucks.
Check out the Plex Forum. People are pissed.
https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-players/streaming-devices
Check out the Plex Forum. People are pissed.
https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-players/streaming-devices
#993
DVD Talk Legend
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That does work. Lots of clicks to get there and loads a little slower, but it works. Also no fast forward or rewind.
Last edited by stingermck; 12-08-18 at 11:02 PM.
#994
DVD Talk Limited Edition
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Yeah I'm not happy about it either. I really only used the plugins on Plex (same, CW & CBS). And I play my security camera videos through it. At least I knew it was coming, just didn't think it would be this soon.
But, I deleted it and installed Emby. No plugins there (that I want), but take that Plex!
Tried the work around, and yup it's there for now. I'm not going to update my Windows Plex server.
I just heard about this Roku channel, similar to Locast, but very limited availability ( Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area and Phoenix residents only).
https://channelstore.roku.com/details/250697/localbtv
Also app on Apple Store, Google Play, or Amazon for Fire TV, or website:
https://www.localbtv.com/
But, I deleted it and installed Emby. No plugins there (that I want), but take that Plex!
Tried the work around, and yup it's there for now. I'm not going to update my Windows Plex server.
I just heard about this Roku channel, similar to Locast, but very limited availability ( Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area and Phoenix residents only).
https://channelstore.roku.com/details/250697/localbtv
Also app on Apple Store, Google Play, or Amazon for Fire TV, or website:
https://www.localbtv.com/
#995
Moderator
Thread Starter
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Watch TCM is finally available on the Roku.
https://channelstore.roku.com/details/258944/watch-tcm
http://www.tcm.com/watchtcm
They have almost everything that's recently aired on TCM. The movies are uncut and commercial free. They include the hosted intros, and some have special features.
The movies are available for a week. There's about 100 movies listed. And you need to register with a cable/satellite provider.
https://channelstore.roku.com/details/258944/watch-tcm
http://www.tcm.com/watchtcm
They have almost everything that's recently aired on TCM. The movies are uncut and commercial free. They include the hosted intros, and some have special features.
The movies are available for a week. There's about 100 movies listed. And you need to register with a cable/satellite provider.
#997
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#998
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#999
DVD Talk Hero
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Yeah, I'm pretty sure the Roku complaints thread is now their longest one: https://forums.plex.tv/t/roku-update/342450/
Nevermind, the 2nd longest. The first is about the RARFlix alternative app for it.
They did do a "Hey, we're listening and working on it." post: https://forums.plex.tv/t/feedback-fr...release/346749
Nevermind, the 2nd longest. The first is about the RARFlix alternative app for it.
They did do a "Hey, we're listening and working on it." post: https://forums.plex.tv/t/feedback-fr...release/346749
#1000
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Thread Starter
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Roku is adding an Internet Speed Test to their Network Settings.
https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/roku...-test-feature/
https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/roku...-test-feature/