Do you watch TV live as if you had cable? I don't understand the difference between this and Roku.
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No this don't have live TV service , however you can find apps and download on Google play which can show live TV
219977
This unit did not work for me at all, and neither did ROKU. I now have an RCA streaming box on both tvs and a subscription to Netflix. You will need a very fast internet connection with any device; we have cable internet and have discontinued the cable tv service. Between Netflix and YouTube, you can get almost anything. Live tv is available on the internet, though I rarely watch it. If you buy a 'smart tv,' you don't need any of this stuff, except you still probably the high speed internet connection. I really wanted the Sungale unit to work; it just could not deliver for me.
1944191
Yes. It works both I think. I don't have a Roku, but it works well with my Apple TV and my kindle 3 wifi.
79681
You do not need "Cable TV" to use the Roku. You will need an internet connection to stream movies and tv shows from online services like Netflix and Amazon
674789
There are many channels that are free - if you like a lot of older movies and movies you never knew existed then you will love ROKU. I love movies period and I never run out of stuff to watch (except time to watch them) - from tech, news, episodes I never knew I would even like, old horror movies. Keep an open mind and you may be surprised at all the stuff that's available out there ( or ) you may find yourself just wasting time.
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Thanks for the reply. I received your answer after ordering the Roku unit from Amazon, so installed it anyway. Surprise, it works just fine!
715627
The Roku needs to be connected directly to your TV. If you have only one HDMI input on your TV, you can use a splitter.
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The ROKU 2 HD comes with a composite (R,Y,W) cable... if you want to watch in HD you will need to purchase a separate HDMI cable.I wonder if there is a HDMI hub where multiple HDMI devices can be connected to one port on your TV.
810506
No. I connect my Roku to the TV. You use a different cord or wireless through your routor.
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Hulu plus is like Netflix, you have to pay for it. The roku acts like a wireless router enabling you to view these programs on your tv through it, if you purchase them separately. So the answer to your question is no.
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The difference is this small box connects to your TV. To use it you just change your input and you are ready to go, just scroll thru the channels. With a computer you either watch on your computer monitor or connect your computer to your TV. I've done both, the Roku is much easier to use. The computer you have to boot up, open the application, maybe browse to an Internet site, etc.
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If you're a big sports watcher, you're going to have a bad time with the Roku, there just isn't much available unless you are a cable/satellite subscriber. The only thing you can do is get an HD antenna and watch sports on your local channels. If you don't care about that, then you should totally feel good about ditching cable. We did it, and if we want to watch a new show, we just buy it on Amazon, Vudu, Google, or you can pay for Hulu and get a lot of stuff. We cut the television bill in half (looking at the entire year) by going this route.
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Im not sure! But more than likely there is an external antenna that is made for these tvs! I have the ROKU all my tvs and this one I brought and put in my kitchen (with no cable) and I put the Roku 3 on it because I realy don't care for these cable companies so I just have the basics but with the Roku I watch my Netflix movies, Hulu Plus movies, Big Star Movies, and its cheaper than having cable and in your case, no cable! But Im sure with all the plug in parts in the back there has to be an antenna for it!!!!
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Thanks for your comment it has helped me confirm I did make a right choice by getting a Roku. Most people keep jabbering about being able to watch live TV and stream their media from their computer to TV. What I don't think they realize is both of those things can be done without Roku or Boxee. I already have a tuner card, video card, and "cheap" special cords to do both of those things. To be honest I rarely do either of those things anyway.
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I know this might be repeating, but you don't need the Roku with a TiVo. TiVo trumps Roku if you're looking for a DVR replacement plus Netflix. I love, love, love TiVo and have had TiVos since they came out. It's an entirely different and much better experience than you would get from a cable company DVR.
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Not at all, in fact, if your TV doesn't have a HDMI input, the Roku comes with a composite video cable. You plug the cable into the back of the Roku, and the other end has three plugs on it, a yellow, a red and a white that you plug into the matching colors on the back of your TV set.Hope this helps
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Keep in mind that you cannot get broadcast networks with a Roku (like FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS). This is not a replacement for a digital antenna.
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The ROKU 2 HD comes with a composite (R,Y,W) cable... if you want to watch in HD you will need to purchase a separate HDMI cable. I wonder if there is a HDMI hub where multiple HDMI devices can be connected to one port on your TV.