I have an old standard SONY TV -I want to watch netflix streaming video without tieing up my computer. is this the right device? Can I then cancel HBO & Showtime on cable?
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This ROKU model only has HDMI out. If your SONY has only RCA in, you will need to get a different model. Re check at www.roku.com for model specs. Hope this helps!
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Yes it is.personally speaking there is enough stuff to watch with Roku, and HBO&Showtime; is obsolete.
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The Roku doesn't have anything to do with a computer. All you need is a TV and wireless service (plus a membership in Netflix or other similar services, including Amazon Prime). For us, the Netflix content available for streaming is more than enough, but some people might miss the recent movies available on HBO or Showtime.
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Yes just plug it in if you have the red yellow and white ports in back of TV. Will not tie up computer completely separate.
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Using Roku, you can watch Netflix streaming without tying up your computer. It does use your wireless system, but does not affect what you are doing on the computer; we routinely use our computers for a different purpose in one room while streaming video in another room. Just fyi, you could also use devices like Wii to watch Netflix streaming, but the navigation is pretty shaky, so Roku does a better job with an easier set-up if you are only interested in streaming video and not games.
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Who knows...instructions are unavailabe on line or in the packaging. I consider myself somewhat savvy on electronics, nut this one is a mystery.
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It's a good device for watching Netflix on a TV. We have 3. 2 are hooked up via HDMI, 1 VIA RCA connectors. You won't be able to cancel HBO & Showtime. You need a subscription to view those streaming services.
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If you have wifi, you can stream netflix and amazon prime. If you keep HBO you can also stream HBOGO.
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This version will not work if you Sony does not have an HDMI cable in. You need the more expensive verion which has RCA out to your TV. Double check at www.roku.com
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This comes with a RCA cable that works with older Tv's that have the red,white,yellow plugs. You need a wireless network (WiFi) setup. Uses WiFi network to stream video, so does not use computer, only WiFi.
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No. This is what I use to do the same thing. I hook my laptop to the TV to watch Netflix.
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nops.. no problem.. works perfectly fine for me.. even the remote control has a button that takes u directly to netflix..
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I just tried streaming (wired connection) with Sony BDP-BX37 and Sony BDP-BX57. Installed latest update on both. After a few minutes of streaming it pauses, gets into the "Loading, Please wait..." mode and doesn't resume at all after that. My internet provider was on the line running tests when it happens and didn't see any problem from his side. It happens not only with Netflix but with YouTube as well. I can stream fine from my PC, or from my Sony XBR9 TV. I am sure there is a major flaw in the firmware of the Sony BDPs. Maybe they don't work well with certain routers. I have a D-Link 624.
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Yes, it is in the setup portion of the TV. You can go into the settings and change it to start up directly to cable. I have digital cable and it starts directly to that, I can switch to the Smarthub (Apps) page with one click of the remote thought when I want to watch Netflix or Youtube.
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Hi Kskiska,HBO Go is not available on the Sony SMP-N100 Streaming Player. -Vincent
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I don't think you can. My advice is to take it back (send it back) get a sony blu ray player and get a newer tv. :) You probably will not be happy with this unit if you use Netflix. I'm not.
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You can't stream movies from an antenna. You need a broadband internet connection (not dial-up; too slow). You can get a blu-ray player for a little over $100 that will stream netflix, etc. with an internet connection. or you could connect your laptop and stream if you have the right kind of output connection for the tv.
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You need a receiver, which allows you to stream television, netflix (either through a Wii U Or Blue Ray Player). I don't recommend any Sony devices because it does not work well with HDMI and therefore slow to communicate. Most of the time we use the WIi U through receiver to stream Netflix. We used to stream Dish through the receiver but it was getting too costly. Thus, you need a receiver to use this Epson.
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Mine works great for Netflix, don't use it for much anything else unless I'm bored or curious to see what else is online to watch. For an older unit it still hangs in there with some newer models and plays just about anything, I use the PS3 media server to stream movies that wouldn't otherwise play thru smart media or usb. I haven't seen any updates for the firmware since I got mine, but that may not be unusual since I haven't seen any problems other than some codecs that don't play unless streaming them from a PC.
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Google TV just offers an interface similar to Android. You can browse the internet (via Chrome, of course), download apps, and hopefully a lot more with each successive update. The app store is still fairly limited (especially 'free' apps), but there are definitely some nice ones out there if you're willing to pay. Also, if you have an Amazon Prime account, you can easily stream the 'rented' videos right on your TV (depending on your internet connection, as I noticed a fairly considerable drop in quality when streaming on the TV compared to streaming on my laptop and connecting via HDMI. YMMV). Some other nice benefits are being able to 'fling' webpages between your computer and TV, so you can do the browsing on the laptop and just fling to the TV when you found what you're looking for. You can also download the chromemote (sp) and use your laptop as a remote control for the TV. Overall I wouldn't break the bank to pay for Google TV, but it's a very nice addition if the prices/specs are comparable otherwise.
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I am a novice on 42lv5500 or any hdtv but I am interested in rec. Netflix in both streaming and disc format, is it possible?Is it easy to set up and operate?Is the picture as clear as in store LED?Jim
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I have streamed video from Amazon as a Prime member. It was free and worked well. It was a long time ago, so I don't remember the details. Right now I'm using Netflix and the kindle fire to video stream to a large TV with an HDMI cable which works great.
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This is not a smart TV, so Netflix is not built into the TV itself. However, any streaming media device, like Roku for example, will have Netflix. Even many blu-ray players have Netflix as well. Just hook that to your new TV and you will be ready to go!
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A question: Will this device enable me to use Netflix streaming on my Toshiba HDTV? I have wireless internet in my home.
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I am not sure that you can. There are some streaming sites that are only set up for computer use, and maybe not for this player. The "channels" that you can get are already preprogramed on it, like Amazon Prime, Netflix and Vudu, along with many others. I would check on the Sony site for questions and their trouble shooting knowledge base for this player. I would also check the website that you are trying to stream and see if they have any information on if what you can stream it on.
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Yes you can but the software is so slow its not even worth it. It takes about 4min to connect to netflix and thats with a broadband connection running at 18mbs. I really only use it to watch 3d blu rays cause I can adjust the depth of the picture(which I am unable to do on my newer lg 3d blu ray player).if you really just want a device to stream on thats cheap I would suggest the matricom gbox midnight it comes without instructions but there are a ton of youtube videos on how to load addons to learn from. I actually ditched my cable after buying one and get 3 times more programs without comercials for a third what I was paying for cable. I think its well worth looking in to but thats just me. Yes you can but the software is so slow its not even worth it. It takes about 4min to connect to netflix and thats with a broadband connection running at 18mbs. I really only use it to watch 3d blu rays cause I can adjust the depth of the picture(which I am unable to do on my newer lg 3d blu ray player).if you really just want a device to stream on thats cheap I would suggest the matricom gbox midnight it comes without instructions but there are a ton of youtube videos on how to load addons to learn from. I actually ditched my cable after buying one and get 3 times more programs without... » Read More Yes you can but the software is so slow its not even worth it. It takes about 4min to connect to netflix and thats with a broadband connection running at 18mbs. I really only use it to watch 3d blu rays cause I can adjust the depth of the picture(which I am unable to do on my newer lg 3d blu ray player).if you really just want a device to stream on thats cheap I would suggest the matricom gbox midnight it comes without instructions but there are a ton of youtube videos on how to load addons to learn from. I actually ditched my cable after buying one and get 3 times more programs without comercials for a third what I was paying for cable. I think its well worth looking in to but thats just me. « Show Less