Will I have to pay a subscription fee to ROKU just to access my Netflix account?
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When you add the Netflix channel to the Roku it gives you a code to connect your account to the Roku. Leave the Roku on, go to your Netflix account through your computer and enter the code. After just a minute or two you'll see Netflix change on your TV and your Netflix account is connected to the device. Works basically the same for any other channel that requires you to attach your account; ie Amazon, Pandora etc. There are no fees beyond what that service charges you.
969958
As long as you are connected to the internet, download the Netflix app. and have a Netflix membership.
1000853
Yes, provided you are a paid subscriber to "Netflix." The newer Sony Televisions have built-in applications that allow you to connect to a variety of on-line services including, but not limited to Sony's own Entertainment networks that includes video, music, and movies available, in addition to on-line services like Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, etc. Of course you will need to have a home wi-fi network and pair your TV with the network, but that is easy to do. These days most video equipment comes with built in apps. Personally, I can reach Netflix through my Blu-ray Player, my Sony T.V., or my Apple TV. They all have many on-line app portals and you'll never use all of them, at least, I don't even come close.
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Yes. You can download the Netflix app directly on the TV from Samsung App Store or use one of the other connected boxes (Chromecast, Apple TV, Roku,...).
73434
Yes. I have my headphones and Roku plugged into my DVR. I access Netflix through my DVR.
157403
Depends on what you are using it for - if you get the cable to tether the projector to your laptop to watch a DVD - no problem. If for Canada and you are using WIFI and have Netflix, you need to download and pay for a montly subscription to Unblock-US.com to give your ROKU an IP address in the US, Canada has different streaming restrictions for services like Netflix.
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buy something called roku 2 or any roku that has 1080p, or some dvd players have netflix, and or you can buy the apple tv thing, the android small computers sell for 50 bucks or so, download the netflix app. make sure the dvd has wifi unless you want to hook up the cable from your router, plus you need an internet connection of course! SONY and panasonic blue ray players have netflix, but of course netflix charges for its online movies...... there are free video sites that stream movies too, and apps that have streaming,
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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.
812647
As I recall, you have to subscribe to have any access to the machine. I bought a Roku 3 and use it the way you describe.
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I have never been able to stream with the Roku I purchased from Amazon a couple of years ago. It is just sitting by my television. I do have a smart TV now by Samsung so I really do not need the devise anymore. Sorry I cannot answer this question.
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Not sure about Hula Plus but you need to have a Netflix account to access it thru the Roku.
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The applications themselves are free but in many cases (e.g. NetFlix) you have to pay for the service they connect to. There are some services (e.g. NASA videos) that you can view for free using applications on this device but most are subscription based or pay per view. Services you pay for mostly, possibly universally - I haven't checked them all - require you set up an account with them so they can collect payment from you when you use their service.
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You keep your Netflix subscription for movies, but access it on Roku, along with LOTS of other channels.
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Jason,I don't think that you can access regular Hulu with Roku and HuluPlus will not give you "regular" Hulu. Plus is a separate product with a monthly charge.I hope I'm wrong about this, but don' think so. Hopefully someone else will chime in.
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yep, this is huge deal with me too - and I've refused to subscribe to Netflix because of it. So, it's pointless to me to get a Roku box for now (although I could use it with Pandora but oh well, I can use my computer for that too.). Here's a link that discusses the issues, from Netflix's POV: http://www.deaftechnews.com/2011/01/25/netflixs-streaming-service-and-closed-captions/
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No, you can't. And when I emailed Roku customer service (3 times) to ask about that, I never got so much as an acknowledgment, let alone an answer.
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Yes. You have to plug the Roku stick into the correct port on the back of the TV. Then you have to turn the TV on and set up the stick. This includes registering your Roku online and connecting to your wi-fi network. After all of that, you can add and use the Netflix and YouTube apps. I have used both.