So what do Roku boxes give for FREE? My question is this: what can a Roku player stream for free out of the box?
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I love streaming Netflix on the Roku, but I believe there is also a lot of great free stuff that you can stream on the Roku, including many "private" channels or "beta" channels that aren't listed on Roku's web site. Try Googling "complete list of Roku channels" and look for this list on sites other than Roku's web site for a complete listing of channels. I love Netflix, but can also stay happily entertained with just all of the free channels that you can get on the Roku.
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Roku hands down. Boxee doesn't support many MAJOR networks like HBO2GO, Amazon Prime or Hulu. Can't say I would recommend Boxee at all noting my lackluster experience with support. Go buy a Roku
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Yes! You can stream several different types of media through the Roku. Some examples are: Netflix, Hulu, Vevo, Youtube, Spotify, GooglePlay, Pandora, etc.
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You need a 4k source... normal video from my Roku, and cable box is fine... from the computer is great, but without a 4k source there is no benefit.
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Nothing free with small dish, there is a lot of free stuff with a streaming box like the one's Amazon Sells
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Not sure what Roku is but TV says that more apps can be added later. So maybe that will help you decide.
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Update, i called Roku customer service, they said no. They are preset from the manufacturer. They advised maybe sometime in the future.
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Products like Roku you only pay for the unit? Gosh, how do you stream on Roku without having subscribed to it? You can't. So, you are wrong. You do pay for the unit and then you pay monthly $7.99 for streaming.
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Hopefully someone from Western Digital sees this question and other comments like it. It they would integrate a browser and additional Apps like Amazon, Vevo, FSTV, etc, (come on WD - this is a great product - take on Roku directly!), this thing will sell like crazy. They have really improved it and it is almost there. Raise the price a few dollars if that's what it takes - and pack this baby with streaming apps! Someone in product development needs to understand how close they are to a serious Roku killer. . .not to say that Roku isn't a good product too.
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With my Roku 1 connected via analog to my Funai DVD recorder, I was able to record anything but Netflix and Amazon Prime until just recently. Hulu has now blocked content copying as of this week as well. So now I watch mostly BYUtv and Youtube programs and am seriously considering getting rid of Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime as a result. If I can't record the shows that I want to watch later (as I can with cable or over-the-air) then there's little point in having them. If I want to watch a video, I can just go rent it and it will be much cheaper.
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There is alot of free content http://www.roku-channels.com/ . Looking at my roku a couple very good "channels" are :Nowheretv http://www.thenowhereman.com/roku/ (Nowhere TV features free content from providers like HGTV, Food Network, Smithsonian Channel, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, and CNN as well as local news content from stations around the country) , Newscaster , Playon, CNET, Pandora, Tunein,TWIT, Revision3, HGTV, Chow, CrackleTV.com, JustinTV, CNN,Flixter and media fly gaming... Most of these you add trough Roku channel Store and the others are private codes you easily add to your roku..@wetwhistle A think he is referring to a channel called "Crunchyroll" has a lot of anime and asian drama showstake Care There is alot of free content http://www.roku-channels.com/ . Looking at my roku a couple very good "channels" are :Nowheretv http://www.thenowhereman.com/roku/ (Nowhere TV features free content from providers like HGTV, Food Network, Smithsonian Channel, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, and CNN as well as local news content from stations around the country) , Newscaster , Playon, CNET, Pandora, Tunein,TWIT, Revision3, HGTV, Chow, CrackleTV.com, JustinTV, CNN,Flixter and media fly gaming... Most of these you add trough Roku channel Store and the others are private codes you easily add to... » Read More There is alot of free content http://www.roku-channels.com/ . Looking at my roku a couple very good "channels" are :Nowheretv http://www.thenowhereman.com/roku/ (Nowhere TV features free content from providers like HGTV, Food Network, Smithsonian Channel, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, and CNN as well as local news content from stations around the country) , Newscaster , Playon, CNET, Pandora, Tunein,TWIT, Revision3, HGTV, Chow, CrackleTV.com, JustinTV, CNN,Flixter and media fly gaming... Most of these you add trough Roku channel Store and the others are private codes you easily add to your roku..@wetwhistle A think he is referring to a channel called "Crunchyroll" has a lot of anime and asian drama showstake Care « Show Less
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While I don't have a Roku device, the HDMI cables do work on other devices (TV, computer, DVD), so I don't see why they wouldn't work with a Roku box.
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Think of the Roku just like another service such as Comcast or U-verse. You can only watch content from channels that Roku offers. Currently Roku doesn't offer any of the channels mentioned I don't believe. Go to Roku's web site to see the complete listing of channels.
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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 - from tech, news, episodes I never knew I would even like, old horror movies (except time to watch them). 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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Hi Loretta, It sure does and a lot more in the channel store. Obviously there is a monthly charge, just like Amazon, Netflix, and many others. There really are a ton of free channels too. Many can be found in the Roku channel store and a lot of "private channels" (channels not listed in the Roku channel store) can be found at sites such as:http://catastrophegirlsrokuchanneldata.blogspot.com/ I dumped my $100.00/month cable company and never looked back!
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Plenty, but most with 'good' content are paid/subscription options. Check out https://www.roku.com/now-playing for a list of channels.
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No!This device only plays movies you have on your computer, You transfer movies, Photos and music to a flash dirve and can watch them on your TV or projector. It is not a set top box like Roku. Check out set top boxes for streaming movies and internet channels. Also some DVD players have access to Netflix, check it out.