Do the ROKU players have a buffering feature for slow internet connections?
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Yes; it also reduces video quality for slower connections. Thus if I'm watching Netflix and my connection gets jammed rather than stopping to buffer the quality drops down to not interrupt the viewing.For reference I use Time Warner Lite - the cheapest slowest package available ($19.99 / month) which claims download speeds up "up to 1 mbps" and I am streaming in full HD a lot of the time with virtually no wait. I just loaded an episode of Psych, took 45 seconds and its full HD.
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Linn, I currently have an XDS in use (The HD-XR is a "backup"). Essentially, as far as I know the HD-XR specs and "innards" are identical to the XDS (save the extra "real" component cable connections and bigger case; see Roku website for spec sheet page). Speaking of slow internet connections, you've got to have at least 2Mbps speed to get "two dots" viewable resolution (out of four dots; I have >4Mbps to reach "four dots" max resolution consistently). So in a way, it does "buffer", with a "progress bar" on screen...on those unusually rare "slow days" on i.e. Netflix (I am basing it on the identical specs of XDS & XD-HR). James Linn, I currently have an XDS in use (The HD-XR is a "backup"). Essentially, as far as I know the HD-XR specs and "innards" are identical to the XDS (save the extra "real" component cable connections and bigger case; see Roku website for spec sheet page). Speaking of slow internet connections, you've got to have at least 2Mbps speed to get "two dots" viewable resolution (out of four dots; I have >4Mbps to reach "four dots" max resolution consistently). So in a way, it does "buffer", with a "progress bar" on screen...on... » Read More Linn, I currently have an XDS in use (The HD-XR is a "backup"). Essentially, as far as I know the HD-XR specs and "innards" are identical to the XDS (save the extra "real" component cable connections and bigger case; see Roku website for spec sheet page). Speaking of slow internet connections, you've got to have at least 2Mbps speed to get "two dots" viewable resolution (out of four dots; I have >4Mbps to reach "four dots" max resolution consistently). So in a way, it does "buffer", with a "progress bar" on screen...on those unusually rare "slow days" on i.e. Netflix (I am basing it on the identical specs of XDS & XD-HR). James « Show Less
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Linn, I currently have an XDS in use (The HD-XR is a "backup"). Essentially, as far as I know the HD-XR specs and "innards" are identical to the XDS (save the extra "real" component cable connections and bigger case; see Roku website for spec sheet page). Speaking of slow internet connections, you've got to have at least 2Mbps speed to get "two dots" viewable resolution (out of four dots; I have &gt;4Mbps to reach "four dots" max resolution consistently). So in a way, it does "buffer", with a "progress bar" on screen...on those unusually rare "slow days" on i.e. Netflix (I am basing it on the identical specs of XDS & XD-HR). James
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Yes they buffer if the Internet is not fast enough for a continuous stream.
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Totally forgot it had that capability Sonya..I also need to connect my Roku to my TV and figure out the wifi situation. Let me try working on that soon. I'll post a review as soon as I can. If you do yours first let me know. :) Thanks! Good luck! -Frank
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The answer lies with your internet speed. I had lots of problems at first with buffering, then changed my wireless router to a better model. After that, my music came through beautifully. I do sometimes get buffering, but it is very rare. Get as good a wireless modem as you can.
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I have not had problems using a Roku player and a couple of laptops or tablets at the same time.
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Haven't noticed any issues with interference, but only using 1 other Roku device.
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No, the Roku does not. It's not meant to be a web browser. From one of their engineers: We have numerous interface improvements in the works, but we have no interest, in the short term or long term, to add web browsing to the product. http://forums.roku.com/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=25340&start=30
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As far as I know, the Roku SD cannot just surf the internet (at least mine can't). It can only stream channels from the Roku channel store.
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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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Go to speedtest Dot Net on the web and run a speed test. If over 1.5mbps then you are good to go Roku. 1.25mbps is sort of borderline. Anything lower down to about 0.6mbps will work but never in HD. They will work with the lower speeds but never upshift to HD.
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I never got very good speed with this. I purchased it for streaming and it was awful for that. I ended up with a Roku which I like a lot. It does not surf all web sites.
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It does for me. About 6 months ago I got one to replace a wireless Roku connection with a "wired" MOCA connection with this adapter. Good speed increase, never get buffering on movies any more, and no problems to date.
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I have also been having problems with my roku player. My boyfriend got it for me for christmas and it constantly cuts off my shows. I have tried restarting it and my network with no success. I have had this issue with Netflix, and crackle. My Netflix on my computer and my phone works fine wirelessly but the roku acts up all the time. I can't remember the last time I watched a show or movie for more than 10 minutes before I was kicked off back to my menu screen. I will try plugging in the ethernet directly and see if that works, but I am very disappointed and I feel chagrined for my boyfriend that this Christmas gift is essentially kaput! Any other ideas please let me know! I have also been having problems with my roku player. My boyfriend got it for me for christmas and it constantly cuts off my shows. I have tried restarting it and my network with no success. I have had this issue with Netflix, and crackle. My Netflix on my computer and my phone works fine wirelessly but the roku acts up all the time. I can't remember the last time I watched a show or movie for more than 10 minutes before I was kicked off back to my menu screen. I will try plugging in the ethernet directly and see if that works, but I am very disappointed and I feel chagrined for my... » Read More I have also been having problems with my roku player. My boyfriend got it for me for christmas and it constantly cuts off my shows. I have tried restarting it and my network with no success. I have had this issue with Netflix, and crackle. My Netflix on my computer and my phone works fine wirelessly but the roku acts up all the time. I can't remember the last time I watched a show or movie for more than 10 minutes before I was kicked off back to my menu screen. I will try plugging in the ethernet directly and see if that works, but I am very disappointed and I feel chagrined for my boyfriend that this Christmas gift is essentially kaput! Any other ideas please let me know! « Show Less
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I have my Slingbox connected to my Hopper and have a 30 MB/s download/6 MB/s upload internet speed. I just tested the delay-it's about 4 seconds. It will vary based on your internet speeds. I've tested it over LTE signal snd there's usually no buffering on loading, but I couldn't say how long the delay is-and it really doesn't matter, because you're watching TV on your phone!
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Yes I have! I have a 6 year old Netgear router (need to get a newer one) and a $30-40 CISCO USB wireless adapter plugged into the WD Media Player. My computer is in the back of the house connected to the router/internet. My video streams perfectly, no skipping or buffering, just continuous uninterrupted streaming. I don't know what I can say to help.. You tried the automatic detection? Must be that your network has an issue. Is the YouTube software working but not able to see files on your computer?
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I have our roku3 in an up stairs bedroom and it streams faster than the wifi blue ray player that we have down stairs closer to our router. I suppose it depends on the strength of your wifi signal but ours works just fine at quite a distance
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It doesn't slow things that I have noticed but we're not streaming video. It's a pretty low resolution @480p so don't think it should cause a problem.
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Hello from Medialink,This router does work with Roku players. There have been many reports of people having trouble with Roku's WiFi in general but nothing specifically tied to the Medialink router. Thanks,Medialink Customer Support856-216-8222support@medialinkproducts.com