content from PC to Roku: Can it be used to stream videos from my PC.
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I would like to know this too! I have a ton of movies on my computer, and I would like something that can play them on the TV.
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Yes you can, but ROKU has access to many more streaming channels that the TV doesn't.
890663
Not directly. You would have to use a powerful Plex Media Server to transcode the video using the Hulu channel for Plex, and using the Plex Roku app to watch it. (In other words, not worth it for most people!)
1372024
You can hook up private channels with this unit. I have one called RoxBox. Then you can stream stuff to your roku box from the USB port on the back, using a thumb drive. You can also stream pics, music and movies/video files from your computer to your TV, using the roku XR device. I love this device and I am glad I got it! I have both the HD and the XR.
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I'm sure you could set up Roku with it. My complaint was centered about its wireless capability not being compatible with Mac systems. If you don't have Mac, you can just wirelessly stream everything from your computer to the TV (no need for an HDMI cord). If you can do that, then no need for Roku, right?
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I don't know if the Sony WIFI adapter will stream videos from pc. I would do all the research you can, I tried this device, a Netgear wireless bridge, and even when I ran an Ethernet cable from my router directly to my tv, the tv still wouldn't recognize my network. I would look into a smart DVD player for that. I ended up getting a Samsung to use for Netflix, and it can also play videos, music and share photos through the Windows media center on my pc. I haven't done it, but the options are there on the DVD's home screen. Good luck
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Hi Sara. No, you will just connect the Roku to (1) your home internet via a wireless internet connection and (2) your tv. Everything the Roku supports such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, etc. streams thru the roku to the tv. Hope this helps.
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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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That's what I was hoping for, but no, not from what I've seen from trying to use it. The issue is that you have to connect to this dongle as a WiFi network of its own, which means you can only play stuff already downloaded onto your device i.e. music or video already on your iPhone, not streaming. I think the Roku stick (coming out this week) is better for what you want to do.
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Hi, yes this will work with a roku :) it can be used with anything that needs a video cable link to the tv. game system, dvd player, video streamer
1820198
Can you stream I=Tunes music from I-Tunes on a PC tot he speakers on my TV using Roku 3??
1951847
Sorry, no idea. I am connecting to a Rasberry Pi which only outputs HDMI. I use this to strip the sound off of the Rasberry Pi that has the Squeezeplug software installed. If the Roku ouputs HDMI and you only need sound which you want to use as input into receiver as analog, then it will likely work.
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Yeas, it works and acts exactly the same as the Roku set-top box. Same interface, you just can use the remote of the device you connect it to (TV, Blueray player) to control the Stick. I don't know about streaming from the web site - never tried it and don't know how you can get to them from Roku. But if you did it with the Roku box - you can do the same with the Stick.
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This is NOT a wireless router, so you would need to run a wired connection to the Roku. This box is 10/100 speed (max - 100MBPS). The fastest typical internet in the US typically available peaks out at 50MBPS (yes, I know there are some faster but MOST people who have Crapcast top out at 50). So this device is more than adequate for what you are trying to achieve.
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As far as I know, you can. If you can get to the website, it should stream as long as you do not need a special video player. I have streamed You-tube videos with no problem.
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I don't think so. As long as the wireless connection reached the Roku and has enough strength it should work.