Is the StreamerPro better than the Streamer 1.4 when watching Netflix streaming movies on TV?
2036337
Yes, the Streamer pro has much better audio and locke on to the audio signal faster.
1125060
Netflix works fine on my TV, but the "app" is not very elegant. I found it clunky and hard to navigate. I still use my Roku box to stream Netflix, as the Netflix app for Roku is far better than the Netflix app for Vizio/V.I.A.
2252866
I returned my ROKU 2 and kept the older Roku HD. When I called tech support about use with PlayOn I was told there was a "firmware issue" with Roku 2.... If you pay for Netflix and Hulu Plus, I don't think you'll have a problem with either Roku original or Roku 2, but if you use Playon, the older one is better.
1090703
Don't have that problem at all. I personally made the purchase for the express reason to stream Netflix. I have the Chromecast and cable box connected to the HDMI via a splitter, Laptop connected to the VGA, blue ray connected to the RCA and all is well. I use this device now more than my LCD Tv and I'm extremely satisfied. Not one problem with everyday use and heavy usage on the weekends. 1 month thus far.
1049198
It all depends on the network...on my 3mbps home wifi, netflix works fine, very minimal loading time, no pauses for buffering and good quality...but if I'm on a public network or trying to piggyback on my next door neighbors' wifi (they gave me the password! sometimes at&t; goes down and they have comcast.) then it can be a struggle to get videos to load at all, much less play smoothly. But I don't think the device itself has any particular limitations as to what videos it can stream.
1171926
not really. I am using a 2014 SkyStreamX 4 Quad Core Android Smart TV Box with Remote - Android 4.4 and 13.1 Gotham XBMC Accessories preloaded - Internet Streaming Media Player and standard works, sometimes it gets slow, but the creators could improve it.
730739
As a blue ray player this works just fine, But for any streaming (youtube netflix ext) I would get another device for that. I experience constant freezing/pausing and its really slow to bootup. I just got a amazon firestick for 40 bucks and I am much more happy with that.
1266714
Netflix and Plex are generally okay, but I get stuttering on Amazon probably 50% of the time which is unbearable. I would guess that this unit has a weak CPU that struggles to handle some Amazon encodes @ 1080p. I don't have this issue at all with a Roku 3 and that unit feels much snappier overall.
1693528
I went with the Brite-View CinemaTube instead and I am very happy with it. The only problem is you can't use the bittorrent feature with an HFS+ drive. But that's a non-issue for me. Otherwise it works great. And with the new firmware due out any day now you will be able to copy files from you mac to the HD connected to the CinemaTube. I haven't yet used the streaming but it's a cool feature th Asus doesn't have. I use it to play avi and mkv files mostly. Cool device and mac compatible. Hope this helps.
1485280
If you are mainly interested in Netflix, my vote would be to go with the Roku. I got a Linksys dma2100 and I still cannot get the vmcNetFlix plugin to work to watch Netflix through the Media Center software. Plus I was hoping to stream Hulu.com through Media Center and cannot do that either. My plan at this point is to just find an older XP tower and set it next to the TV. This way I am free to choose Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Boxee, etc. I will probably hang on to my extender to see whether there will be more options for it over the next year.
1266713
Amazon streams great. Netflix doesn't stream at all. According to NetFlix, the app version that comes on the player is two versions old and needs to be updated by Samsung. Samsung says that since I have the most recent update to firmware, it isn't their problem. Consequently, NetFlix is unuseable.
1286279
It has worked fine for me, steaming Netflix and various video files. I haven't pushed it at very high data rates, though. Jim
1068051
As far as I know you should be able to stream Netflix with this player, it works on a Philips blue ray player with no problem.
866488
There are significant differences in the functionality of the internet apps available on various brands of TVs and BluRay players even within the same BRANDS. I have a Panasonic DMP-85K BluRay and a Panasonic VIERA TC-P42G25 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV. Vieracast for Netflix functions very differently between the two units. I have a very versatile search function within Netflix on the plasma but absolutely none on the BluRay and they both come from the Vieracast server! I am limited to viewing the movies added to the instant queue via a PC (or the plasma) on the BluRay. Additionally, Foxsports and Twitter is functional on the plasma but not the Bluray. VuDu is functinal on the BluRay but not the plasma - go figure. Would give my eye teeth for HuLU but it's not mentioned on either device. I assume it's a combo of licensing and hardware restrictions but I really don't know that for sure. Searching for Netflix video on a PC is not really all that bad condsidering the option of trying to punch in the data via tri-tap or onscreen keyboards using the devices. Gotta love VierraLink though if all your equipment is compatible. BTW, the Panny WiFi adapter is dual mode and works flawlessly. The only other one that I know of that is compatible is the Netgear WNDA3100version2 for about the same price. Not a valid gripe that it isn't "built in" because the USB cable allows for multiple positioning. Also, after much research, dollars spent. and time wasted, I think it is worthwhile to get a dual band router (Netgear WNDR37AV) and devote the 5Mz to the dumb BluRays and Tvs and devote the 2.4 band to data. You will be happy you did. This router allows you to set up QOS by MAC and it makes a huge difference even with a "so-so" broadband connecton of 5Mb down. I can stream 2 HD movies at the same time without loss of quality (and check out whats up on Facebook)
2128174
Great question...I just did a firmware update hoping that Netflix streaming would show up...no luck. Seems like it could work if they wanted to.
395184
Yes, I am able to stream Netflix. Bear in mind that each situation is different (interference, your pipe, and distance). I do recommend optimizing using the fast-lane tech they have. It greatly reduces interference, thus increasing BW needed for streaming. I used 5gHz device (my S3) to AC1200, then 2.4gHz Ac1200 to router. This works much better than all 2.4gHz overlay. You need to get into NetGenie to make the designation, and your portable device has to support 5gHz. Hope this helps.
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The browser is one of the key differences. It's not great. I have both units.Roku in the master bedroomBoxee in the Living Room.Vudu is great & has 5.1 Stereo on Boxee & HD & HDX video.Hulu Plus (right now) is only on Roku (major (major) disappointment)Netflix is great on both services. Software interface is great on both (slightly better on Boxee).If Boxee ever get's their act together... it'll be worth the $$$. I like both. If VUDU & Browser are not very important... get Roku.(BTW: Boxee has a nice interface to your home computer network. You can watch videos, view photos etc. on your TV) The browser is one of the key differences. It's not great. I have both units.Roku in the master bedroomBoxee in the Living Room.Vudu is great & has 5.1 Stereo on Boxee & HD & HDX video.Hulu Plus (right now) is only on Roku (major (major) disappointment)Netflix is great on both services. Software interface is great on both (slightly better on Boxee).If Boxee ever get's their act together... it'll be worth the $$$. I like both. If VUDU & Browser are not very important... get Roku.(BTW: Boxee has a nice interface to your home computer... » Read More The browser is one of the key differences. It's not great. I have both units.Roku in the master bedroomBoxee in the Living Room.Vudu is great & has 5.1 Stereo on Boxee & HD & HDX video.Hulu Plus (right now) is only on Roku (major (major) disappointment)Netflix is great on both services. Software interface is great on both (slightly better on Boxee).If Boxee ever get's their act together... it'll be worth the $$$. I like both. If VUDU & Browser are not very important... get Roku.(BTW: Boxee has a nice interface to your home computer network. You can watch videos, view photos etc. on your TV) « Show Less