is it internet ready out of box or do you need to subscribe to a service?
1873649
You do need a WIFI signal (at least briefly) for some odd reason...maybe location to get a TV signal. It doesn't make sense but otherwise it will lock the TV channel even if you get a good signal.
1873650
You do not need internet service to watch TV. It receives television broadcasts directly off air with an antenna.
94731
no, you need a cable converter and cable service. Do people still get cable?
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.
190564
no. you must check a box to have it start automatically, but no other connection problems
195323
Yes it would require a subscription for that. But it's inexpensive for so many features it offers. I love this product and all that it does for the money.
1906036
Yes.you can its already Internet ready and has a lot of apps to download like Netflix YouTube amazon etc.
405391
You won't need "internet" but you'll need the base station and a wireless network. Your phone or the remote you can but will connect to it locally using your wireless network.
2162046
It will ask for an update if it is needed. You will then need to download it over Wi-Fi
605502
You need to have some kind of service for it to work. Or am I not understanding your question?
50687
No, you don't have to have service, unless you want to, you can use wifi, or get a monthly plan
486189
No the CD isn't required. But you should find out what firmware version your internet provider is using so you can upgrade it if necessary.
1288197
You must subscribe to the tivo service for the unit to work. An active subscription is required so that the unit can download the program schedule updates.
954420
The first poster is wrong, it does NOT require a paid subscription.Like others stated you can use a controller like the MiCasa Verde Vera 3 to link it to your home network / internet.
989016
No, you need to have service. If you have movies or music downloaded it works without sevice.
78347
No subscription is needed. This device is largely for people like myself who get their signal over the air. 21 channels and no monthly fee. We look up the TV schedule on line.
1476706
No subscription needed. Just buy the device, the steaming data is free. The data is delivered via radio waves, ie a pager network. Check your zip code to see if you live in one of the 152 major markets that is cover by the data signal. Think of this device as a data-radio, instead of sound, it receives and displays information.
79683
Absolutely not. Either an internet connection is required for most Channels. Only a network connection is required to play local content on your network.