A:AnswerCrackle is free. Many free channels offer old movies and tv shows. Tons of exercise channels, christian tv, some sports. PBS, History Channel - not all the programming, but some. Same for Lifetime. The Smithsonian has a nice science and nature channel. I Heart Radio and Pandora are both free. This one cracks me up - there is a channel you can put on to "entertain" your dog while you're not home. There is something for everyone.
A:AnswerYes. It has the ESPN WATCH app. However, you only get ESPN3 for free (usually cricket, billards, women volleyball, but I noticed now College and Football Basketball Season has started, they showcase those games). No live ESPN news, First Take, Pardon the Interruption, etc. You will need to link your cable account to the ROKU with the ESPN Watch account to view that stuff.
A:AnswerI work in home theatre at best buy.
Roku stick: great for bedrooms in my opinion
Roku 1: used for TV's that do not have an HDMI input and it goes through RCA cables (yellow, white and red).
Roku 2: Slightly faster than Roku 1 and plugs in through HDMI
Roku 3: Faster downloading speeds than previous three models. (I have the roku 3) On the Roku 3 remote you have two features that are not available on the previous models. You have a headphone jack to listen to programs with headphones and it also has a search button that enables a microphone that can voice search (actors, movies, etc. over all the engines)
Roku 4: Same as 3 accept able to stream 4K content (like on youtube and netflix) and it has the same remote features as the Roku 3 but also has a feature to where the remote makes a noise so you can find it if you lose it.
All of the Roku products can screen mirror apple, android, windows, pc or mac. You can also download the Roku app on google play store or app store and use it as a remote. The app has other neat features as well.
Apple TV (old gen): Has nettlix, hulu, youtube, etc.
Apple TV (new gen): comes with actual gb storage on it. You can decide what apps you want compared to the previous model that would just give you a handful of apps (which I never used the ones they gave debut a couple).
Apple TVs are great if you have other apple products such as macbook, iPhone, iPad, etc. They can screen mirror images, videos, photos, etc. but you can sync your iTunes library to both models and wirelessly stream music and movies to your tv that are on your library.
I have both the apple tv (old gen) and roku 3. I enjoy them both but I have more customability with the roku. Haven't tried the new apple tv though. Keep in mind Apple products do not have amazon prime. The two companies have had issues and Amazon took all of their apps off Apple products but the Roku runs off of the google play store.
A:AnswerI assume you mean setting up an account the Roku itself plugs into the HDMI input in the back of your receiver or TV. After that simply set up a ROKU account and register the device from their, you can then select Apps online or through the Roku. There are several free services that are worth checking out including PBS, Shout Factory and several others. Enjoy!
A:AnswerRole 1 bare bones, the 2 and the 3 have an updated processor and interface, with the later also getting voice assist and an in-remote 3.5 audio jack.
A:AnswerThe stick (as with the other Roku models) is always on (there is no off button) but it does go into a "sleep" mode after awhile. When you turn your TV back on, or when you re-select the HDMI input that the Roku is plugged into, you'll see the screen saver bouncing across the screen. You just have to push a button on the remote to wake it up. If by "does it need to reboot" you mean does it need to go through the whole 3 or 4 minute thing like when you first plugged it in, then no, it does not need to do that. I've had mine for a year now and every once in awhile I've had to unplug it then plug it back in to let it reboot because it's acting funny or "locks up". This has only happened a couple of times in a year so really isn't much different than any other tech device.
A:AnswerAbsolutely, you sign in to Netflix on the device when it's originally set up. Never again. All profiles associated with that login show up on the initial screen each time you select the Netflix app on your Roku device.
A:AnswerThe difference I can see is in gaming, memory expansion for gaming, selection response with remote entry is better on the console vs stick.
Advantage stick goes to the hidden factor.
Both work great, haven't had any issues with either the stock or console version. No advantage to what is our isn't avaliable on the channel selection.
A:AnswerIt can be used without cable service, but you definitely need internet service. You will get more out of the device, though, if you or family have a cable subscription to use the apps that require it.
A:AnswerIt comes with a remote. But if you have a smart phone you can download the roku app which is also a remote and works MUCH better than the one they give you.
A:AnswerProbably easier answer the question what can't you get there are literally thousands of streaming channels for free. You can also pay $20 a month and get basic cable channels like ESPN, Disney, CNN, TNT and HBO through SlingTV. take a look at the Sling TV website. Also do a Google search for Roku channel guide.
A:Answerbuy two instead of just one if you are thinking of using two tv. But, otherwise, you can use one device only but youll need to disconnect it and then connect it to the other tv.
A:AnswerShe has to link with their router; but all she needs is their wifi password to get onto their internet account. At that point, she should be able to access Netflix using your username and password. In other words, once she establishes internet access, it should be as if she's at home. I've do this quite often at my daughter's home using my stick and her wifi password.
A:AnswerYou cannot do so as you need as the free wifi router redirects the http request to their own Web page. There is no built in browser on the box, therefore you cannot render the page and click OK.
