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I'm Back to Roku
Apr 8, 2023 08:20:14   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
I had been using Chromecast for TV for several months, but it didn't offer AcornTV. If I wanted to add anything to Chromecast, I had to enter a four digit code from a computer, modem, or router. Whatt??? Roku offers many more streaming options, and the remote control is much better.

On the bright side, when Roku starts acting up, I can switch to Amazon Fire or Chromecast.

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Apr 8, 2023 10:31:59   #
Beowulf Loc: Aquidneck Island, RI
 
Roku rocks!

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Apr 8, 2023 11:32:19   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Beowulf wrote:
Roku rocks!



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Apr 8, 2023 20:40:42   #
KillroyII Loc: Middle Georgia
 
Roku works for us… and in some respects better than the capability built in to our smart tv

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Apr 9, 2023 08:21:07   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 
I have Roku and it never acts up. I do have to reset it once in a while.

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Apr 9, 2023 08:31:45   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
jaymatt wrote:
I have Roku and it never acts up. I do have to reset it once in a while.


My cable company (Spectrum) sometimes has trouble getting the signal to my TV. Switching between Amazon Fire and Roku seems to help.

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Apr 9, 2023 09:09:51   #
Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA
 
jerryc41 wrote:
I had been using Chromecast for TV for several months, but it didn't offer AcornTV. If I wanted to add anything to Chromecast, I had to enter a four digit code from a computer, modem, or router. Whatt??? Roku offers many more streaming options, and the remote control is much better.

On the bright side, when Roku starts acting up, I can switch to Amazon Fire or Chromecast.


When people ask me for help with a TV at Sam's Club where I work part-time, I recommend they purchase a ROKU unit even if the TV is a "Smart" TV. Some TVs come with ROKU as part of the package but those that do not have a very poor selection of streaming options.

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Apr 9, 2023 09:20:58   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Bridges wrote:
When people ask me for help with a TV at Sam's Club where I work part-time, I recommend they purchase a ROKU unit even if the TV is a "Smart" TV. Some TVs come with ROKU as part of the package but those that do not have a very poor selection of streaming options.


Right! I never use the options on my Samsung smartie. It's too slow.

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Apr 9, 2023 10:02:58   #
mwoods222 Loc: Newburg N.Y,
 
Have u ever watched " A place to call home " I thought t ranked with dowton Abby ?

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Apr 9, 2023 13:44:11   #
AirWalter Loc: Tipp City, Ohio
 
jerryc41 wrote:
I had been using Chromecast for TV for several months, but it didn't offer AcornTV. If I wanted to add anything to Chromecast, I had to enter a four digit code from a computer, modem, or router. Whatt??? Roku offers many more streaming options, and the remote control is much better.

On the bright side, when Roku starts acting up, I can switch to Amazon Fire or Chromecast.


I've had ROKU with SPECTRUM for several years now Jerry,and no complaints.


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Apr 9, 2023 16:37:51   #
wareagle
 
I use AT&T now and roku Never a problem and more to watch than a 85 year old man ever could

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