Roku, Anyone?
Oct 1, 2017 07:27:16 #
I got a Roku Streaming Stick hooked up yesterday, mainly so I can watch Doc Martin on Acorn. So far, so good. It has an awful lot to offer, but, of course, many of the offerings require a monthly subscription. Channels are generally only $5.00 a month, but if you get half a dozen of them, the cost adds up. What I would like is a channel that I could populate with shows I want to watch. Acorn has Doc Martin, Hulu probably has one or two I like, and the same with the others. No channel I've seen so far offers enough that I would want to keep paying month after month. I can find enough to watch on Netflix, so I'll keep that.
Do you have any tips for using Roku?
Do you have any tips for using Roku?
Oct 1, 2017 07:42:33 #
I acknowledge this isn't what you're looking for, Jerry. But... have you ever checked out PlutoTV? It's a free service that runs on iPad or computer that you might be able to mirror through Roku.
Oct 1, 2017 07:43:01 #
I just switched to Roku and found a few free channels worth watching. Take a look at Pluto- free TV and some movies.
Oct 1, 2017 07:44:27 #
Oct 1, 2017 07:54:07 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
i use it on one of my tv. as i stream everything i find it the best of the bunch. i have tested apple and amazon fire as well
as i am an prime member on amazon they have a lot of free movies, etc.
the only thing i pay for is netflix but have tested acorn and mhz and hulu and when the free trial end i just cancel.
use an antenna for local stuff
got tired of paying for cable when using so little of the content
there is a movie channel that is free in fact a couple, crackle and tvti
as i am an prime member on amazon they have a lot of free movies, etc.
the only thing i pay for is netflix but have tested acorn and mhz and hulu and when the free trial end i just cancel.
use an antenna for local stuff
got tired of paying for cable when using so little of the content
there is a movie channel that is free in fact a couple, crackle and tvti
Oct 1, 2017 09:45:12 #
Oct 1, 2017 11:43:18 #
Oct 1, 2017 14:18:09 #
photocat wrote:
Oops it should be tubitv not tvti
Thanks. I'll look for it.
Oct 2, 2017 05:26:20 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I got a Roku Streaming Stick hooked up yesterday, ... (show quote)
I've had one for a long time.
Primarily for Netflix and Amazon Prime Movies. After that, I just either check out shows on youtube or whatever.
Oct 2, 2017 07:43:55 #
photocat wrote:
Oops it should be tubitv not tvti
How do I get to tubi tv on my TV?
Oct 2, 2017 07:44:28 #
rpavich wrote:
I've had one for a long time.
Primarily for Netflix and Amazon Prime Movies. After that, I just either check out shows on youtube or whatever.
Primarily for Netflix and Amazon Prime Movies. After that, I just either check out shows on youtube or whatever.
I like being able to watch YouTube on the TV now.
Oct 2, 2017 07:48:49 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
jerryc41 wrote:
How do I get to tubi tv on my TV?
you would need a smarttv and download the app for that channel
or check out roku's apps and add it to your viewing list
Oct 2, 2017 08:11:34 #
Jerry, Perhaps we're showing our age, but I wanted to get access to TCM. So, in addition to Netflix, we've added Sling $20 with many offerings, and then another $10 to get to TCM. In our house, that $30/month will be the only addition to Netflix.
You've helped so many, I hope I can return the favor.
You've helped so many, I hope I can return the favor.
Oct 2, 2017 08:17:51 #
photocat wrote:
you would need a smarttv and download the app for that channel
or check out roku's apps and add it to your viewing list
or check out roku's apps and add it to your viewing list
Thanks. I'll take a look.
Oct 2, 2017 08:21:03 #
elliott937 wrote:
Jerry, Perhaps we're showing our age, but I wanted to get access to TCM. So, in addition to Netflix, we've added Sling $20 with many offerings, and then another $10 to get to TCM. In our house, that $30/month will be the only addition to Netflix.
You've helped so many, I hope I can return the favor.
You've helped so many, I hope I can return the favor.
Thanks!
I find it annoying that we have to pay $5 or $10 for almost every channel we want to watch. I doubt that I'll keep Acorn after Doc Martin ends. It has some good shows, but it's not worth $60 a year to me. Netflix and Amazon and Crackle have plenty to offer.
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