TV with Wifi?
Oct 12, 2019 09:36:27 #
hj
Loc: Florida
I see TVs advertised "with Wi-Fi". Does this mean the TV can be used in a room without an antenna or cable.... connecting over the house's internet service. For example, could access movies on Amazon Prime?
Oct 12, 2019 09:44:39 #
Oct 12, 2019 09:48:25 #
Yes. That's what a Smart TV does. Ours aren't smart so we have a ROKU stick on one and a bluetooth/roku dvd player on the other. Should I choose I can cast my computer images to my TV through Bluetooth. I use ROKU often for streaming Netflix, Hulu and PBS wirelessly, among other things.
Oct 12, 2019 09:54:47 #
hj wrote:
I see TVs advertised "with Wi-Fi". Does this mean the TV can be used in a room without an antenna or cable.... connecting over the house's internet service. For example, could access movies on Amazon Prime?
I just learned something too. My Flat screen (old 1080 HD) is way too old for that.
Oct 12, 2019 09:55:41 #
Netflix, and others I assume, limit how many tvs can use its service concurrently. Amazon does not, as far as I know.
Oct 12, 2019 09:59:08 #
Unless the smart tv comes with a "special" included in its purchase price, you will still need to pay for streaming such as Amazon Prime or Netflix. I cancelled cable tv in the spring and tried Hulu, then You-Tube TV. I liked You-Tube TV best because of the number of sports channels. It is $50/mo + sales tax and has free DVR. I have fast internet so rarely have I noticed any issues whether watching live or recorded. It offers about 70 tv channels and includes my local NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox; however, I can also get those local channels quite clearly with a $23 antenna from amazon 
And yes, there are restrictions for number of users or devices and their locations, so research what works best for you. When you first set up the television, it will look for your wi fi signal, then have you log in, just as you would with a new computer. After that, you're all set other than initial set-up for whichever streaming service you use.
And yes, there are restrictions for number of users or devices and their locations, so research what works best for you. When you first set up the television, it will look for your wi fi signal, then have you log in, just as you would with a new computer. After that, you're all set other than initial set-up for whichever streaming service you use.
Oct 12, 2019 10:05:34 #
On the same vein - I see 'Roku' TV's at very low prices. Can these receive over-the-air channels or just cable / streaming services. I am planning to 'cut the cord' and drop cable and just go with OTR and Netflix + Amazon Prime.
Oct 12, 2019 10:11:50 #
repleo wrote:
Here is some info about local channels on Roku tv:On the same vein - I see 'Roku' TV's at very low prices. Can these receive over-the-air channels or just cable / streaming services. I am planning to 'cut the cord' and drop cable and just go with OTR and Netflix + Amazon Prime.
https://www.roku.com/products/roku-tv/features
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Oct 12, 2019 10:23:02 #
Wags
Loc: Mequon, WI
Linda From Maine wrote:
Unless the smart tv comes with a "special&quo... (show quote)
Ditto to what LINDA said. I’ve been a YouTube TV subscriber for about 6 months, after trying Hulu, and I really like it. Another feature is that it’s portable. By using Roku, on a recent road trip, I was able to connect to hotel tv’s that had decent internet service, and still had access to my recorded shows.
Oct 12, 2019 10:32:14 #
Another note: televisions don't all have the same apps or compatibility. For example, with the $125 smaller smart tv I bought, the streaming service Sling is not one of the loaded apps. If I wanted to subscribe to Sling, I would have to buy the Roku device and insert it to the tv's HDMI port.
Mine does have built-in Chromecast, but when I tried casting a Sling tv show from my computer, the sound didn't synch up
Mine does have built-in Chromecast, but when I tried casting a Sling tv show from my computer, the sound didn't synch up
Oct 12, 2019 10:35:13 #
Wags wrote:
I often watch my You-Tube TV (live sports or recordings) on my 13" Chromebook Ditto to what LINDA said. I’ve been a YouTube TV subscriber for about 6 months, after trying Hulu, and I really like it. Another feature is that it’s portable. By using Roku, on a recent road trip, I was able to connect to hotel tv’s that had decent internet service, and still had access to my recorded shows.
Positioned on a tall table about 30" from my face works great.Oct 12, 2019 10:49:49 #
Oct 12, 2019 11:48:07 #
hj wrote:
Can anyone comment on Amazon fire stick compared to Roku Stick?
Depends on what you are using it for. The Amazon FireTV is a better choice over the Firestick due to memory capacity. But if you are adding stuff like Kodi for multimedia management, the Roku has proved to be a better choice.
We are slowly moving away from Roku, Fire(TV/Sticks) as we replace older TVs for smart TVs with Wifi. I have noticed better quality video and sound coming from the TV's built-in apps as opposed to a separate device for casual streaming (not Kodi).
Oct 13, 2019 07:17:21 #
BlueMorel wrote:
Yes. That's what a Smart TV does. Ours aren't smart so we have a ROKU stick on one and a bluetooth/roku dvd player on the other. Should I choose I can cast my computer images to my TV through Bluetooth. I use ROKU often for streaming Netflix, Hulu and PBS wirelessly, among other things.
I have two so-called Smart TVs and a couple of non-Smart TV's with a Roku stick. The older non-smart TV,s
are much more user-friendly.
Oct 13, 2019 08:54:13 #
If you’re into Apple devices, you can also hook up an Apple TV (hockey puck like Roku, I use both) and mirror your iPhone/iPad on your TV.
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