Roku question

January 02, 2020, 06:10 PM

Pyker

Roku question

I have a new Roku/Smart TV and I'm considering cutting the (satellite) cable and going streaming only.

Question: I have a couple of 'dumb' TVs that have HDMI and USB inputs. Do I just buy a Roku box for each of them or just a single box and a very long cord or what?

Thanks

January 02, 2020, 06:12 PM

Pyker

quote:
Originally posted by ridgerat:
Yup. Just buy a Roku for each.

I just add each box to my wifi and use the same log in, correct?

January 02, 2020, 06:14 PM

ridgerat

quote:
Originally posted by Pyker:
quote:
Originally posted by ridgerat:
Yup. Just buy a Roku for each.

I just add each box to my wifi and use the same log in, correct?

Yes.

January 02, 2020, 06:17 PM

Pyker

Thanks for the help!

January 02, 2020, 06:22 PM

LS1 GTO

Have a roku TV in one of the spare bedrooms and two with a box.

Personally, though it requires two remotes, I prefer the box version. YMMV

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January 02, 2020, 06:53 PM

Scurvy

Roku stick remotes can control tv power and volune

January 02, 2020, 07:40 PM

jimmy123x

quote:
Originally posted by Scurvy:
Roku stick remotes can control tv power and volune

And you can connect head phones to them and the tv has no volume and not wake anyone up, if you can't sleep.

January 02, 2020, 08:54 PM

doublesharp

In a prior ROKU thread the consensus choice was the ROKU ultra and being in the process of cord cutting I snagged 2 Black Friday $49 Meijer deals.

They sure work well with Youtube tv, controls are intuitive, headphone jack, it's a nice format and I'd recommend the Ultra.

January 03, 2020, 05:38 AM

dry-fly

The Ultras are the only way to go. Much better than the sticks.

January 03, 2020, 07:48 AM

erj_pilot

Instead of a roku for each TV, you might consider a Chromecast dongle. I have Roku in my living room but in my b/r, Chromecast Gen 3 dongle. The primary APPS I watch are Youtube TV, NHL, Amazon Prime, and Netflix; Hulu will work too. Each of those APPS can stream to Chromecast. There are fewer wires with a Chromecast, as the new one can get its power from a USB port on the TV in lieu of plugging into a wall socket. The Gen 1 Chromecast might have used USB for power as well, but I remember it not working that great for some reason.

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January 03, 2020, 07:51 PM

radioman

Yes on the Roka Ultra. They are awesome.

January 03, 2020, 07:51 PM

Pyker

Thanks everyone

January 03, 2020, 09:52 PM

hambony

I personally prefer the Streaming Stick+ over the Ultra. It does 4K, it also has the upgraded antenna as well, and you aren't spending money on the ear buds that you get with the ultra. I used to be in the box camp (have had Roku since the first one), but since they now basically only connect with hdmi I prefer the smaller stick. No issues at all.

January 03, 2020, 10:07 PM

bigdeal

Just a hint. When setting them each up, give each device a unique name (i.e. "Living Room Roku", "Master Bedroom Roku"). Makes them easier to identify when you opt to stream something to them.

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January 03, 2020, 11:40 PM

joel9507

The other thing is, get the free Roku apps for your phone/tablet. With the Roku and phone/tablet on the same WiFi, you can then use those instead of the little Roku controller. Beats the living heck out of hunt and peck when you are trying to navigate and search.