can the roku access regular internet options like if I want to watch my church service online can it be accessed via the roku instead of my laptop?
1394835
As far as I know, the Roku SD cannot just surf the internet (at least mine can't). It can only stream channels from the Roku channel store.
1394836
No, I don't think a Roku device will stream everything that's on the internet. It only streams channels that are programmed into its memory. Look at Roku's website and it will show which channels each device can stream.
1394837
I think that it can. The only reason I say THINK is because, I have not used it in awhile.
1635081
I believe it will require an adapter that allows you to do so. Other wise you will need an Ethernet cable to connect to the online apps and other network servers for media.
657340
I don't think so. The hardest thing is knowing which cable to plug in where. There's a power cord and one cable so that's not hard. After that you follow the easy (TV) onscreen directions to register on your computer. After that you choose which channels you want displayed. You can also go to Roku.com to look at more options. The biggest problem we have now is watching too much.
502370
Your son is wrong. I stream programs through my computer that are not available through devices such as ROKU. Example, HGTV, ABC family channel, many others. It's more cumbersome, and you can not use your computer for anything else while streaming through the computer. These devices =such as Roku, do not tie up your computer. My wife can use the computer while I stream movies through ROKU. Since Roku is both wired/wireless, you can watch it from any room. for $ 49, it's a no brainer.
1379303
Sorry but I use comcast keyboard and Roku for internet....great television however
893133
This depends more on your internet connection than your local network, but I can tell you with a fast internet feed that I can watch Netflix on a Roku browse on a tablet stream music and my wife using the system for work does not notice any effects
1135112
You don't have to run an ethernet cable to your Roku, - But you can if you choose to. It also works withwireless internet. I prefer to run an ethernet cable from my router because the signal where I live is betterwith the cable as opposed to fighting the prime times of wireless use in my neighborhood.This model allows for an ethernet input. Most of newer models of Roku are wireless only. Look at what the model offers as far as connectivity before you choose. But, you can't go wrong with a Roku. They are robust and reliable.
569579
Here is what I think: each Roku is doing its own streaming and therefore the originating point of streaming for each one can be different. So, short answer would be yes, I think you can watch different shows on each device.
746597
I've only tried to access content via Amazon, Netflix or other streaming sites and not the internet. I don't think you can access websites unless you use the TV as just a monitor and hook it up to your computer.
1202127
Yes you can, it's possible. You need to setup a channel for that. Then you use your PC as webserver and broadcast via wifi.Not exactly like streaming via wifi, but you can also download to a USB dongle and then plug that into the Roku USB port. The most expensive Roku model has that capability.
1044752
No... You can hook it up to a tv monitor or computer but in order to view it on anything other than what it is hard wired to you will need internet connection ... It uses an ip address that you assign for when you wish to basically broad cast and you can set up a password to protect it from others viewing it ... Hope this helps !!
1358166
Yes. I have had a Roku for several years, and used primarily for Netflix. Now with the newer RokuHD and Amazon Prime membership, I can stream everything from Amazon that is available in excellent viewing quality.
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Roku is a small black box that allows you to instantly stream your favorite TV shows and movies to your TV, but most are unaware of how much content is really available. Not only can you stream tens of thousands of movies and TV shows from services like Netflix, Hulu Plus, & Amazon Video On Demand (VOD), but you can also stream sporting events and music from Pandora, iTunes, and MOG. - See more at: http://www.killthecablebill.com/what-is-roku/#sthash.UM8u7kCY.dpuf
569576
You can watch different shows on each Roku. And, when I send the kids to grandma's with theirs, it plugs right into her tv and works with my mom's WiFi.
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I do not know, since I don't have a Roku unit or do streaming video on the computer it is used on.
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You have to hook it up with the ethernet cord to gain access to the internet, but you can watch what is being broadcast online through that. I believe if you spend sometime with it you might be able too. I really doubt it because there are only two usb ports on the box. One is for the mouse and the other can be for downloading the recorded content.
775798
No - and as they have not updated the software in quite a while - don't expect it.If you buy this - consider also buying a ROKU