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Originally Posted by HiHoSteveO
Unfortunately, without an HDMI port on your old TV, you will not be able to use the Roku stick on that TV.
For the old television you will need what is know as a composite "RCA" type connection (that is the red/white/yellow jacks to plug into the TV. That's the older analog type.
All is not lost for you though. SOME older Roku boxes have connections for either HDMI or RCA type wiring. It will say "works with virtually any TV"
The "Roku 2 XS" box that I have is one of those, but has been discontinued by Roku. I see on Amazon that some are still available for $50 I think I saw. (I paid $75 for mine in 2013)
The video I've linked here shows that model and around 5:13 shows the cable and connection.
Roku 2 XS 1080p Streaming Player Unboxing - YouTube
I commend you in your struggle of trying to learn the new technology and cutting the cord. You seem to be moving ahead nicely! Good luck. |
Good morning HiHo and thanks for your input above. On reflection the difference in cost between an adapter and a new smart TV is so minimal that I probably should go with a new TV.
As for streaming, once I got it into my head that streaming is merely a computerized TV, it was simple, but to the beginner understanding streaming is a nightmare. I have worked with computers going back further than I care to admit so I have no problem with that technology, it was marrying it to getting TV that blew my mind. Now, when I want to watch a particular movie or program I just do a search on the computerand find out who is streaming it and add it to the Watch List. Plus, my wifi does not go down in bad weather!