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PoolBrews 05-18-2021 06:56 PM
The current issue with Roku is that if you want to get YouTube TV, you can't. They have blocked the app from being downloaded. Not sure when they will resolve their differences, but it doesn't look good.

With either the Firestick or Google TV you can sideload the app if the company blocks it. There is no way to sideload an app on Roku.

I loved my Roku 4K stick right up until I decided to drop Xfinity and move to YouTube TV... Now I have Chromecast with Google TV and two 4K Roku sticks for sale :)

jedalton 05-21-2021 06:31 AM
You can get the same app on the firestick

Heyitsrick 05-23-2021 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by lrvalley (Post 1946782)
The current issue with Roku is that if you want to get YouTube TV, you can't. They have blocked the app from being downloaded. Not sure when they will resolve their differences, but it doesn't look good.

With either the Firestick or Google TV you can sideload the app if the company blocks it. There is no way to sideload an app on Roku.

I loved my Roku 4K stick right up until I decided to drop Xfinity and move to YouTube TV... Now I have Chromecast with Google TV and two 4K Roku sticks for sale :)
YouTube already did a workaround for the Roku issue by adding a link to YouTube TV through their regular YouTube app. This has been in place for a couple of weeks now.

Screen shot of the YouTube regular app with the YouTube TV link:
https://9to5google.com/wp-content/up...workaround.png

bobdeb 05-23-2021 08:48 AM
Forgive my questions please...

So, obviously wifi is essential. Is this just a matter of calling Comcast/Infinity and only cancelling cable but retaining wifi?

Or, is it best to cancel both and obtain wifi only?

You're going to say whatever offer is more attractive perhaps?

Seriously. Step 1. Cancel cable. Step 2. Install Roku or whatever. Step 3. Determine which apps are desirable.

All assuming a smart TV however? One I have is and the other is not.

Again, forgive the naive questions. And all the advice here is extraordinary. Thank you.

retiredguy123 05-23-2021 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by bobdeb (Post 1949336)
Forgive my questions please...

So, obviously wifi is essential. Is this just a matter of calling Comcast/Infinity and only cancelling cable but retaining wifi?

Or, is it best to cancel both and obtain wifi only?

You're going to say whatever offer is more attractive perhaps?

Seriously. Step 1. Cancel cable. Step 2. Install Roku or whatever. Step 3. Determine which apps are desirable.

All assuming a smart TV however? One I have is and the other is not.

Again, forgive the naive questions. And all the advice here is extraordinary. Thank you.
If you have a current 2 year agreement with Xfinity, you can just downgrade to the "internet only" service to avoid an early termination penalty. You will need a Roku or other type of streaming stick for the non-smart TV. Then, subscribe to a streaming service. I would suggest using the website, "suppose.tv" which is a free site to determine which streaming services you may want to get and the cost.

bobdeb 06-14-2021 07:57 AM
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I'm just starting to investigate the pros and cons of streaming sticks, and I'm wondering what experience folks might have with either of these, or perhaps others.

Amazon Firestick may appear to be popular with Prime users. Is Roku easier to setup and use? Which model? What pricing?

Any problems encountered or advice to share would be welcomed and appreciated.
I recently had a hands-on experience with Roku Ultra and was blown away. Goodbye cable.

However, I will miss not having a DVR to record anything I may not be able to watch in real-time. Any suggestions?

retiredguy123 06-14-2021 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by bobdeb (Post 1959417)
I recently had a hands-on experience with Roku Ultra and was blown away. Goodbye cable.

However, I will miss not having a DVR to record anything I may not be able to watch in real-time. Any suggestions?
YouTubeTV and many other streaming services have a cloud DVR service that allows you to record programs. You can also watch a lot of previously aired shows using their "on demand" service.

Philipd411 09-28-2021 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by bobdeb (Post 1945362)
I'm just starting to investigate the pros and cons of streaming sticks, and I'm wondering what experience folks might have with either of these, or perhaps others.

Amazon Firestick may appear to be popular with Prime users. Is Roku easier to setup and use? Which model? What pricing?

Any problems encountered or advice to share would be welcomed and appreciated.

I have use both of them and I think the Roku is best.

jdulej 09-28-2021 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by stebooo (Post 1946048)
I have Roku. Love it. Don't know which model. Didn't know Roku has more than one. I suspect not much difference. Other than maybe price
The better levels of Roku come with a remote that will turn the tv on and off, adjust volume, etc. so you only need one remote


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