[dawabeav]

Don't buy the cheap one, get the one with 4k and volume control built in. That way you don't have to use the tv control for volume.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by dawabeav

Don't buy the cheap one, get the one with 4k and volume control built in. That way you don't have to use the tv control for volume.

You can buy a Roku stick that does that for $34.99 from Amazon, or $39.99 from Best Buy.

[bshuler]

Originally Posted by MidWestIA

Just get the you tube tv app has most channels

YouTube TV does not have History Channel. That’s huge for me.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by bshuler

YouTube TV does not have History Channel. That’s huge for me.

You can add the "Frndly" streaming service for $7.99 per month and get the History channel.

The website, "suppose.tv" is an excellent website to find any streaming service that has the channels you want.

[Battlebasset]

I've been exclusively buying Roku TV's for about the past five years. I've had Insigna, and currently have an RCA and a TCL. The RCA is 65", the TCL is 50".

I like the interface. I have voice remotes for both. I have an antenna in the attic for network and other OTA channels, and pay for Netflix and Amazon Prime. Wife likes Britbox, and I'll go on and off ESPN+ and other platforms to watch what they have that I want to see, and then cancel when I'm done.

Works for me, but I understand the pain with logging in/out with everything. But the additional programming, view on demand is far superior to just turning it on and surfing, hoping you see something you like.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

You can buy a Roku stick that does that for $34.99 from Amazon, or $39.99 from Best Buy.

Originally Posted by Battlebasset

I've been exclusively buying Roku TV's for about the past five years. I've had Insigna, and currently have an RCA and a TCL. The RCA is 65", the TCL is 50".

I like the interface. I have voice remotes for both....
...

Have you found any significant differences between the Roku and the Firestick or is it mostly personal preference and what you are used to? I haven't found my Firestick lacking but I'm considering a Roku next just to see what it's like.

I certainly like the idea of traveling with the Firestick. With an HDMI connector on the television and hotspot capability on my phone, I have all the channels I am used to having in the interface I am comfortable with.

[Battlebasset]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Have you found any significant differences between the Roku and the Firestick or is it mostly personal preference and what you are used to? I haven't found my Firestick lacking but I'm considering a Roku next just to see what it's like.

I certainly like the idea of traveling with the Firestick. With an HDMI connector on the television and hotspot capability on my phone, I have all the channels I am used to having in the interface I am comfortable with.

I've got both Roku sticks and Amazon Fire Stick. I prefer the Roku, but it's probably because its the one I use the most. Not a great deal of difference, other than because the Firestick is Amazon, they tend to steer you to their content, vs the Roku being more open platform.

[Professor]

Agreed!

[Professor]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

You can add the "Frndly" streaming service for $7.99 per month and get the History channel.

The website, "suppose.tv" is an excellent website to find any streaming service that has the channels you want.

Suppose.tv is what I used as well. It makes your choice relatively easy after you select the primary channels that are "must haves" for you.

[Professor]

Originally Posted by dawabeav

Don't buy the cheap one, get the one with 4k and volume control built in. That way you don't have to use the tv control for volume.

Agreed.

[tophcfa]

Switched over to streaming this year and loving it and saving lots of $$. Bought 6 Roku devices last year during 50% off Christmas sale, 3 each for each of our homes. Everything has the exact same interface. Now have YouTube TV, Netflix, Prime, and Peacock (free with Xfinity internet) and the best part is we can watch everything at either home under the same subscription. Screw Comcast, we were paying almost twice as much and could only watch at one home.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Have you found any significant differences between the Roku and the Firestick or is it mostly personal preference and what you are used to? I haven't found my Firestick lacking but I'm considering a Roku next just to see what it's like.

I certainly like the idea of traveling with the Firestick. With an HDMI connector on the television and hotspot capability on my phone, I have all the channels I am used to having in the interface I am comfortable with.

I have avoided the Firestick because of the possibility that Amazon will limit my app options. This is based on my experience with Amazon Fire tablets that I have owned. The Amazon Fire tablets pretend to be Androids, but they are not true Android tablets. I have always used Roku sticks, but maybe I am misinformed about the Firestick?

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I have avoided the Firestick because of the possibility that Amazon will limit my app options. This is based on my experience with Amazon Fire tablets that I have owned. The Amazon Fire tablets pretend to be Androids, but they are not true Android tablets. I have always used Roku sticks, but maybe I am misinformed about the Firestick?

I have the same frustration with the fire tablets.

I am not aware of any streaming apps that are not available on the firestick. That said, I haven't tried many obscure apps, I have stuck with Hulu, Netfilx, Max, Peacock, etc.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Have you found any significant differences between the Roku and the Firestick or is it mostly personal preference and what you are used to? I haven't found my Firestick lacking but I'm considering a Roku next just to see what it's like.

I certainly like the idea of traveling with the Firestick. With an HDMI connector on the television and hotspot capability on my phone, I have all the channels I am used to having in the interface I am comfortable with.

Unlike Roku, Firestick (Amazon), Chromcast (Google), and Apple TV, all have an agenda that goes far beyond providing the best streaming device.

[jedalton]

Absolutely correct