Do you ROKU?

[Kelt]

Have been an avid Roku'er since it first came out. There is no downside, and for me the advantage over something like a DVR is a no-brainer.

I like my video/audio when, where, and how I want it. Interruption (ad) free and on-demand. My uses are pretty pedestrian really, I mostly access Netflix, Amazon, Pandora, and Newscaster.

I am currently using it via ethernet connection just due to proximity to the router, but that is about to change and I will be using it via wi-fi going forward.

The latest release of Roku 3 has enough more to it for my uses to be worth the probably upgrade. I just discovered the phone app option, when I go to the newer model I think that will be a great backup tool, although one of my reasons to upgrade is the remote-as-headphone port option. Also, the elimination of line of sight remote operation is something I want.

Great thread idea! I look forward to hearing how others use theirs.

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by Kelt

Have been an avid Roku'er since it first came out. There is no downside, and for me the advantage over something like a DVR is a no-brainer.

I like my video/audio when, where, and how I want it. Interruption (ad) free and on-demand. My uses are pretty pedestrian really, I mostly access Netflix, Amazon, Pandora, and Newscaster.

I am currently using it via ethernet connection just due to proximity to the router, but that is about to change and I will be using it via wi-fi going forward.

The latest release of Roku 3 has enough more to it for my uses to be worth the probably upgrade. I just discovered the phone app option, when I go to the newer model I think that will be a great backup tool, although one of my reasons to upgrade is the remote-as-headphone port option. Also, the elimination of line of sight remote operation is something I want.

Great thread idea! I look forward to hearing how others use theirs.

I am most certainly upgrading to the new Roku. I am really excited about it, but have also been procrastinating about it (I may be suffering from an "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" ailment). I seriously only use my cable tv for football season, and I'm thinking about contacting Comcast and finding out if I can go to an only internet service. I've done this before, and somehow they have talked me out of it each time, but I'm going to try again.

Edited to add...I just called Comcast, they tried, they failed, and I am now saving $35 a month! YAY me!

[WolfyOne]

Finally have my Roku...yay!!!
But, having a problem getting it hooked up on my TV and had no problem when I hooked my brothers up at his house.
I'm not getting my screen prompts to walk me thru the steps I need to get it going.
I have an older G router, so I hooked the Roku up thru ethernet cable, I ran an HDMI cable to back of my small TV, plugged in the Roku and no prompts

I also have a DVD player hooked up to the TV and I wonder if that's why I'm not getting my prompts. I go thru the DVD player when I watch cable because I'm too lazy to use 2 remotes.

Anyone have any ideas on how I can get my prompts on my TV screen? Is my router perhaps too old and may need updating?

[Chancie]

I can't remember the details of my minor glitches when I set up my roku, but when I called customer service, they were very helpful.

[Jesse]

I finally bought a Roku 2 today. Still exploring and learning the ins and outs of this thing, but the best part for me so far is that I can access all of my YouTube stuff via the big screen TV now.