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| 1425283 | 2016-09-02 22:52:00 | Hi guys. My son has just bought a new Sony smart TV with Netflix built in. It is brilliant! So I am looking to get a Netflix subscription and cancel our Sky Movies channel, but there is a problem. Our Sony is not smart, nor is our DVD Blue-ray player unless connected by wire. So are my options either a Chromecast or Roku device? Which is better? Is there another way to solve the problem? | Richard (739) | ||
| 1425284 | 2016-09-03 00:19:00 | Chromecast works well. I have not used Roku | CliveM (6007) | ||
| 1425285 | 2016-09-03 00:25:00 | The only advantage I think Roku has, is that it comes with a remote control, whereas Chromecast uses a mobile phone. My phone is usually flat! | Richard (739) | ||
| 1425286 | 2016-09-03 00:47:00 | Effectively your phone or tablet becomes a remote control. It doesn't stop you using the device for any of its other functions while it is controlling your Chromecast. | CliveM (6007) | ||
| 1425287 | 2016-09-03 03:00:00 | I use my PS3 sometimes, works well. I believe some Samsung Blu-ray players have Netflix capability so you could replace your player and have the convenience of a single device. I have a NUC PC that I prefer, not a cheap option but the most versatile. You say your Blu-ray player is capable if connected via Ethernet? I'd say run a cable and use that, or maybe a powerline adapter but they don't work well through multi-boards so there's that. |
dugimodo (138) | ||
| 1425288 | 2016-09-03 06:24:00 | ... nor is our DVD Blue-ray player unless connected by wire... Best is to run in an ethernet cable if at all possible as dugimodo suggests. As for Netflix itself, you can have up to 4? devices at the same time and they don't have to be in the same house. Go halves with your son and use his account. |
decibel (11645) | ||
| 1425289 | 2016-09-03 06:30:00 | I use my PS3 sometimes, works well. I believe some Samsung Blu-ray players have Netflix capability so you could replace your player and have the convenience of a single device. I have a NUC PC that I prefer, not a cheap option but the most versatile. You say your Blu-ray player is capable if connected via Ethernet? I'd say run a cable and use that, or maybe a powerline adapter but they don't work well through multi-boards so there's that. Yep, PS4 does the trick at my place! I've heard that Chromecast is a really good option. LL |
lakewoodlady (103) | ||
| 1425290 | 2016-09-03 06:34:00 | A roku is definitely a better experience than a chromecast (I have both). But it's hard to buy over here (us centric and sometimes they cancel orders). But it has a remote and works well (I have a roku 3). Chromecast works well, but in a family situation I find it annoying. Another device is the old Apple tv3 - about $169. Or the newer one, but that starts at about $300. I have an apple tv 2 and 3. Third option is a samsung bluray player. I think the experience is ok on that...and it cheaper to replace than a smart tv. |
psycik (12851) | ||
| 1425291 | 2016-09-03 07:22:00 | You could use a old or cheap android phone as a dedicated remote (android.wonderhowto.com) (tips). | kahawai chaser (3545) | ||
| 1425292 | 2016-09-03 16:44:00 | An android STB with Kodi on it for less than +/- $30 u.s from alibaba is the best value for money www.alibaba.com |
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