Do we need a plug or any additional items to make this work? We only have the streaming stick, and it doesn't seem to work?
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Make sure you have it plugged into the HDMI port on your TV. It will not work with a USB port.
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Nothing else required. Your port has to be mhl compliant though. I ended up returning mine and going with Apple TV.
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Make sure the HDMI port you plugged the stick into supports MHL. On my TV only one port supported MHL.
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Hi lee It will not connect to TV/streamer. There is no HDMI port. Also 1 negative issue - battery time workin without adapter connected only 1 hour. I am using for it for my 2 years old son to watch youtube, so it enough but it is still huge negative issue. hope it was helpfull answer for you.
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I had someone try to set it up as such but it did not work. Today I am having BrightHouse hook up Internet to it. I think it is meant only as an Internet Interactive television.
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I have read elsewhere that you have to add what you want to watch to your Instant Queue in order to be able to watch it "On Demand" on certain devices.. perhaps this is the case with this unit? This other review noted that you were not able to search and begin streaming from those units. I believe this was a TV review I was reading, with something like NetCast installed. It might be worth a try.. add something to your Instant Queue and see if will let you start playing it.
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Sorry - We never actually plug it in because between ordering it and it's arrival - my husband bought a smart tv - limiting the amount of inputs we needed.
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Thanks for the reply. I received your answer after ordering the Roku unit from Amazon, so installed it anyway. Surprise, it works just fine!
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Are there any Roku streaming players that support the wired LAN cable going to the TV? According to this article http://www.wired.com/2014/12/make-the-most-of-your-roku/ the streaming stick is supposed to support wireless or wired connection through your TV. Is it only the VUDU edition that doesn't connect thru a wired connection?
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Have you tried plugging a flash drive into the player? I was unable to stream BD-Live content until I did this - the flash drive provides a storage place for the data.
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Ours is hooked up to our computer, thru hdmi cord. We watch netflix, hulu, you name it! Be sure your video card is substantial enough to run it.
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I have mine set up with an Apple TV and an Xbox One. Both are great for streaming media. I have also had it set up with a Roku, but I have since moved that to another TV.
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That I know of, NO ,,, but I have had a friend who's a tech nut say there are ways of hooking it up without a direct plug,, but he said ya gotta buy a bunch of stuff to do that. But again, I'm not into all the high tech stuff,, all I know is it works great for me, easy to set up, and great sound ,, if I was able to get it working, there's no reason most people can't do it. Took all of 5 minutes from box to sound.
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I am assuming this is a power issue as the HDMI switch draws power FROM what is plugged into it, and the Fire stick depends on external sources for power. Thus the device cannot power BOTH the fire stick and the switch. I would recommend using the USB power cable for the fire stick AND a DC power cable for the switch. If you didn't get the power-cable head over to BestBuy and find their universal DC power adapter, Its like $20 and should have a tip to match this. If not some routers or ethernet switches use the same power adapter just match the voltage/wattage
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I haven't used this for some time now, but I remember it was tricky. I think what I did was have my video or photos open and ready to stream to the TV, then plug in the cables. It has to do with having it done a certain way. I tried different ways until it worked. Maybe start the sideshow, then plug it into the TV. I would try different ways before giving up. Good luck!
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You can upload content on the micro SD card slot that is available and play it while connected via USB. Otherwise you'll need a wifi connection for other streaming functions
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I have the Roku and it works just fine. The USB can provide enough juice to power the stick.
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I use the livestream broadcaster. I had issues using the application. It kept overheating the proccesor. But it all depends what you are going to use to broadcast. They are supposed to tell you what you need.
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i have a rezound with a ext micro usb plug, it also can take a micro plug, but not good enough to charge properly while streaming.