Is a cable or satellite provider required to use this device or can it be used as a WiFi only media center?
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It can be used with WiFi alone. But integrates nicely with satellite or cable.
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It has a HDMI imput jack. So, if the cable or satellite device has a HDMI output .. It will work. Other wise it will work only as WIFI media center.
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You probably . NetFlix & Amazon Prime video are already installed on it. There is a Google TV version of Plex that you can install on it too. I have a Plex server already setup at home, so I just use my Qube as a Plex client. The device doesn't have much RAM, but I believe you can attached external storage to it.
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No. You do not need a cable or satellite to use this box. It can be use on its own as a media centre but if you want, you can connect a cable box to it and get your satellite channels as well.
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You could use this device, however keep a couple things in mind. This does not have HD in case you need or want that. Also it needs a cable box in order to send a signal to your TV, you could not hook a cable going from the wall to it and transmit to TV. So you may have to "share" it with another tv if you don't have another cable box. We use ours so we can watch tv outside in our spa and its great for that!
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No, the WiFi part is for incoming signals. The connection to the TV is through a cable such as HDMI.
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Wifi is not necessary. It's a great add on to a HDTV setup. I think you'll enjoy!
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I'm technically challenged, so I hope my response makes sense. I used the HDMI cable to hook up my TV and Roku. I then followed the instructions I received with the Roku to sync up with my WiFi. The instructions were easy, and there were no additional cables required. Hope this helps :)
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I use a widi connection, you only need a device if your TV is not widi compatible. I believe I have a dlink widi device for my TV.NETGEAR Push2TV Wireless Display
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No, remember this device streams from an existing source, I have mine connected to a cable box
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If your TV is not close enough to hard wire the ROKU, then you'll need a wifi router.
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Hey, if you have permission than it is not pirated signal smart guy. Anyway his router needs to be located in a position to provide you with optimal WiFi signal and yes you may need an amplifier to achieve good signal. The Hughs dish has nothing to do with your home as if is positioned to get internet from the satellite in the sky.
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Yes, if you only want to use this for watching Netflix/Amazon Prime, Pamdora etc you will not need another cable box. If you want to watch live TV, you will need to either get a cable/Sat box or get a digital OTA antenna .
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yes, there is one ethernet port on the device for putting it on your network. the wifi access point needs to be connected to some other switch or router that's already on the network.
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The box is just a router. To receive WiFi signals to connect wireless devices you will need at least one Access Point (AP) located somewhere else in the home or office which needs to be connected via a cable to the router.
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RhymeBoy.G, Thanks for your post. I want to connect our satellite receiver, blu ray disk device, and plasma tv to the internet by cat5 cable. We have the following: dsl modem>D-link wifi router>desktop pc>wifi laptops. I was not certain if I could connect the entertainment devices through a switch connected to the wifi router. Now I know this will work! Thanks.
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You will need a M -card. It replaces your cable box for unscrambling the cable signal. You need to get it from your cable company.
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If that is your only video source, then yes. You can also connect to off-air antenna or even satellite.
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Well considering it is a WiFi USB adapter use u need WiFi to use thus device. But WiFi is not required to setup or configure the device.
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No ... but the receiver requires a monitor or tv screen to display the images from the camera ... but i must say the set up works quite well and is well worth the money and does not interfere with wifi at all .